China has some of the most polluted cities on the planet, and for years the usual fixes, stricter emission rules, factory shutdowns, better public transport, have only chipped away at the problem. So Italian architect Stefano Boeri decided to try something far more radical, wrapping entire buildings and eventually entire cities in trees. His firm’s…
China’s economy lost pace in the April-June quarter, despite rising exports as weak domestic demand and investment dragged growth to its slowest pace in more than three years. Official data released on Wednesday showed that the economy expanded at an annualised 4.3%, down from 5% in the January-March quarter and below forecasts. Exports continued to…
Axar Patel (left) and Washington Sundar added unbeaten 102 runs for the fifth wicket in the first ODI against England. (BCCI | X) TimesofIndia.com in Birmingham: All-rounders Axar Patel and Washington Sundar successfully guided Team India to a 259-run chase in the first ODI against England at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Tuesday. The six-wicket victory…
Glimpses from England vs Argentina FIFA World Cup clashes over the years. (Reuters Photos) Despite coaches trying to downplay the bitter rivalry between Argentina and England, Albiceleste players were filmed celebrating their quarterfinal victory over Switzerland with traditional anti-English chants, as well as new chants promising a win “for the Malvinas, for Diego, and for…
DTE Maharashtra is set to publish the Polytechnic Round 1 CAP Seat Allotment Result 2026 today, marking the first major stage of the state’s diploma admission process. Candidates can access their allotment status through the official portal using their login credentials and must complete seat acceptance and institute reporting within the notified schedule. DTE Maharashtra…
Amid Diljit Dosanjh’s ‘Satluj’ row, national award-winning filmmaker Gurvinder Singh says Honey Trehan’s film was targeted for its explicit storytelling The controversy surrounding Diljit Dosanjh‘s ‘Satluj’ continues to spark debate, with filmmaker Gurvinder Singh now weighing in on the removal of the film from Zee5 shortly after its July 3 premiere. While describing the censorship…
Many homes prefer a small waterfall Buddha to decorate their space. It is a mixture of the sound of flowing water and the presence of Buddha. According to Vastu Shastra, if placed in the right way, this kind of decorative piece can help in creating a peaceful and harmonious environment. Best placement direction Generally Vastu…
Taslima Nasreen’s planned return to Kolkata after nearly two decades has triggered a political face-off in West Bengal, with the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) trading barbs over the exiled Bangladeshi author’s visit.Nasreen, who was forced to leave the city in 2007 following violent protests over her writings, is scheduled to…
Hidden among the gleaming skyscrapers of Tokyo’s busy Nihonbashi district is a tiny Shinto shrine where prayers have taken on an unusual modern meaning. Instead of asking for good health, academic success or prosperity, thousands of music lovers visit Fukutoku Shrine hoping to secure something that has become incredibly difficult to obtain in Japan: concert…
Maruti Suzuki India is all set to introduce the new 2026 Maruti Suzuki Brezza in the Indian market on July 24, 2026. And now, the company has announced it is accepting bookings for the upcoming SUV. Interested customers can book the new Brezza online or by visiting their nearest dealership, paying a token amount of…