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World's Best Airports: Singapore's Changi airport loses the crown to a new king; just 5 Indian airports in top 100 airports list
World's top airports: Doha's Hamad International Airport has dethroned Singapore's Changi Airport, which had won the Skytrax World Airport Awards for the 12th year in 2023. Seoul Incheon Airport secured third place and is named the most family-friendly airport. Dubai Airport and Hong Kong Airport saw significant improvements in their rankings. Just 5 Indian airports made it to the list of world's best 100 airports.
One of three students wounded in a school shooting in Finland has died, police say
Several people were injured in a shooting at a primary school in Finland early on Tuesday, and a suspect was later apprehended, Finnish police said in a statement. The shooting took place at the Viertola school in Vantaa, a suburb to the capital Helsinki, which has around 800 students from first to ninth grade.
Finland becomes first country in the world to launch digital passports
The initiative, launched in collaboration with Finnair, the Finnish police, and Finavia, aims to enhance travel technology and security measures. The project will be evaluated for feasibility and user satisfaction until February 2024.
New-look India eye elusive medal at Sudirman Cup
For India, mixed doubles is likely to be the weakest link as Ashwini Ponnappa and K Sai Prateek would be looking to punch above their weight if they come across world number 23 Ye Hong Wei and Lee Chia Hsin. On Monday, India will clash against Malaysia and it will be a fascinating battle with the likes of world number 8 Lee Zii Jia, Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik, Pearly Tan/Thinaah Muralitharan, Goh Soon Huat/Shevon Jemie Lai and Tan Kian Meng/Lai Pei Jing standing on the way.
2022 Sporting Event Calendar: Know when your favourite tournament starts
This year is full of major international sporting events. ICC Cricket World T20 and FIFA World Cup are two of the biggest tournaments that will take place this year. Check out when your most liked game is set to roll in the list below.
Myth or truth: Can sniffer dogs really detect Covid almost as well as a PCR test? New study reveals
Early in the pandemic the possibility of using dogs to sniff out Covid was explored.
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India to host 2026 badminton world championship
"Suzhou will now stage the 2023 edition of the BWF World Mixed Team Championships, with original 2023 hosts India accepting the opportunity to host the BWF World Championships in 2026," the BWF said in a media release.
German dogs can sniff out 'corona odour' coming from cells in infected people
The sniffer dogs can detect Covid with 94 per cent accuracy.
Finnish clean energy companie bet big on India
At several locations in Finland, companies, including Vantaa Energy and Ekokem, have set up medium-sized plants that burn municipal waste to generate power.
Helsinki's Katajanokka: Stay in former jail now a four starred hotel
Tanushree Podder had an eerie but interesting stay in a former prison, now a four starred hotel, in Helsinki called Katajanokka.
Perfect Finnish design
From saunas to Sibelius and berries to bazaars, Helsinki is more than just the worthy capital of a country renowned for its design prowess.
Helsinki could be the next big Finn after Nokia and Raikkonnen...
Being surrounded by the sea on three sides is a scenic asset that heightens the beauty of Finland’s capital city.
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