Author: Rahul M

The culture wars have come for air conditioning, at least in France.In July, as a heat wave broiled much of Europe, feelings about air conditioning suddenly became a political litmus test.Marine Le Pen, the far-right leader in France, declared that she would deploy a “major air conditioning equipment plan” around the country if her nationalist party eventually came to power. Marine Tondelier, the head of France’s Green party, scoffed at Le Pen’s idea and, instead, suggested solutions to warming temperatures that included “greening” cities and making buildings more energy efficient. An opinion essay in Le Figaro, a conservative newspaper, defended…

Young opening batter Ayush Mhatre will lead the Mumbai side in the annual Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament, beginning in Chennai later this month. The Mumbai squad also features Sarfaraz Khan and Musheer Khan.  After making his first-class debut last season for Mumbai, Mhatre went on to make his mark in the IPL for Chennai Super Kings and was later named captain of the India U-19 team, which went to England for a multi-format tour.  The 17-year-old Mhatre will also lead India in another multi-format tour of Australia, starting September 21. On the other hand, Suved Parkar has been named vice-captain…

The Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram is likely to replace Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium as a venue for the upcoming 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup, set to be played from September 30 to November 2. Sources aware of the development have told IANS that the Karnataka government not granting permission for hosting games at the stadium due to serious safety concerns on any activity at the venue after the June 4 stampede has meant that its allotted matches for the Women’s ODI World Cup will now be moved to Thiruvananthapuram. “Yes, it has come to light that due to no…

Caring for an aging parent or loved one can be deeply fulfilling, but it also comes with difficult decisions. One of the hardest is knowing when it’s time to bring in outside help. Often, seniors may not express their struggles or may resist assistance altogether. That’s why it’s important for family members to recognize the early signs that their loved one may need in-home care. Taking action early can help prevent accidents, preserve dignity, and improve overall quality of life. 1. Decline in Personal Hygiene and Grooming One of the earliest and most noticeable signs that a senior may need…

When it comes to workplace safety, one of the most common questions employees and employers ask is: How long does a First Aid Certificate last 2025? In Australia, most First Aid Certificates are valid for three years, though certain components, like CPR training, must be refreshed every 12 months to ensure skills remain current. Maintaining up-to-date First Aid training is not just about compliance—it’s about protecting lives. Whether you’re working in construction, electrical engineering, manufacturing, or any high-risk industry, having trained personnel and the right safety gear can make the difference in an emergency. As one of Australia’s leading suppliers…

The Trump family began to tease the launch of World Liberty Financial last August, ahead of the 2024 US presidential election. Initially, it was unclear what services the business would provide; the pitch was simply to “make finance great again.”Since then, World Liberty Financial has launched USD1, a so-called stablecoin tied in value to the US Dollar, and the WLFI coin.WLFI was initially meant to be used only for voting on changes to World Liberty Financial projects, not for trading. But in July, WLFI holders voted by a landslide to make the token tradable on the secondary market. World Liberty…

After not matching the Australian firepower in the first game, South Africa roared back to level the series 1-1 in style, with an emphatic 57-run win at the Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin on Tuesday. The defeat is Australia’s second-highest margin loss in T20Is and also the hosts’ first defeat in the format in 10 games. South Africa’s total of 218/7 was largely enabled by the power hitting on display by Dewald Brevis (125*) as the young batter smashed his first T20I century, the second fastest and youngest to do so in Proteas history. He also surpassed Faf Du Plessis…

Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate at its Delhi office for questioning in connection with an ongoing probe into an alleged illegal betting platform case. The 38-year-old Raina has been asked to appear before the agency on Wednesday, August 13 for questioning in an illegal betting case linked to an app named 1xBet. He is expected to appear before ED to record his statement. Apart from Raina, many other cricketers and Bollywood celebrities are also under investigation According to an India Today report, this summons comes as part of a wider crackdown on illegal…

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel is in discussions with South Sudan about the possibility of resettling Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to the war-torn East African country, part of a wider effort by Israel to facilitate mass emigration from the territory left in ruins by its 22-month offensive against Hamas.Six people familiar with the matter confirmed the talks to The Associated Press. It’s unclear how far the talks have advanced, but if implemented, the plans would amount to transferring people from one war-ravaged land at risk of famine to another, and raise human rights concerns.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…

CALDONO, Colombia (AP) — When the armed groups that operate in Colombia’s drug trade need new recruits, they are increasingly turning to the children of the regions where they are active. Confronting the problem often falls to Indigenous groups, who blame the government for doing too little to stop it.In Cauca, an impoverished department in southwest Colombia, a coalition of Indigenous groups has documented more than 900 cases of Indigenous youth recruited since 2016, including some as young as 9. And the groups say the pace of recruiting has quickened as armed groups have expanded crops like the coca that…