Karnataka transport department fixes learner’s licence online test deadline at 7 days

Transport commissioner Yogeesh AM said citizens can apply for an LL through the centralised web-based Sarathi software developed by NIC. Karnataka transport department has set a deadline for taking online test for Learner’s Licence (LL). With effect from Jan 1, 2026, citizens applying for LL must compulsorily take the online learner’s test within seven days… Continue reading Karnataka transport department fixes learner’s licence online test deadline at 7 days

Starlink made ‘work from home’ possible from anywhere — now, I’m ready for a change

Competition is coming, but it might never catch up. by Thomas Ricker Dec 7, 2025, 1:00 PM UTC Thomas Ricker is a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital nomad. He’s been a tech journalist for 20 years. This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter… Continue reading Starlink made ‘work from home’ possible from anywhere — now, I’m ready for a change

This portable battery station can power your home for two weeks – but here’s its real best feature

Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus ZDNET’s key takeaways The Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus expands up to 24,000 Wh, powering a home for two weeks. Built-in wheels and handle make the Explorer 2000 Plus easy to move. The Explorer 2000 Plus delivers 3,000W power, fast charging, and rugged durability. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.… Continue reading This portable battery station can power your home for two weeks – but here’s its real best feature

Hero Vida Races Past 100,000 Sales in a Year for the First Time

Hero MotoCorp has, for the first time since entering the electric two-wheeler market over three years ago, sold 100,000 units in a calendar year, confirming Autocar Professional’s forecast of the same in early September. As per the latest retail sales numbers on the Vahan portal, between January 1 and December 5, a total of 100,383 Vida… Continue reading Hero Vida Races Past 100,000 Sales in a Year for the First Time

Hero Vida Races Past 100,000 Sales in a Year for the First Time

Hero MotoCorp has, for the first time since entering the electric two-wheeler market over three years ago, sold 100,000 units in a calendar year, confirming Autocar Professional’s forecast of the same in early September. As per the latest retail sales numbers on the Vahan portal, between January 1 and December 5, a total of 100,383 Vida… Continue reading Hero Vida Races Past 100,000 Sales in a Year for the First Time

My £40k Humvee has a 6.5-litre diesel V8 – and it’s a fine city car

“I grew up playing with figures like Action Man and not video games, so to own a Humvee like the one he drove is a dream come true,” says Samuel Ogunlana. Note, it’s a Humvee, the US military vehicle – full name High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle that first saw action in 1989 in Operation… Continue reading My £40k Humvee has a 6.5-litre diesel V8 – and it’s a fine city car

"Government active on every front:" Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on controlling pollution in the city

Earlier today, the Delhi CM participated in a road-cleaning and washing campaign organised by the Public Works Department at the Khyber Pass Square located in Civil Lines. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta assured residents that the government is taking action on all fronts to tackle pollution in the National Capital. She further reiterated that the… Continue reading "Government active on every front:" Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on controlling pollution in the city

Researchers Concerned to Find That Five-Year-Olds Are Already Deeply Hooked on Brain Rot Content

Getty / Futurism The brains of neurotypical children under the age of five years old experience a turbo-charged growth spurt that takes them from drooling infants to potty-trained kids ready to learn their ABCs in school. That’s why it’s so worrisome that we’re inadvertently subjecting a large group of these children to an epic amount… Continue reading Researchers Concerned to Find That Five-Year-Olds Are Already Deeply Hooked on Brain Rot Content