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Kenyan farmers use bees and sesame to keep away marauding elephants

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- For farmers in the Taita hills in southern Kenya, elephants are a menace: they raid crops and will occasionally injure or even kill people. Farmer Richard Shika, 68, has had som... Read More


Law firm salaries surge 20-40% for fresh grads in 2025 as competition intensifies; interns get pre-placement offers

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- Law firms are offering 20-40% higher compensation to freshers in 2025 amid strong competition and rising demand for domain-specific roles in M&A, technology, tax and AI. As plac... Read More


CHAN 2024: Chelle, Nduka rally Super Eagles for must-win Sudan clash

Nigeria, Aug. 12 -- For Nigeria's home-based Super Eagles, there is no hiding place anymore. Tuesday's second Group B fixture against Sudan at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 is more tha... Read More


Ex-TMC leader arrested for running fake police station in Noida, ran similar setup in Kolkata

India, Aug. 12 -- Former Trinamool Congress leader Bibhas Chandra Adhikari has been arrested in Noida for "running a fake police station", media reports said. Following the arrest, it was found that ... Read More


Deadly heatwave grips Europe, fuels wildfires

Pakistan, Aug. 12 -- A young boy died of heatstroke in Italy as extreme temperatures and fierce wildfires swept across Europe, forcing thousands to evacuate and breaking long-standing heat records in ... Read More


After Isha Talwar, TV actor opens up about casting director's behaviour

Mumbai, Aug. 12 -- Struggle and rejection are common in the world of Bollywood and TV, but there are some experiences that deeply affect the confidence of the artist. 'Bigg Boss 14' fame and actor Abh... Read More


UN Expert urges China to protect imprisoned Human Rights Defenders

Geneva, Aug. 12 -- A UN expert has urged China to safeguard the rights of imprisoned human rights defenders, calling for assurances that they are protected from torture and other forms of mistreatment... Read More


Parliament passes Sports Governance, Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bills

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- The upper house of the Parliament, the Rajya Sabha, on Tuesday passed the National Sports Governance Bill and the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025, after it was passed... Read More


Sports Governance, Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bills passed in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- The upper house of the Parliament, the Rajya Sabha, on Tuesday passed the National Sports Governance Bill and the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025, after it was passed... Read More


President calls for responsible youth leadership, rejects dynastic politics

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized the urgent need to foster a new generation of responsible young leaders, rejecting the concept of political dynasties or youth leade... Read More