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Flush Door Handles Banned In China From 2027

Flush Door Handles Banned In China From 2027

Flush door handles in cars are often seen as a premium and fancy feature in modern vehicles. However, China has now banned this feature due to mechanical and safety concerns. The new rule will take effect from January 1, 2027, and all manufacturers will be required to comply with the regulation. This raises an important question: should India adopt a similar regulation?
Germany’s 5,000 Heat Deaths: What The Numbers Reveal

Germany’s 5,000 Heat Deaths: What The Numbers Reveal

More than 5,100 people in Germany died from heat-related causes this year until the end of June, the Robert Koch Institute reports. But how can researchers prove that someone died because of soaring temperatures?
Japan Revises Imperial Succession But Still Excludes Women

Japan Revises Imperial Succession But Still Excludes Women

Parliament has adjusted imperial succession laws in the country, seeking to ensure the royal line endures, but maintained the bar on women emperors. A popular princess, Aiko, would be next in line if sex was no issue.
"Whole Cricketing World Mourn a Genius": Farokh Engineer Pays Tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers

"Whole Cricketing World Mourn a Genius": Farokh Engineer Pays Tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers