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grass — whether in your back garden or backyard, building compound, neighbourhood park, or city maidan — offers a simple, profound pleasure that connects you immediately to nature in the middle of our otherwise concrete jungle existence. Your feet cherish the lushness of grass without any need to process. This is a departure from the usual ground and hard surfaces under one's feet.

real estate developer Anant Raj Limited plans to develop 300 MW data centre buildings with a total investment of ₹10,000 crore in the next few years, said its managing director Amit Sarin. Having previously constructed three IT buildings in Manesar, Rai and Panchkula in Haryana, the company is presently in the process of transforming these structures into data centres, he told ET. «The three projects possess the potential to accommodate 300 MW of data, and we benefit from having pre-existing structures that simply need to be adapted to meet the specifications essential for a data centre. The initial phase of Manesar Park is ready with a 21 MW capacity, and the complete project is designed for a total capacity of 50 MW,» said Sarin. Industry experts have projected a demand for about 20 million square feet of data centre space across key cities in the next four-five years. Anant Raj holds 1.2 million square feet in Manesar on a 10-acre site, 2.1 million square feet on a 25-acre plot in Rai (with the possibility of doubling capacity) and 500,000 square feet on a 10-acre land in Panchkula (with expansion options). «In Manesar, we have the potential to reach 50 MW, while Rai can accommodate a 200 MW data centre.

₹57,613 crore PM-eBus Sewa scheme, but stagger it over a period of seven years and release funds based on the distance travelled by these 10,000 e-buses on a per kilometre basis, two people with direct knowledge of the matter told Mint. “After the buses are tendered, the central government will pay on a per kilometre basis, and will not make an upfront investment for these schemes," said the first person mentioned above, a senior government official, who spoke under the condition of anonymity. “The private sector will operate these buses.

Typhoon Haikui made landfall in Taiwan on Sunday, reported CNN. According to Taiwan's Central News Agency (CNA), the two people who were injured as a result of the Typhoon were travelling in a van, when a tree fell on the vehicle. They suffered injuries but were conscious and taken to hospital, it added. The storm made landfall in the southern coastal township of Donghe at about 3:40 p.m. local time, according to the weather bureau. According to Taipower, the state electricity provider, more than 9,300 households in Taitung and Hualien counties have lost power as of 2 p.m. local time on Sunday, reported CNN. Repairs are now underway. Taipei, Taiwan's capital, is currently receiving heavy rainfall.

Biogas took off and it has been since powering our kitchens, community facilities and dairy farms. But now the humble biogas has caught the fancy of some leading energy players of India Inc. Last week Reliance Industries announced its plans to set up 100 compressed biogas (CBG) plants.

Real estate is booming and rentals more so. With companies now driving back the workforce to office post the covid pandemic, renting houses in metros has become a nightmarish experience. This is particularly true in Bengaluru, where landlords even check your Linkedin profile before signing a rental agreement. Tenants also have to deposit a big advance and pay brokerage fees before moving in.

The venue for the Asia Cup 2023 Final and Super-4 matches is likely to be shifted from Colombo to Pallekele due to the threat of rain. In that context, the ACC is currently engaged in a discussion with the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and tournament host Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) about the possible change of venue. Sri Lanka Cricket said three venues are under consideration Pallekele, Dambulla and Hambantota.

MADRID (Reuters) — Madrid's mayor on Sunday advised all residents to stay at home as the capital braced itself for torrential rain and storms affecting parts of Spain.

(Reuters) — Nevada authorities on Sunday said they were investigating one death after a severe rainstorm left tens of thousands of revelers attending the annual Burning Man festival stranded in mud, and asked that they shelter in place and conserve food and water.

Ranveer Brar, known for his recent appearance in 'Modern Love Stories: Mumbai,' has launched a new restaurant in Dubai called Kashkan. Located in Dubai's Festival City Mall, the restaurant offers a pan-Indian menu that spans the length and breadth of the country, from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, reflecting its name. Brar's venture into the culinary world with Kashkan came after dedicating two months to perfecting the restaurant's diverse menu.

TAIPEI (Reuters) -Domestic flights were cancelled and almost 4,000 people were evacuated as Typhoon Haikui barrelled into southeastern Taiwan on Sunday bringing torrential rain and strong winds.

Arch rivals in Indian football- Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal FC- faced off each other to clinch the Durand Cup finals win. In the match that took place at Kolkata's Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Mohun Bagan SG emerged as winner, defeating East Bengal 1-0, for the first time in twenty three years. Mohun Bagan SG and East Bengal FC are two of the most successful sides in the Durand Cup, having won a record 16 titles each in the tournament.

(Reuters) -Tens of thousands of revelers attending the Burning Man festival in the Nevada desert have been asked to shelter in place and conserve food and water on Saturday after a rainstorm turned the site into mud.

BJP MLA Rajkumar Imo Singh said that an FIR has been filed under various sections by a concerned citizen of the state, for a hate post against the official Facebook page of Kuki Times, where it has openly threatened to bomb Imphal city starting from chief minister's residence. He said that strict action should be initiated against such people. Singh stated in a post on X (formerly Twitter),«I urge people across all communities to show some restrain and instead work towards bringing peace. Peace can only be brought when violence stops and political dialogue starts involving all sections of the society.» In the FIR lodged at Imphal west police station the person stated, «A complaint for taking up strict legal action against the accused person(s) for committing offence under Section 120-A, 121, 121-A, 124, 153-A, 5|1 and Section 13, 18 of the UAP Act, 1967 so as to punish them in accordance with law.

Kota (Raj): Rocked by a spate of student suicides, the coaching hub of Kota is roping in wardens, mess workers and tiffin service providers to look for any signs of depression or stress among the students staying in hostels and PG accommodations. While the wardens are being encouraged to participate actively in the 'Darwaze pe dastak' (knock on door) campaign, the city police has urged the mess workers and tiffin providers to report if a student is repetitively absent from the mess and skipping meals or anyone's tiffin is found unconsumed. «We have launched a campaign called 'Darwaze pe dastak' where we are encouraging wardens to make it a routine to knock on each students' door at around 11 pm, ask them if they are okay, notice their activities, and keep a vigil just to ensure that there are no signs of stress, depression or abnormal activity. »After coaching, the students spend maximum time in hostels, and hence wardens should be the first one to notice the signs," Chandrasheel Thakur, ASP, Kota told PTI. Over 2.5 lakh students move to Kota annually to prepare for competitive exams such as the Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) for engineering and the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) for admission to medical colleges. The year 2023 saw the highest number of student suicides — 22 so far — with two ending their lives in a gap of a few hours on August 27.

the future of global governance is shaped. India’s ascent to its presidency is emblematic of the country’s rapidly evolving role on the world stage. As an active participant in some of the G20 proceedings, I have borne witness to India’s transformation into a leader, fostering collaboration and charting pathways to address universal challenges.

G20 events in Kashmir, which they called “disputed." Notably, Pakistan is not a member of the G20 group but has joined China to share its objections. In May 2023, India hosted the third G20 working group meeting on tourism in Srinagar, which was attended by delegates from all G20 countries except China.

Kirkuk, a northern Iraqi city, following violent confrontations between rival demonstrations by Kurdish and Arab residents. The clashes have prompted Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani to order extensive security operations in the affected areas.

An internal review of the ABC’s flagship capital city radio stations has recommended the performance of all presenters and hosts be individually assessed to turn around a significant slump in audiences.

G20 Summit, the Delhi Metro will sell 'Tourist Smart Cards' through dedicated counters at 36 stations from September 4-13, officials said. These cards will be available in two categories — one-day and three-day validity — offering «unlimited rides» in the metro network. The Tourist Smart Cards are available on regular days too but, in view of the G20 Summit, dedicated counters have been opened to sell these cards for a period of 10 days from Monday, a senior official said. The G20 Leaders' Summit is slated to take place in New Delhi from September 9-10. The dedicated counters have been provided to «facilitate G20 delegates and international visitors who might be interested in exploring the prominent tourist places of the capital city as they arrive in Delhi, owing to the upcoming G20 Summit,» the official said. The one-day card will be available for Rs 200 while the three-day card will cost Rs 500. This amount also includes a refundable security deposit of Rs 50, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said.

H D Kumaraswamy, who has recovered from a stroke due to timely treatment, said on Sunday that this was his «third birth». Giving credit to God and the team of doctors who treated him, the JD(S) second-in-command said he got a new lease of life to be amidst the people of the state. Before being discharged, Kumaraswamy also appealed to the people not to take the symptoms of stroke and paralysis lightly. «For the past five days, some of my friends were in fear.