Zoho Corporation’s second campus in India will start functioning at Neduvathur panchayat in Kottarakara within five months; a drone research park too will be established in Kottarakara

YouTuber Irfan recently posted a video on social media that showed him cutting the umbilical cord of his newborn, in the operation theatre of a private hospital in Chennai; consent of the medical personnel involved to being videoed was another aspect doctors say needs discussion

Lyca Productions says a suitable Telugu title is not available; seeks cooperation

The UN body is facing budget shortfall of at least €57 million, threatening its ability to conduct climate negotiations and implement agreements

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Open-air gyms, yoga sessions, walking. There is a flurry of activity happening in Bengaluru’s parks, and these spaces are accessible to all, irrespective of class and age.

The cryptocurrency climbed as much as 4.3 per cent to an unprecedented $79,771 on Sunday

Kollu Ravindra appeals to youngsters to grab the opportunities coming their way to set up various industrial units in the district

Embassy REIT is India's first publicly listed Real Estate Investment Trust

The contractor responsible for providing food to over 200 students has claimed to have purchased the pickle from outside

Targeting the BJP government over the matter, PCC general secretary Swarnim Chaturvedi said that it was an attempt to “politicise” education in colleges. 

Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole has sparked a controversy with a provocative "dog" remark directed at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over its alleged treatment of the OBC community in Akola district.

Swiggy IPO sees slow start amid US election buzz

BCCI Secretary Jay Shah announced a prize money of ₹125 crore for Team India for winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024

The emerging view is that likely immigration curbs may no longer hurt tech companies as much as they once did. At the same time, likely tax cuts could leave US companies with a bigger pool of money for discretionary spending, some of which might flow to Indian IT firms

The BJP official page on X also posted the video of Mr. Hakim’s speech and wrote, “Calling a woman ‘maal’ is not just an insult to her but a slap in the face to all women and to the SC Poundra-Kshatriya community. This behavior from a minister is a disgrace to public office!” 

Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole has stirred controversy after he questioned OBC voters in Akola district if they would vote for the BJP, which he alleged calls them "kutta" (dog). Patole, while addressing a public meeting in Akola, accused the BJP of arrogance and said it was time to make them "kutta" (dog). The statement has drawn criticism from the BJP and sparked a political row in the state.

Coronavirus reopening: more beaches and parks

Ontario's provincial parks and conservation areas will reopen this week but campgrounds and beaches will continue to be off-limits for now.

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On the anniversary of religious freedom for Christians in Italy, OM Arts International hosts its first OM Arts School of Missions at Forterocca.

Parks testing public access at several parks with limited offerings and services

Nearly 7,000 people have signed a change.org petition to open up courses in the UK as parks during the pandemic.

The surprise Conservative victory in the recent UK elections have some worrying about the future of renewable and climate progress, but officials are now calming those fears.

OTTAWA - With reports of a sharp rise in violence against Indigenous women as COVID-19 restrictions keep families stuck in their homes, concerns are being raised about whether the pandemic could delay the promised June delivery of a national action plan on missing and murdered Indigenous

After closing amid the coronavirus pandemic, the National Park Service is testing public access at several parks across the nation, including two in Utah, with limited offerings and services. Visitor centers and campgrounds remain largely shuttered at Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef, but visitors are welcome at some of the sites. Sullivan was on a day visit to hike the park’s Rim Trail and Bryce Amphitheater, two of the few hiking destinations currently open at Bryce.

This study provides an empirical analysis of the effects of environmental zoning on urban development. It focuses on the case of Natural Regional Parks (NRPs) in France. Of the environmental zoning instruments used in France, NRPs extend over the widest physical area. Three potential side-effects of NRPs on urban development in the regulated area are investigated.

The Italian public took to bicycles around the Piazza Venezia and the Via dei Fori Imperiali in Rome while people of all ages walked and cycled to Ruffini Park in Turin during Phase Two of lockdown.

The Italian public took to bicycles around the Piazza Venezia and the Via dei Fori Imperiali in Rome while people of all ages walked and cycled to Ruffini Park in Turin during Phase Two of lockdown.

Technology firm Accesso - whose clients include Thorpe Park and Alton Towers - is working on the roll-out of a system that will let customers book timeslots on rides via their mobile phones.

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File: (L-R) "The Sarah Silverman Program" writer Harris Wittels, comedian Sarah Silverman, executive producer/head writer Dan Sterling and actress Laura Silverman, arrive at Comedy Central's Emmy Awards party at the STK restaurant Sept. 21, 2008 in Los Angeles.; Credit: Ethan Miller/Getty Images

Harris Wittels, a comedy writer who worked on "Parks & Recreation," has died at 30, the Los Angeles Police Department's Jane Kim tells KPCC.

Wittels was discovered by his assistant around 12 p.m., Kim said, and was already dead. Kim said that Wittels' death was a possible overdose, but that the Coroner's Office would determine the cause of death. Wittels had attended drug rehab twice.

Comedy Central, where Wittels worked on "The Sarah Silverman Program" and "Secret Girlfriend," confirmed Wittels' death, as did the comedy show he appeared at Wednesday night.

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Wittels was also well known for his @Humblebrag Twitter account and later book, helping to popularize the idea online of the false modesty of bragging while trying not to look like you're bragging.

Wittels had spoken about his struggles with addiction in places including Pete Holmes's podcast "You Made It Weird" in a November episode.

"I just really stopped caring about my life," Wittels said on "You Made It Weird," explaining how he got into doing drugs. "I just really started to think, well, if I'm only here for 80 years, then who cares if I spend it high or not?"

Wittels received his first big break when Sarah Silverman saw him performing comedy and gave him a job writing for her Comedy Central show.

Wittels also wrote for HBO's "Eastbound & Down," several MTV awards shows and the American Music Awards. He had a recurring role on "Parks & Recreation" and was a regular guest on the "Comedy Bang Bang" podcast.

Comedians, actors and fans mourned Wittels' death online.

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See Wittels in a scene from "Parks & Recreation":

Wittels on Parks & Recreation

Listen to Wittels on "Comedy Bang Bang":

Wittels on Comedy Bang Bang

This story has been updated.

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Amoeba Music store, a Hollywood landmark is closed amid the COVID- 19 pandemic, on May 7, 2020, in Hollywood, California. ; Credit: VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images

The City and County of Los Angeles began the process today of reopening some parts of the economy that had been shuttered due to COVID-19. 

Starting today, businesses including book stores, toy stores, sporting goods stores, florists and other “low-risk” retailers will be allowed to reopen for curbside service only. All other shopping will still need to be done over the phone or online. Businesses will also have to have strategies in place for stemming the spread of COVID-19 on site, which will need to include employee training, sanitation protocols and even screening measures. Offices, dine-in restaurants and shopping malls remain closed, as do beauty salons, barbershops, live event venues and other places where people might be in close proximity. Meanwhile, in Orange County, the final stretches of coastline were approved to reopen on Thursday, though they are under the same “active use” rules that the other beaches in OC have implemented in order to prevent people from congregating on beaches and in parking lots.

Today on AirTalk, we’ll talk about the specifics of what is and is not reopening today in L.A. City and County, get an update from the Los Angeles Flower Market in downtown, and find out about the latest on Orange County Beaches.

Guests:

Emily Guerin, reporter for KPCC covering small businesses; she tweets @guerinemily

Lisa Brenner, associate editor at LAist; she tweets @lisa_brenner

Laylan Connelly, beaches reporter for The Orange County Register; she tweets @ocbeaches

Candice Kim, whose parents owns a flower shop in Downtown LA that reopened today.

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City children who spend lots of time in green spaces, such as parks, and at the beach are less likely to have emotional and social difficulties, indicates new research from Barcelona. The study of over 2000 children supports theories that green and blue infrastructure have benefits for our health and wellbeing.

Woodlands in the grounds of old manor houses or castles can provide high quality habitat for numerous forest species, a recent study from Estonia concludes. The researchers found that, compared to nearby forests, old rural park woodlands appeared to be better at supporting biodiversity.

The Kerala government on Monday decided to waive off rent for three months for all the IT/ITeS companies who have taken up to 10,000 square ft of space for operating in government-owned buildings.

Woodlands in the grounds of old manor houses or castles can provide high quality habitat for numerous forest species, a recent study from Estonia concludes. The researchers found that, compared to nearby forests, old rural park woodlands appeared to be better at supporting biodiversity.

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Many companies are using Twitter to send out an invitation to Yahoo employees affected by Marissa Mayer's decision to take away remote-working privileges.

In honor of Valentine’s Day, we’ve rounded up romantic hot spots across North American national parks.

National Park Maps website is a collection of iconic and useful maps from various national park locations.

A giant, constantly evolving cyclone that has ravaged Venus' south pole for years has recently come under the telescope.

An earless rabbit allegedly born near Japan's severely damaged Fukushima nuclear plant has become the latest poster child for the side effects of radiation expo

During the Russian leg of the Odyssey of Pioneers tour, the Tesla Roadster received clearance to park in Moscow’s famed Red Square.