[ad_1] Japan has set a new world record for internet speed, reaching 1.02 petabits per second, according to the country’s National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT). That’s fast enough to download the entire Netflix library or the English version of Wikipedia thousands of times in just one second. To compare, this new speed […]
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[ad_1] Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has decided to sack a professor from its School of International Studies over allegations of sexual misconduct involving a Japanese Embassy official, The Indian Express has learnt. The decision to terminate the services of Prof Swaran Singh was taken after the findings of an investigation conducted by the university’s Internal […]
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[ad_1] Japanese regulators on Tuesday accused US tech giant Google of violating anti-monopoly laws, echoing similar moves in the US and Europe. Google Japan said in a statement that it found the action “regrettable.” It said it has invested in Japan significantly to promote innovation as a technology leader. The Japan Fair Trade Commission’s “cease […]
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[ad_1] CNN — For seasoned travelers, there’s nothing particularly memorable about the typical hotel arrival. Whether you take public transit, a taxi or an Uber, you’ll eventually find your way to the lobby and then wait your turn to check-in – rarely a highlight of the trip. But what if you could zipline over a […]
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[ad_1] Traditional grains and pulses | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement What is Ginkgo walk? “The Ginkgo stroll is traditionally held for haiku writers,” explains Shobhana Kumar, author and poet, adding that it is frequently held with the change of seasons. “In haiku, one usually pulls inspiration from Nature and attempts to construct a bridge between […]
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[ad_1] CNN — Visitors to a beach resort city in southwest Japan got a shock on Tuesday when they woke to discover the usually crystal-clear sea had turned an ominous shade of red – after a local brewery sprung a leak. Photos and videos shared online showed blood-red water flowing through the rivers and port […]
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[ad_1] Editor’s Note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get the latest news in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments. Tokyo CNN — In Japan’s ramen restaurants, there’s an unspoken rule: eat quickly and leave. One noodle shop owner takes this custom so seriously that he […]
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[ad_1] Members of civic groups shout slogans during a rally against the South Korean government’s announcement of a plan over the issue of compensation for forced labourers, in front of the Foreign Ministry in Seoul, South Korea, on March 6, 2023. South Korea on Monday announced a contentious plan to raise local civilian funds to […]
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[ad_1] Japan players celebrate after the match with Germany | Photo Credit: Reuters Late goals by Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano gave Japan an incredible 2-1 comeback victory over Germany in the World Cup on Wednesday after the four-times champions had looked to be cruising to victory via an Ilkay Guendogan penalty but paid a […]
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[ad_1] Christian Panucci, the Italy defender at the 2002 FIFA World Cup, at the launch of the Milan Academy Kerala in Kochi on Tuesday. Photo: Stan Rayan | Photo Credit: Stan Rayan With their unique dancing and wild celebrations, African stars have lit up many a FIFA World Cup. Images of Cameroon striker Roger Milla […]
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