When climate disasters hit, important memories stored in photos and other artifacts can be lost forever. Dave Malkoff takes a look at how technology is being used to help preserve those memories.
Venkatesh Iyer returns to Kolkata Knight Riders for a record-breaking Rs 23.75 crore at the IPL 2025 auction. A bidding war erupted between KKR, Lucknow Super Giants, and Royal Challengers Bangalore for the left-handed batsman. Iyer was instrumental in KKR’s championship run last season, making him a highly sought-after player.
Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Amir has announced his retirement from international cricket once again, just months after reversing an earlier retirement to play in the T20 World Cup. Amir, whose career was marked by a spot-fixing ban, had previously retired in 2020 citing mental distress, before briefly returning earlier this year.
The House and Senate will meet on Monday in a Joint Session of Congress to certify the results of the 2024 presidential vote. The Capitol riot and contretemps over certification of the 2020 presidential election converted the quadrennial, often sleepy affair of certifying the Electoral College into a full-blown national security event. Congressional security officials…
Lisa Marie Presley wrote about her opioid addiction in her posthumous memoir, “From Here To The Great Unknown.” In the book, Presley – who passed away in January 2023 from a small bowel obstruction – explained that she became hooked on painkillers after the birth of her twins in 2008 and was taking an alarming…
Mamta Kulkarni clarified her past relationship with Vicky Goswami, while Salman Khan displayed protective behavior towards MLA Zeeshan Siddique amidst security concerns. A Honey Singh documentary is set to premiere, and Vivek Oberoi opened up about past underworld threats. Tragically, a stampede at the ‘Pushpa 2’ premiere led to a fatality and charges against Allu…
Kolkata’s yellow taxis will continue to operate, though not limited to the iconic Ambassador model. New rules allow all light commercial vehicles with taxi permits to be painted yellow, preserving a key cultural symbol. This decision balances heritage with modern transportation needs amidst declining numbers of Ambassador taxis.