Modi 3.0: ‘Who can be a better PM than Nitish Kumar…’: JDU MLC Khalid Anwar – The Economic Times Video

Modi 3.0: ‘Who can be a better PM than Nitish Kumar…’: JDU MLC Khalid Anwar – The Economic Times Video

Patna (Bihar), June 04 (ANI): Janata Dal-United (JDU) MLC Dr Khalid Anwar hailed Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and said that he is a seasoned politician who understands the country and there is nobody who can be a better Prime Minister than Nitish Kumar.Speaking to ANI, Khalid Anwar said “Who can be a better PM … Read more

Can a Canadian ride-hailing startup compete with Uber and Lyft?

Can a Canadian ride-hailing startup compete with Uber and Lyft?

Harrison Amit is leading a small startup with a big idea. “The vision for the company is helping over 10 million drivers,” said the 28-year-old CEO of Hovr (pronounced Hover).  The Toronto-based ride-hailing company launches today, and will service the city and surrounding suburbs. Amit’s goal is to make the company a national brand within … Read more

Can a Toronto-based ride-hailing startup compete with Uber and Lyft?

Can a Toronto-based ride-hailing startup compete with Uber and Lyft?

Harrison Amit is leading a small startup with a big idea. “The vision for the company is helping over 10 million drivers,” said the 28-year-old CEO of Hovr (pronounced Hover).  The Toronto-based ride-hailing company launches today, and will service the city and surrounding suburbs. Amit’s goal is to make the company a national brand within … Read more

Pioneering N.S. astronomer remembered for ‘connecting people with the universe’

Pioneering N.S. astronomer remembered for ‘connecting people with the universe’

Astronomer David Lane, who created the world’s first telescope controlled by social media at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, died late last month following a nine-month battle with brain cancer. Lane was born in Germany in 1963 before moving to Hebbville, N.S., where he grew up, according to his obituary. He worked at Saint Mary’s University for 29 years, starting … Read more

Death row inmates, others beg for pardon in Kano

Death row inmates, others beg for pardon in Kano

More than 100 inmates including those on death row in various custodial centres in Kano State have applied for clemency. The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) controller in the state, Suleiman Inuwa, made this known when officials of the state Committee on Prerogative of Mercy, led by the chairperson, Azumi Namadi-Bebeji, visited the Maximum Security Custodial … Read more

Beached orca in B.C. dies despite life-saving efforts

Beached orca in B.C. dies despite life-saving efforts

A female killer whale that beached on northern Vancouver Island died on Saturday despite efforts by the community to push the mammal back into the water. Video of the incident, which occurred near the village of Zeballos on the island’s northwest coast, shows dozens of people trying to save the stranded orca. The female orca was stranded on shore … Read more

Paprika the red panda meets her mate at the Greater Vancouver Zoo

Paprika the red panda meets her mate at the Greater Vancouver Zoo

A red panda named Paprika was introduced to her potential mate at the Greater Vancouver Zoo recently, as part of a conservation program for the endangered species.  After being in quarantine since she arrived from the Toronto Zoo in December, the six-year-old red panda finally met her match, Arun, on Saturday.  “I won’t say that they … Read more

Rishi Sunak Under Fire For Trans Jibe When Murdered Teen’s Mother Was In Commons

Rishi Sunak Under Fire For Trans Jibe When Murdered Teen’s Mother Was In Commons

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has again come under fire for the remarks he made in the House of Commons about transgender people. The prime minister was addressing the House during an exchange with Labour Party leader Keir Starmer when he jibed the latter for his stance on gender identity. “It’s a bit rich to hear … Read more

Miss Japan Gives Up Beauty Pageant Title After Affair Scandal

Miss Japan Gives Up Beauty Pageant Title After Affair Scandal

Karolina Shiino, the Ukraine-born winner of the Miss Japan beauty pageant, has been forced to relinquish her crown after a media report revealed she had an affair with a married man. The 26-year-old was crowned Miss Japan just two weeks ago. Her win sparked a debate on social media, with people saying that she did … Read more

103-Year-Old Indian Man Gets Married To 49-Year-Old Woman

103-Year-Old Indian Man Gets Married To 49-Year-Old Woman

A 103-year-old man from India has taken social media by storm after it came to light that he married a woman almost half his age. Habib Nazar married 49-year-old Firoz Jahan last year in the Itwara region of Bhopal. However, the marriage only made headlines after a video of the wedding ceremony went viral on … Read more