Life
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Climate change raising heat risks for workers, experts warn
There is no international standard for temperatures for outdoor work, but climate change has forced new scrutiny
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'Beautiful Corolla': Afghanistan's enduring love affair with Toyota
A humble Japanese runabout with a reliable albeit unglamorous reputation, the Toyota Corolla is said to be the world's most popular car, with over 50 million trundling off production lines since 1966
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Nintendo banks on 'Zelda' to boost fortunes
The saga of Princess Zelda and the elf-like warrior Link has shifted 125 million copies worldwide since its first edition in 1986. Nintendo will release its next instalment, 'Tears of the Kingdom', on Friday
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World's tallest 'hemp hotel' trails South Africa's green credentials
Workers in central Cape Town are putting the finishing touches on the 54-room Hemp Hotel, which is due to be completed in June
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Kabuki Kids: Children of Japan's traditional theatre
Just a handful of children tread the boards in the ranks of Japan's kabuki actors, part of a tradition that is hundreds of years old
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A transistor made of wood: Sign of a future revolution in materials?
Researchers at Linköping University, in association with the Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm (KTH) have succeeded in developing the world's first wooden transistor
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Finnish newspaper hides news for Russians in video game
Finnish newspaper Helsingin Sanomat was bypassing Russia's censorship through the competitive online shooter game Counter-Strike
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How the 'alt text' meme is dividing users on Twitter
Picked up by many brands and users alike, this new meme on Twitter, however, is proving controversial. We explain why
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I want to deliver to India its first luxury super-brand: Sabyasachi Mukherjee
The fashion designer and businessman talks about his new flagship store, building a global luxury brand and his plans for the next 15-20 years
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What drives the Apple craze? Just ask two Indian fans who met Tim Cook
Customers are not only enthusiastic, but also passionate about Apple's products even though they are priced higher than competitors. Some staunch Apple fans surprised Cook at the store launch in Mumbai
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YouTube, TikTok, Facebook and Instagram: Which social network does the world spend the most time on?
Some apps grab your eyeballs for more time than others, but which is the social network that we spend the most time on around the world? "Digital 2023 April Global Statshot Report," published by Meltwater and We Are Social in April 2023 presents a clear picture