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BusinessPhoto: TOI WorldRob Nachbar transformed his Portland backyard into Pong Springs, a rental space after a five-year, $48,412 renovation focusing on weather resistance and privacy. Listed on Swimply, it has generated about $106,000 in revenue. The yard serves as both an event venue and a private family retreat, blending leisure with financial success.
TOI World··Portland
PoliticsPhoto: Amar UjalaIndia sharply criticized Pakistan at the United Nations for its treatment of religious minorities. The Indian delegation condemned Pakistan's actions, highlighting concerns over human rights violations. This exchange led to a strong rebuttal from Pakistan, which was described as a significant embarrassment for its representatives at the UN.
Amar Ujala·
PoliticsPhoto: NDTVIran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, injured six months ago in US-Israeli airstrikes that killed his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has not appeared publicly since. However, senior diplomat Abdul Majid Hakeem Elahi told NDTV that Mojtaba held a 7-hour meeting with Iran's president last week, confirming his good health and active work. His absence from his father's funeral had raised health and assassination concerns.
NDTV·
SciencePhoto: TOI WorldOhio has lowered Guilford Lake by 20 feet as part of a $14 million dam rehabilitation project to fix structural issues and meet safety standards. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources reported the reservoir reached full drawdown to prepare for construction, which includes replacing the spillway and enhancing drainage and embankment stability. The lake refill is planned for 2027.
TOI World··Ohio
PoliticsPhoto: Hindustan TimesThe Monsoon Session of Parliament, adjourned sine die on August 13, has not yet been prorogued, raising uncertainty about the upcoming Winter Session. The government says there is no constitutional requirement to prorogue within a specific time, defending the delay amid opposition friction. Speculation exists about a special session to pass the 131st Constitution Amendment and Delimitation Bills for 33% women reservation in legislatures.
Hindustan Times·
SciencePhoto: TOI WorldArchaeologists uncovered the remains of the medieval ship Ciutadella I during renovations of a former fish market in Barcelona. Dating from the 15th and 16th centuries, the vessel includes about 30 ribs and seven planks. Conservation efforts are underway to preserve this significant maritime archaeological find for further study and understanding of the region's heritage.
TOI World··Barcelona
TOI World··Portland
Photo: TOI WorldRob Nachbar transformed his Portland backyard into Pong Springs, a rental space after a five-year, $48,412 renovation focusing on weather resistance and privacy. Listed on Swimply, it has generated about $106,000 in revenue. The yard serves as both an event venue and a private family retreat, blending leisure with financial success.
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