Germany rolls out hydrogen train
Bremervorde : Germany yesterday rolled out the world’s first hydrogen-powered train, signalling the start of a push to challenge the might of polluting diesel trains with costlier but more eco-friendly technology. Two bright blue Coradia iLint trains, built by French TGV-maker Al
Mozambique’s gem wars
Montepuez : Nearly a decade after rubies were first found in northern Mozambique, the discovery has proven a poisoned chalice, says traditional local ruler Cristina Joaquim. Instead of riches and reward, what could have been a windfall has brought harassment, violence an
Alarming suicides
Visiting a therapist or a psychiatrist is considered a taboo in our society. And in my knowledge, majority would see the act of meeting a therapist as a sign of emotional incapability. This must change. Many lives can be saved by just talking to a person who is trained to handle comple
The suburbs, where madness meets cat murder
There is a serial killer stalking the suburbs here, leaving small heads in quiet gardens. Often, he keeps the tails. When I told a friend I was writing about the Croydon cat killer, as he (or a copycat) appears to be holidaying in Washington State, h
Political mainstream has to fight back in war against fascism
In these divisive times, it has become rare to see collective displays of European unity; a reassertion of the bloc’s core values of tolerance, human rights and the rule of law. It was thus cause for celebration last week when a two-thirds majority of MEPs supported a motion that
Brave CF announces open workouts in UAE
Manama : Brave Combat Federation will host the open workouts in Abu Dhabi at 06:00 PM on 19th September at the Primal Gym at Reem Island, Abu Dhabi. The open workouts will be held ahead of Brave 16 marking the return of the event to Abu D
India to merge three state-owned banks
New Delhi : India plans to merge three state-run banks, Bank of Baroda, Dena Bank and Vijaya Bank, the financial services secretary said yesterday, as part of efforts to clean up the country’s banking system. The government will continue to provide capital support to the merged b
Bahrain ‘regional leader in FinTech sector’
Manama : Bahrain is leading the way in the field of FinTech in the region and can soon become leaders globally as well, according to a senior government official. FinTech is growing quickly in Bahrain as various government initiatives have removed obstacles for the private sector, said
