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19 Dec

Power Restored Gradually After Powerful Windstorm Disrupts Life Across B.C.

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, TrendingBritish Columbia

British Columbia (Rajeev Sharma): A powerful wind and rain system swept across British Columbia this week, cutting electricity to tens of thousands of homes, shutting down schools, and creating hazardous travel conditions across large parts of the province. According to B.C. Hydro, outages peaked early Wednesday, affecting roughly 120,000 customers, largely concentrated in the Lower Mainland and Sunshine Coast regions. By mid-afternoon, crews had reduced that figure to about 30,000 as repair work continued throughout the day. Utility officials said the damage was worsened by weakened trees, many of which were compromised by years of drought and toppled easily under…

19 Dec

Mandatory Air Conditioning in Ontario Nursing Homes Linked to Fewer Heat-Related Deaths

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Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): A province-wide requirement for air conditioning in Ontario’s long-term care homes has prevented dozens of deaths, according to new research that underscores the growing health risks posed by extreme heat. The study, published this week in JAMA Internal Medicine, examined more than 73,000 resident deaths recorded in Ontario nursing homes between 2010 and 2023. Researchers found that residents living in facilities without air conditioning in their individual rooms faced a significantly higher risk during heat waves. On days of extreme heat, the likelihood of death was about eight per cent higher compared to residents in rooms with…

19 Dec

Maverick Investments and Henox Announce Phased Development of 100 MW Green Data Centre and Cable Landing Station in Tamil Nadu

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Maverick Investments Limited, part of the UAE-based Siraj Holdings Group, and Henox IT and Data Centers today outlined the first phase of Project Horizon, a multi-year plan to develop a 100 MW green data centre, a cable landing station and a renewable energy facility in Tamil Nadu. Siraj Holdings has approved an initial equity infusion of Rs. 200 crore for the data centre component. A structured investment platform is being developed to mobilise up to Rs. 50,000 crore over the project lifecycle through phased equity participation, partner capital and institutional investment. Mr. Khadeer Peer Shariff SS, Chairman, Maverick Investments…

19 Dec

Alumnus Philanthropy Drives Palliative Care: MAHE Inaugurates Harish & Bina Shah (HBSF) Clinical Block at Manipal Hospice and Respite Centre, MAHE

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The Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University, today inaugurated the ‘Harish & Bina Shah Foundation (HBSF) Clinical Block’ at the Manipal Hospice and Respite Centre (MHRC), Manipal. This initiative is very significant, where an alumnus of MAHE has collaborated with his alma mater in its continued commitment to advancing healthcare infrastructure and compassionate patient care. Inauguration of the Harish & Bina Shah Foundation (HSBF) Clinical Block at Manipal Hospice and Respite Centre near Manipal on December 17, 2025 The ceremony was graced by Mr. Harish Shah, Chairperson of the Harish &…

19 Dec

Brother Ink Tank Series Celebrates 10 Years of Reliability in India

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Brother International (India) Pvt. Ltd., a Japanese multinational company and global leader in printing and imaging solutions, celebrates a decade of its Ink Tank printer series in India, marking ten years of innovation, high performance, and value-driven technology that has supported millions of users nationwide. A Decade of Innovation & Trust, 10 Years of Brother InkTank Since introducing its first Ink Tank printer to the Indian market in 2015, Brother has focused on delivering durable, cost-effective, and user-friendly printing solutions tailored for homes, offices, and small businesses. Over the years, the Ink Tank series has earned a strong…

19 Dec

Brandworks Technologies and SandLogic Partner to Develop Full-Stack Edge AI Hardware in India

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Brandworks Technologies and SandLogic Technologies have entered into a strategic partnership to co-develop full-stack, edge-AI hardware products designed and built in India. The collaboration brings together Brandworks’ capabilities in product design, hardware architecture, and manufacturing with SandLogic’s work in edge AI chips and multilingual speech intelligence. The companies plan to jointly develop AI-enabled devices for use cases such as voice-enabled assistants, intelligent IoT systems, and mobility applications, where on-device processing is critical for latency, security, and offline functionality. By processing intelligence directly on the device, these products aim to reduce dependence on cloud infrastructure while improving response time and…

19 Dec

Pomelo Employer Appoints Jasprit Khurana and Karan Bamba

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Pomelo Employer Branding (Pomelo EB), a specialist employer branding firm, has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of Jasprit Khurana as Senior Partner – People Advisory & HR Strategy and Karan Bamba as Senior Partner – Business, Transformation & Employer Brand, effective immediately from December 2025. The appointments are aimed at deepening the impact of Pomelo’s employer branding work for India-based and international Global Capability Centres (GCCs) and technology enterprises, amid intensifying competition for critical digital and technology talent. Pomelo Employer Branding Senior Leadership Team for GCC and Tech Enterprises in India As India emerges as…

19 Dec

Poor Visibility Grounds Outbound Flights at Amritsar, Passengers Face Overnight Delays

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Severe fog blanketed Amritsar late Thursday, leading to significant disruption at Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport as multiple flights were delayed or cancelled due to low visibility conditions. Officials said visibility levels dropped sharply after nightfall, forcing airlines to halt departures for both domestic and international routes. Several aircraft scheduled to fly out after 9 pm remained grounded for hours, while a Kuala Lumpur-bound service was cancelled. Flights headed to Gulf destinations, including Doha, were also affected, with passengers asked to wait for revised departure schedules. Arriving flights, however, were less impacted. Some inbound aircraft…

19 Dec

Bangladesh Sees Escalating Protests After Student Figure’s Killing Ahead of February Vote

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Dhaka (Rajeev Sharma): Bangladesh is witnessing a sharp rise in political unrest following the death of Sharif Osman bin Hadi, a student activist whose killing has triggered demonstrations, vandalism and arson in multiple cities, further complicating the country’s already fragile pre-election environment. Hadi, who played a key role in the youth-led platform Inquilab Moncho, died amid clashes that quickly spiralled into wider violence. Several media organisations were targeted during the unrest, with protesters setting fire to offices and vehicles, prompting condemnation from journalists’ groups and civil society leaders. The turmoil comes as the nation prepares for parliamentary elections slated for…

18 Dec

Powerful Winter Storm Triggers Massive Multi-Vehicle Pileup on QE2 Near Calgary

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Calgary ( Rajeev Sharma): A powerful winter storm and sudden blizzard conditions turned a stretch of Highway QE2 between Airdrie and Calgary into a scene of devastation, as a massive chain-reaction collision involving an estimated 80 to 100 vehicles left motorists fighting for their lives. The intense snow blizzard brought near-zero visibility, fierce winds, and ice-covered pavement, creating extremely dangerous driving conditions. Many drivers reported being unable to see more than a few metres ahead before traffic abruptly came to a halt. Vehicles began sliding uncontrollably, crashing into one another in rapid succession, leaving people trapped inside crushed cars and…