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SMOKERS’ CORNER: COLA POLITICS

During a panel discussion at this year’s ThinkFest in Lahore, I declared that these days people engage with politics the way they do with a cola brand. After the discussion, a handful of young folk approached me to ask exactly what I had…

From ‘heat panic’ to ‘sacrificed at the altar’: Europe’s air conditioning culture wars heat up

Cooling down has become political amid record highs, as experts say row is distracting from work of protecting lives As the afternoon heat rose to a dizzying 41.7C (107F) in eastern Brandenburg on Sunday, taking German temperatures to…

Energy transition scientist Chen Peipei leaves Cambridge to build her own lab in Hong Kong

For some early-career scientists, the prestige of British academia is being marred by shrinking research funding and a complex geopolitical climate, prompting top-tier talent to look elsewhere for stability and resources. Chen Peipei, who…

Gaganyaan mission: Isro's parachute test vehicle clears first ground test

India's space agency, ISRO, has successfully tested the solid motor for its new SOLVE launch vehicle, a crucial step for the Gaganyaan human spaceflight program. This test platform will aid in validating the crew module's parachute system…

Dead fetus found in Tagaytay condominium sewage facility

LUCENA CITY — Police are investigating the discovery of a dead fetus at the sewage treatment facility of a condominium in Tagaytay City, Cavite, on Friday night, July 3. In a report released Saturday, the Police Regional Office 4A said an…

How to manage China’s rise as a civilisational power

The world has yet to truly understand how to deal with a rapidly rising China. Even within China, some of the most learned minds are surprised at how quickly the country has taken the global lead in new economic areas, such as electric…

Tim Cook, Sundar Pichai, Michael Dell and other tech CEOs share July 4 greetings

Tech titans like Tim Cook, Sundar Pichai, and Elon Musk joined the nation in celebrating America's 250th Independence Day. Leaders from Apple, Google, SpaceX, and others shared heartfelt messages on social media, reflecting on the…

WAVESPLUS expands to Galaxy Television

WAVESPLUS, Waves Media’s popular TV show, expands to Galaxy Television, significantly increasing its audience reach across Nigeria. Discover the show’s gro Read More: https://punchng.com/wavesplus-expands-to-galaxy-television/

GMA celebrates Fela’s legacy with Kalakuta theme

The Galaxy Music Awards (GMA) honours Fela Anikulapo-Kuti’s legacy with its Kalakuta theme, celebrating his impact on Afrobeat and Nigerian music. Read More: https://punchng.com/gma-celebrates-felas-legacy-with-kalakuta-theme/

Integrated Parachute tests for Gaganyaan a success: ISRO

Departure of joint crew to ISS symbolical — Kremlin aide

This is a specific example evidencing that the two powers are interested in closely working together, and in the most different spheres, Yury Ushakov said

'Anti-national' school library book rocks J&K, 8 officials suspended

A political uproar has erupted in Jammu and Kashmir following the discovery of books in government school libraries describing the region as "India-occupied Kashmir" and referring to a banned separatist leader as "Shaheed." The BJP has…