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Can Nepal's hydropower boom withstand a changing Himalaya?

Kathmandu, Oct. 18 -- On the morning of August 26, Bal Bahadur Majhi, 50, was clearing firewood, rocks, and sand from the tunnel at the Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Project in Timure. The plant diverts part... Read More


Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv faces tough winter amid continued Starlink restrictions, depleting Patriot missile stocks

New Delhi, Oct. 18 -- In a war that has stretched well beyond four years, Ukraine is struggling to sustain its air defences against Russian attacks. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday (loc... Read More


Jio Platforms IPO RHP: From financials to spectrum portfolio | 10 key things to know before subscribing

New Delhi, Oct. 18 -- Reliance Industries' digital and telecom arm, Jio Platforms, is set to launch its IPO in the price range of Rs.1,065 to Rs.1,119 per share. At the upper end of the band, the issu... Read More


BYU Tops No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24 With No Flag on the Final Throw

PROVO, Oct. 18 -- With four seconds left and the Irish still alive, Notre Dame had one throw left from inside the BYU 10-yard line. C.J. Carr sent it toward Jaden Greathouse in the end zone, it fell i... Read More


8th Pay Commission: What is the difference between basic pay, grade pay and pay level? Expert explains

New Delhi, Oct. 18 -- The 8th Pay Commission is gearing up for its Mumbai meeting on October 22 and 23, right after Dussehra. This is the second key meeting to be held in October 2026, following the r... Read More


Airlines are getting stricter with cabin luggage: 5 compact trolleys that guarantee zero gate-check headaches

India, Oct. 18 -- I have travelled with enough cabin suitcases to know that bigger is not always better. In fact, when an airline is checking dimensions at the airport, I would much rather have a comp... Read More


Legal literacy is an essential right - Tamilhiile Manggai G. Mohgan

Kuala Lampur, Oct. 18 -- I love playing chess. I am neither a professional player nor a complete beginner. Chess simply makes me happy. It challenges me to think, anticipate, and make decisions caref... Read More


Unlocking resources, expanding digital services across Vietnam

Hanoi, Oct. 18 -- The Politburo's Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, dated December 22, 2024, on breakthroughs in science and technology development, innovation and national digital transformation is being tran... Read More


Orionid meteor shower: When, where and how to watch it from India; tips for the best views and more

New Delhi, Oct. 18 -- The Orionid meteor shower will peak around 21-22 October. Skywatchers in India should plan an early morning outing for the best views. Dark surroundings and patience will help, a... Read More


'We will have a cool demo in 2027': What Sam Altman said about OpenAI's humanoid robot and the challenges

New Delhi, Oct. 18 -- As the artificial intelligence (AI) race heats up, with companies and governments competing for dominance, OpenAI is reportedly looking beyond AI models and consumer hardware. CE... Read More