Office workers globally battle erratic air conditioning, facing extremes from icy chills to sweltering heat. This ‘Great Thermostat War’ disproportionately affects women due to outdated temperature formulas based on male metabolic rates. Survival tactics include layering, covert thermostat adjustments, and finding temperature allies to navigate the daily climate chaos and maintain productivity.
The Supreme Court expressed strong displeasure with the Karnataka High Court’s handling of actor Darshan’s bail in the Renukaswamy murder case. Justice Pardiwala questioned the High Court’s approach. He suggested the bail order resembled an acquittal. The Karnataka government sought cancellation of Darshan’s bail. Renukaswamy was allegedly abducted and murdered in Bengaluru.
FC Conradie, CEO of Gondwana Private Game Reserve in South Africa, tragically died after being trampled by an elephant while attempting to move the herd away from a tourist lodge. The 39-year-old conservationist was attacked by a bull elephant, resulting in fatal injuries.
MakeMyTrip has launched its Tours and Attractions Booking Platform, offering Indian travelers access to over 200,000 activities across 1,100 cities in 130 countries. The platform simplifies international trip planning by consolidating discovery and booking into a single interface, with prices in Indian Rupees. This integration allows users to manage flights, hotels, transport, and experiences in…
The Monsoon Session of Parliament is facing disruption as the Opposition protests the rejection of adjournment notices, particularly regarding the sudden resignation of former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. Opposition leaders are questioning the circumstances surrounding Dhankhar’s departure, alleging potential government pressure. Meanwhile, speculation is rife about his successor, with Revanth Reddy suggesting Bandaru Dattatraya.
Pune’s Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College has launched India’s first Hybrid Endoscopic & Microscopic ENT Skill Lab, named EndoPlay Skill Lab, featuring the patented EndoHold system. The lab was inaugurated with a workshop for ENT surgeons across India. This innovative lab integrates traditional microscopy with modern endoscopic techniques, offering hands-on experience in otologic and…
After a three-month hiatus, the Bhopal Municipal Corporation council meeting addressed key issues, including constructing new immersion ghats and renaming two locations. The session saw heated debates between BJP and Congress corporators over civic problems and administrative accountability. Amidst the discussions, the council recognized sanitation workers’ efforts and issued show-cause notices to engineers for negligence.
In Navi Mumbai, tragedy struck as a traffic constable, Ganesh Patil, lost his life in a mishap. While managing traffic at Mahape circle, a hydra crane hit Patil. He fell and came under the crane’s front wheel. Patil was attached to Mahape traffic unit. Authorities are investigating the incident, reviewing CCTV footage to determine the…
US President Donald Trump has signaled a potential shift in trade strategy, suggesting a baseline tariff of 15% for most nations, potentially reaching 50% for countries with strained relations. This move marks a departure from pursuing individual trade agreements, with Trump indicating tariff letters as completed deals.
