Villagers fear for survival on India's disappearing island

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Villagers fear for survival on India's disappearing island Residents of India's Ghoramara Island want to leave their home as it shrinks each year due to rising seas, but many say they can't afford it. E-vehicles to ferry children to school, deliver your pizza As Delhi makes a strong pitch for e-vehicles, automakers are also working overtime to bring out new models. Things, therefore, look set for a sea change from now, when opting for an EV is an individual choice. When British toyed with idea to unleash Gurkhas on Sentinelese Long before Andaman and Nicobar Islands became part of independent India, the British too were at a loss on how to deal with the indigenous inhabitants of this remote archipelago. Fans celebrate 'Thalaivar's '2.0' release A Rajinikanth film is nothing but a celebrations for his ardent fans, who once again expressed their love for the superstar by gathering in huge numbers to watch his latest release "2.0" as early as 3.30 AM in Mumbai. This part of Madagascar still drives rusting French cars from a bygone era Once a common sight across Europe, much-loved French cars from a bygone era rattle along the streets of Madagascar's capital Antananarivo. Welcome to Prague's wonderful robot saloon Opened by real estate developer Trigema, its two-level steel structure looks rather like a space station, with 40 seats and small upper deck. SUVs compete for spotlight at Los Angeles Auto Show Some of the latest models will be keeping virtual eyes on drivers to look for signs of drowsiness and ensure that little ones or pets aren't accidentally left inside the car, and others will be scanning the road ahead of the driver to adjust suspension if the driver's about to hit a pothole. Now a humane robot wants to hear your woes, see how Furhat tilts his or her head, smiles, exudes empathy and warmth, and encourages us to open up. Explained: Side pocketing in mutual funds Side pocketing is an accounting method used to separate illiquid investments from the more liquid and quality investments in an investor's debt portfolio. Why Ayodhya is tense over 'Dharma Sabha' Ayodhya is a fortress ahead of the 'Dharma Sabha' organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) where prominent Hindu seers were likely to spell out their stand and strategy for construction of a grand Ram temple.

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