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Ukrainian air base under frequent fire as Russia aims at F-16 arrivals
In the early hours, explosions shattered the calm over Starokostiantyniv as Ukrainian air defenses repelled a Russian attack on this strategic city in western Ukraine. Despite the assault, life quickly returned to normal on the orderly streets. The recent attack underscores Ukraine's challenges in rebuilding its air force and preparing for the arrival of U.S.-supplied F-16s, which Russia aims to neutralize. Residents, accustomed to the constant threat, maintain resilience in this historic military outpost, dubbed Starkon, echoing its legacy as a longstanding bastion of resistance.
Ukrainian air base under fire as Russia aims at F-16 arrivals
In Starokostiantyniv, Ukraine, the resilience of its 30,000 residents is tested daily as Russian attacks target its strategic air base. Recent strikes, including from drones and hypersonic missiles, underscore the city's strategic importance. Despite the danger, locals like Vasyl Muliar and Iryna Sapchuk remain steadfast. They endure constant threats, power outages, and the occasional missile debris in cherry trees. The arrival of U.S.-designed F-16s offers hope against Russian aggression, symbolizing Ukraine's historical spirit of resistance from centuries past to the present day.
A24’s ‘Tuesday’ Streaming: When and where to watch the new fantasy drama
From the acclaimed Oscar-winning studio A24 comes "Tuesday," a compelling fantasy drama starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus. As this highly anticipated film hits theaters, many are curious about its streaming availability.
Urbanisation led to 60% more night-time warming in Indian cities than non-urban areas: Study
A study by IIT Bhubaneswar found that urbanization has led to 60% more night-time warming in over 140 Indian cities compared to surrounding non-urban areas. Cities like Ahmedabad, Jaipur, and Rajkot were most affected, with Delhi-NCR and Pune also experiencing significant warming. The urban heat island effect, where concrete and asphalt store and release heat, is the main cause. T
Hot grandmas, not just looking younger
Human grandmas are getting hotter. This climate change can be attributed to better lifestyles, better diets, better Zeenats effortlessly having their 60-70-plus game faces on, not to look just 'graceful' - or other descriptors that are GLD-worthy (good-looking daadi-worthy) - but out and out attractive.
'Tale of sadhu aur shaitan': The shadow of 'sinner' Sengar in Unnao's political landscape still looms large
Even though Kuldeep Singh Sengar is incarcerated in Tihar, 500 km away, his shadow continues to loom large due to his conviction for raping a minor four years ago. Once a powerful BJP MLA from Bangarmau, the political landscape has shifted significantly since the rape case, which sent shock waves across the country. At its core remains the enduring influence of Kuldeep Singh Sengar. His journey from the corridors of power to the confines of a prison cell resonates deeply with the people of Unnao, embodying a saga of ambition, betrayal, and downfall.
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From 'How to Keep Time' to 'All Creatures': 6 podcasts to ease your anxiety
Amidst a world filled with anxiety triggers like global turmoil and economic pressures, these six podcasts offer a blend of practical tips and personal stories to help manage and alleviate anxiety. "The Anxious Truth" provides insights from a former sufferer turned mental health therapist, while "The Mental Illness Happy Hour" delves into candid discussions on trauma and mental health
‘The Night Agent’ Season 2: Check out what we know so far about release date, cast, characters, plot and production
Marwan Kenzari, Elise Kibler and Dikran Tulaine are joining Season 2 of Netflix's hit thriller, 'The Night Agent.' Kenzari plays Reza, a soldier turned night agent. Kibler portrays Sloane, a savvy socialite. Tulaine takes on Viktor, a manipulative former leader. The new season promises more twists and turns, premiering this year.
Eye on major green goal, Nagpur launches new action plan
The ZCBAP road map covers various types of buildings, including public buildings, affordable housing, commercial buildings, and private homes. It also includes strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions through the choice of building materials and improved design, construction, management, and deconstruction practices.
Just how climate-friendly are timber buildings? It’s complicated
The wood components are strong enough to hold up an office tower or apartment block, and building with them is thought to emit much less CO2 than using standard materials.
View: Can urban beautification projects go beyond visual appeal?
In India, small-scale beautification projects are driven by local decision makers. Such projects take the shape of ornate concrete fountains and commemorative sculptures that then get placed in traffic islands, defeating the very purpose of a traffic island that is meant to serve as a pedestrian refuge space on busy roads. Beautification without a function or purpose is the antithesis of urban development
COP27: Here's what India can do to meet its emission reduction targets
India now commits to reducing the emission intensity of GDP in 2030 to 45% below its 2005 level, compared with the previous target of 33-35%. It also commits to achieving 50% electricity generation capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030, which is 10% more than its previous target. The updated NDC submission states that these 2030 goals are important steps towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2070.
Assam: WRI India, AEDA launch online, open source, interactive geo-spatial platform
The company said that while Assam has made great strides in electricity provisioning to homes in the past decade despite its difficult terrain, and frequent extreme weather events, 37.7 percent of health sub centres and 41 percent schools in rural Assam lack access to reliable power, and this became apparent during the Covid19 pandemic years.
New Wage Rate Index Series released; Base Year revised to 2016 From 1963-65
The government periodically revises the base year for major economic indicators to reflect the changes in the economy and to capture the wage pattern of workers, it said. Base year revision will enhance the coverage and make index more representative.
Old Indian cities were not designed for today’s mobility, says WRI India CEO, OP Agarwal
The former transport adviser to the World Bank argues why India urgently needs to build new cities.
Niti Aayog, WRI launch forum for decarbonising transport sector
The virtual launch was inaugurated by Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant. Officials from various ministries and NDC-TIA project partners, along with stakeholders from the mobility and the energy sector, were present during the launch.
India's coal ambition negating its climate action, feel experts
While India is expanding its renewable energy capacity, it is also expanding its coal power plant fleet.
Tata Power to reduce emissions in alignment with SBTi
"Mitigating the impact of global warming requires swift and strong action. Tata Power has committed to SBTi and is working on an ambitious plan to drive the transition to decarbonized energy models, aiding the global climate action agenda," Tata Power CEO and MD Praveer Sinha said.
CESL, WRI India sign pact to build strategy for renewable energy sector
CESL Managing Director and CEO Mahua Acharya said the company is honoured to have the benefit of WRI's depth and credibility, and is excited at the prospect of building a fruitful relationship in pursuit of goals both care so deeply about."We are thrilled to be partnering with WRI on this important work."
Is 'carrying capacity' a relevant tool to ensure sustainable growth in cities?
While frameworks for carrying capacity are not the touchstone for determining efficient resource allocation, they can be useful in rationalising and improving decision-making for sustainable growth of cities; only if they are adaptable to account for variabilities over time, sectors, scale and contexts and tested for applicability through an iterative feedback loop.
Delhi government launches campaign to encourage shift from private to electric vehicles
The campaign in association with WRI India, a research organisation that works to foster environmentally sound and socially equitable development, was launched by Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot.
India needs to prioritise solar rooftop among residential, industrial users: Report
For India to achieve its 100 GW solar energy target in just two years, by 2022, and to emerge as a leader in climate action, it needs to prioritise solar rooftop photovoltaic (PV) among two key users - residential buildings and the industrial sector.
Nitish Kumar sits wearing wry smile as Narendra Modi chants 'Vande Mataram'
Nitish Kumar, whose party JD(U) has made no bones about its differences with the BJP over contentious issues like Triple Talaq and abrogation of Article 370
Bangalore Metro Last-mile Link: Best ideas to get fund
To begin with, the WRI India threw open a `STAMP challenge' to innovators, startups and mobility experts in December 2016.
Driving on footpaths: How to keep footpaths safe from motorists
The very fault lies in the way roads and footpaths are designed, tackling footpath riding needs a combination of engineering and enforcement, says official.
Free Wi-Fi: Delhi can take cue from Gujarat
While the AAP government is yet to deliver on its promise of providing free Wi-Fi to Delhiites, GMC is all set to launch a similar project for its residents.
RailTel's DWDM gear deal with United Telecoms-Infinera hits a rough patch
State-run RailTel's plan of purchasing network gear from the United Telecoms-Infinera consortium has hit a hurdle.
WRI, HCC to build longest railway bridge for Rs 3,230 crore
Welding Research Institute, a wing of the Bharat Heavy Electricals, and Hindustan Construction Co have signed an agreement to build the nation's longest railway bridge across river Brahmaputra linking Assam and Arunachal.
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