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Man dies after falling from tree in Baramulla

Srinagar, Nov 29: A man from Tangmarg area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district died after falling from a tree on Saturday, officials said. As per reports, said the man, identified as Farooq Ahmad, son of Habibullah Zargar, resident of Dhobiwan Tangmarg, sustained multiple injuries after he fell from a tree at Dhobiwan area. He was immediately shifted to JVC Hospital, Bemina, for treatment; however, doctors declared him brought dead on arrival. An official said that necessary legal formalities have been initiated, and further details are awaited. (KNC) The post Man dies after falling from tree in Baramulla appeared first…

Technology

Affinity's free new graphics app replaces Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign

For the longest time, Adobe’s software dominated the creative space. And it still kind of does – few options come close in terms of power and industry adoption. But many users, including myself, have become frustrated with the high subscription fees (and the sneaky cancellation terms). I’ve tried dozens of free graphics alternatives at this point; a select few come close and even surpass Adobe’s offerings in some areas. But, if we’re being real, paid apps usually win on polish, stability, and long-term development support. That’s why Affinity Photo used to be a top Photoshop competitor. Source link

China

Chinese biker chases TV crew for 100km to show skills, now owns US$99 million firm

From chasing a TV crew for 100km to showcase his motorcycle skills, a once-poor young man from central China has built a thriving motorcycle empire, raking in 700 million (US$100 million) yuan a year. Born into a rural family in Hunan province, Zhang Xue grew up in a shabby home made of bricks and wooden boards with his younger sister after his parents divorced. During one of her visits, his mother gave him a bicycle, sparking his lifelong love for two-wheeled vehicles. After finishing… Source link

Space

Season 3, Episode 4: Why Do We Have a Moon? With Robin Canup

Learn about how the Moon formed in this conversation with Robin Canup of the Southwest Research Institute. Jim Green:One of the fantastic things about the Earth is that it has the Moon. The Moon is so important to us. Why do we even have a Moon? Let’s find out how we got it. I’m Jim Green, NASA’s chief scientist, and we’re here on “Gravity Assist” to talk about the Moon. I’m here with Dr. Robin Canup, one of the top solar system dynamicists. And what a dynamicist does is really study the motion of things, how they collide, and…

Entertainment Hollywood & Global

Duffer Brothers Share Heartfelt Decision To Cast High School Drama Teacher In ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5

High school, as the Stranger Things gang can attest, is no walk in the park (Upside Down or not). And in a sweet gesture paying homage to their artistic beginnings, co-creators of the Netflix phenomenon, the Duffer Brothers, chose to cast their high school drama teacher in a key role. “Miss Harris is played by […] Source link

India Regional

Ramban Disaster Victims to Receive 3-Room Homes in Six Months: LG

J&K LG Manoj Sinha Srinagar- Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday visited Ramban district and laid the foundation stone for rehabilitation projects aimed at providing permanent housing to families affected by floods and landslides. Addressing the media, the LG said the district administration had provided relief and rescue operations to affected families in accordance with government rules, with support from all stakeholders. “We know that government aid alone is not sufficient to rebuild homes. In partnership with the HRDS organisation, 189 families in Ramban district will receive three-room houses within the next six months,” he said,…

World

‘The admin’: why it’s not easy to rename streets called after Prince Andrew

Councils consult on removing former prince’s name as residents report ‘embarrassment’ and ‘smirks’ when giving their addresses Streets named after Andrew, formerly known as Prince but now plain Mountbatten-Windsor, can be found from Broadstairs to Belfast to Birmingham. Roads, avenues, terraces, lanes, crescents, closes, drives and ways are all afflicted – to the dismay of some residents. In Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland, Prince Andrew Way, celebrating Mountbatten-Windsor’s 1986 marriage to Sarah Ferguson, will be purged after Mid and East Antrim council passed a motion, described by one councillor as “sad but necessary”, to rename. A public consultation is under way.…

Top Stories

Cool Blues: Chelsea determined to stay grounded despite Barcelona demolition

Enzo Maresca’s young side face league leaders Arsenal on Sunday on a high but have moved on from the emotional swings of old The worst way for Chelsea to respond to their demolition of Barcelona would be to believe the hype. The problem is that emotions in football swing from one extreme to another, as the people running things at Stamford Bridge have quickly come to appreciate. They have faced plenty of ridicule for their alternative approach since buying the club from Roman Abramovich three years ago, so perhaps they are entitled to be a little sceptical now that…

Business

Wrexham AFC receives £18m from government despite Hollywood backing

Welsh government grants used to fund football club even though it is owned by wealthy movie stars Wrexham AFC has risen meteorically through the English football leagues thanks to the deep pockets of Hollywood movie star owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. Yet the club has also had £18m in help from other, unwitting backers: Welsh taxpayers. The club has received almost £18m in nonrepayable grants from the Welsh government via the local council, according to UK government state aid disclosures – far in excess of the direct aid listed for any other football club in Britain. Continue reading……