Sikhs around the world are taking part in a scheme to plant a million new trees as a "gift to the entire planet" as part of celebrations to mark the 550th birth anniversary of Sikhism founder Guru Nanak, the media reported on Friday.


Sikhs aim to plant million trees as 'gift to planet'


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A family from New Zealand vacationing in Ireland discovered they were being livestreamed by a hidden camera in the living room of their Airbnb accommodation.


Family finds hidden camera livestreaming in Airbnb


France has become the first country to ban a type of breast implant that has been linked to a rare form of cancer that attacks the immune system, the media reported on Friday.


France bans breast implants linked to rare cancer


Virgin Atlantic airline has announced that it was dropping its iconic "Flying Lady" emblem in favour of five diverse "flying icons" that more accurately "represent its customers and workforce", the media reported on Friday.


Virgin Atlantic drops emblem for diverse new look


Contrary to popular beliefs that eating sugar-sweetened foods lift up low spirits, a new study suggests that sugar can worsen your mood.


Sugar-sweetened foods may not lift your mood: Study


An estimated 19.4 million children in Bangladesh, including half a million from the Rohingya Muslim minority, are exposed to the most detrimental and hazardous consequences of climate change, the Unicef said on Friday.


19mn Bangladesh children at risk from climate change


Humanitarian work is an important element of India's diplomacy, although it is often overshadowed by its strategic and defence aspects, according to India's Ambassador Harsh Vardhan Shringla.


Humanitarian work important element of India's diplomacy


The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday said it has attached immovable and movable properties of Viceroy Hotels Ltd., Hyderabad worth Rs 315 crore under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 in a bank fraud case.


ED attaches properties of Viceroy Hotels, Hyderabad


A roaming recycling bin has been introduced in Shanghai Disney Resort to encourage its guests to learn more about recycling methods amid the city's effort to promote household garbage sorting and recycling.


Roaming recycling bin introduced in Shanghai Disney


Most lifestyle advice tells you to give that glass of wine or cigarette a miss. Serving as a reminder, a new book on healthy living reiterates the advice we know too well, topped off with practical tips that finally help you say 'No.


Follow this wellness guide to quit smoking, drinking


Yuva Halla Bol, a nationwide movement against unemployment, here on Monday, accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of flouting rules by changing retirement age of Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Chairman from 62 to 65 years to grant an illegal extension to Ashim Khurana.


Scrap extension to SSC Chairman, says youth panel


Protests broke out in Venezuela after seven consecutive days of continuing electricity supply problems amid the latest power blackout.


Protests break out in Venezuela over power blackout


The famous tulip garden in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar opened for visitors on Sunday.


Jammu and Kashmir's tulip garden opens


A total of 4,956 accidents, 718 deaths and 7,671 serious injuries were recorded on the Yamuna Expressway between August 2012 to March 31, 2018, revealed an RTI reply.


4,956 accidents, 718 deaths on Yamuna Expressway in 5 years


Being promoted as the 'Kumbh Mela' of elections, international and national tourism firms are hoping to cash-in on the world's largest polling exercise -- the Indian General Elections 2019 -- to give a boost to their businesses.


Ballots attract tourists as India goes to vote (Election Tourism 2019)


A travelling piano placed in a transparent cargo van voyaged through New York City, making stops at various locations and inviting people to play it as a special way to mark the annual World Piano Day.


World Piano Day celebrated in New York City


A US woman who was kidnapped with her former husband in Afghanistan told a Canadian court that he was controlling and violent towards her before, during and after their five-year hostage ordeal.


US woman ex-husband's abuse was 'just like captors'


Months after generating controversy for discussing a past event in which he wanted to bait a black man into fighting him to avenge the rape of a close friend, Hollywood star Liam Neeson has released an apology for his remarks.


Neeson sorry about B-comment, says 'missed point'


Facing flak after the New Zealand terror attack that was livestreamed on its platform, the social media giant is now exploring restrictions on who can use its "Facebook Live" feature.


Facebook set to restrict livestreaming post NZ attack


Budget passenger carrier IndiGo on Friday said its Delhi-Istanbul flight had to be diverted to Kuwait due to an engine snag.


Engine snag: IndiGo flight diverted to Kuwait


The Supreme Court on Friday batted for the family planning of the cars possessed by a household on the lines of 'Hum Do Hamare Do' as it expressed concern over one person having as many as five cars.

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