Fake windows, blocked views and stairs leading nowhere: How Trump’s $300 million White House ballroom was trashed by architects

Architects and design experts have raised concerns about US President Donald Trump’s controversial plan to build a new White House ballroom, warning that the proposal contains major design flaws and risks altering one of America’s most historic buildings.The ballroom addition is estimated to cost between $300 million and $400 million. It is slated to replace…

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Ram Gopal Varma questions ‘loud silence’ over Dhurandhar: The Revenge’s box office storm: ‘Are they paralysed by its brilliance?’ | Hindi Movie News

Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge is rewriting box office records, but Ram Gopal Varma is now calling out the film industry for what he describes as a “loud silence” around its success. The Ranveer Singh-led film has crossed a staggering Rs 1,200 crore worldwide, even surpassing the lifetime collections of RRR. Despite its phenomenal run,…

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Govt eyes flexible-fuel vehicles’ faster rollout

NEW DELHI: The ongoing West Asia conflict and concerns over energy supplies have prompted govt to explore faster rollout of flexible-fuel vehicles (FFVs), which can run on blended petrol as well as 100% ethanol. At a meeting called by the petroleum ministry on Saturday, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) flagged the need to address consumer concerns,…

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KPMG to evaluate ‘feasibility’ of bids received for Indian football’s long-term commercial rights | Football News

The AIFF Executive Committee has referred three long-term commercial rights bids for club competitions to KPMG for audit. This decision follows ISL clubs’ request to avoid a binding decision on the 15+5 rights cycle. Clubs will also meet with bidders to address queries, ensuring transparency before the AIFF General Body considers the matter. New Delhi:…

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Quarantined astronauts take part in Q&A with days to go until NASA’s Artemis II moon mission | Science, Climate & Tech News

The countdown is on until NASA’s first moon mission in more than half a century, and the quarantined astronauts who’ll be travelling into space have taken part in a Q&A. Artemis II will take four astronauts – NASA’s Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch, plus Jeremy Hansen of the Canadian Space Agency – on…

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Ex-Surgeon General says “incredibly addictive” social media needs to be regulated “similar to cigarettes”

Former Surgeon General Jerome Adams said Sunday that social media platforms are “specifically designed to addict” adolescents and teenagers “similar to cigarettes” were marketed to young users by manufacturers earlier, and there needs to be regulation to reflect that. “We know, based on Surgeon General [Vivek] Murthy’s report, that there is increasing and very valid…

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Bengal extends Covid-19 curbs till July 1: All you need to know | India News

NEW DELHI: West Bengal government on Monday extended the ongoing Covid-19 restrictions in the state till July 1.Essential services will continue operating following protocols, the chief minister Mamata Banerjee said.West Bengal’s Covid-19 tally rose to 14,61,257 on Sunday as 3,984 more people tested positive for the infection, while 84 fresh fatalities pushed the state’s coronavirus…

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