Month: December 2024

China Gives Tourism Push To Economy With Extended 10-Day Visa Free Transit

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China Gives Tourism Push To Economy With Extended 10-Day Visa Free Transit

China, the world’s second biggest economy, has been struggling to emerge from three years of pandemic isolation. On Tuesday it announced an expansion of its visa-free transit policy, allowing eligible foreign travelers, including Americans, to stay in parts of the country for up to 10 days. This move aims to attract more overseas visitors and…

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“Mentally Prepared To Bat Again”: KL Rahul On Possible Follow-On During India vs Australia 3rd Test

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“Mentally Prepared To Bat Again”: KL Rahul On Possible Follow-On During India vs Australia 3rd Test

Following a game-saving half-century during the third Test against Australia in Brisbane, Indian opener KL Rahul praised tail-enders Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep for their crucial partnership, which helped prevent a follow-on. Rahul said that lower-order contributions are invaluable and avoiding the follow-on would boost the team’s confidence. It was a day of…

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Prithvi Shaw Shocked After Getting Sacked From BCCI Event, Says: “Tell Me God…”

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Prithvi Shaw Shocked After Getting Sacked From BCCI Event, Says: “Tell Me God…”

Prithvi Shaw has been dealt yet another blow. The star batter, who was once considered the next big thing in Indian cricket, has not been included in Mumbai’s team for the Vijay Hazare Trophy – the BCCI’s premier domestic competition for one-dayers. Shaw recently made headlines after going unsold in the IPL 2025…

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Why are numbers arranged differently on keypads and calculators?

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Why are numbers arranged differently on keypads and calculators?

Representative image of a digital calculator. | Photo Credit: Doston Nabotov Q: Why are the rows on a calculator or number keypad arranged with the lowest numbers at the bottom when we normally read from top to bottom? And why are phone keypads arranged with the lowest numbers at the top? A: Mechanical adding machines,…

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Science

KL Rahul Reveals Secret To Success On Australia Pitches, Says “Respect…”

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KL Rahul Reveals Secret To Success On Australia Pitches, Says “Respect…”

Tightening up defence and giving bowlers respect in the first 30 overs of an innings has been the mantra to KL Rahul’s success during the ongoing series against Australia in which his other India teammates have struggled. Rahul has by far looked the most assured Indian batter on the tour and it was…

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Bangladesh Law Adviser slams PM Modi’s Vijay Diwas post, says India was merely an ally in 1971 victory

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Bangladesh Law Adviser slams PM Modi’s Vijay Diwas post, says India was merely an ally in 1971 victory

Dr. Asif Nazrul. Photo: Dr. Asif Nazrul via Facebook Bangladesh interim government’s Law Adviser Asif Nazrul has criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s post on X commemorating Victory Day saying, “India was merely an ally in this victory, nothing more.” Victory Day or “Bijoy Dibosh” is commemorated every year on December 16 when the Pakistan military surrendered…

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Over 67% Sewer, Septic Tank Workers From Scheduled Caste: Centre

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Over 67% Sewer, Septic Tank Workers From Scheduled Caste: Centre

8.31% of the workers are from the Scheduled Tribes, the Centre has said. Over 67 per cent of sewer and septic tank workers (SSWs) in India belong to the Scheduled Caste category, according to official data. In a written response to a question in the Lok Sabha, Union Minister of State for Social Justice and…

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Nation

Russian army claims another village in east Ukraine

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Russian army claims another village in east Ukraine

Russia’s defence ministry claimed to have “liberated” the village of Gannivka in eastern Donetsk, which Moscow is close to capturing. File | Photo Credit: AFP Russia’s army on Tuesday (December 17, 2024) claimed to have captured another village in eastern Ukraine, a day after President Vladimir Putin said his troops had the upper hand across…

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