Mumbai: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has proposed a significant relaxation in parking norms for star-category hotels located within a 2-kilometre radius of the airport, tabling the plan before its civic improvements committee. The proposal seeks to reduce existing parking requirements prescribed under the Development Control and Promotion Regulations 2034 (DCPR 2034) by 50%, though…
Kolkata: Politicians across party lines made a beeline to make the most of the last Sunday of campaigning before the second phase of polling. While several started early to finish by 11 am, some braved the heat even after 12 noon.Though the scorching sun was missing in morning, there was extreme discomfort throughout the day….
NEW DELHI: With temperatures soaring and heatwave conditions intensifying, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday directed officials to strictly implement the Heat Wave Action Plan 2026 on the ground. Highlighting the growing severity of heat conditions, the Chief Minister pointed out a worrying trend: Delhi has seen temperatures exceeding 40°C for nearly 40 consecutive…
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez have committed $34 million through the Bezos Earth Fund to accelerate the development of sustainable textiles. The funding focuses on alternatives to conventional materials such as polyester and viscose, which are largely derived from fossil fuels. By supporting research into biodegradable and plastic-free fibres, the initiative aims to reduce the…
Over the years, Elliot Page, best known for The Umbrella Academy, has been open about his journey as a transgender man and his experiences growing up queer. From struggling with his identity to coming out and living his truth, the actor has navigated a deeply personal path. In a recent interview, he spoke about these…
A new analysis based on Lightcast data highlights a growing gap between rapid AI adoption and workforce preparedness across major industries. The report shows that sectors like hospitality, healthcare, logistics, and retail are among the least ready for AI-driven changes. While companies are quickly integrating AI into daily operations, from scheduling to decision-making, worker training…
NEW DELHI: The disappointment was clearly visible on Ruturaj Gaikwad’s face after Chennai Super Kings slumped to an eight-wicket defeat against Gujarat Titans at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday.Leading from the front, Gaikwad played a lone hand with a gritty unbeaten 74, helping CSK post a competitive 158/7 against GT.In response, a fluent half-century…
Mumbai: They do the same work, clear the same exams, but earn only Rs 5,000 a month. For at least 15 years, 13 BMC schoolteachers on contract have remained on a fixed honorarium with no benefits, even as junior colleagues have been regularised and now draw monthly salaries of up to Rs 1 lakh.Although contracted…
NEW DELHI: Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera, staying lowkey after row linked to Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and his wife, has moved to the Supreme Court after the Gauhati high court rejected his anticipatory bail plea in a defamation and forgery case the Assam Police registered against him.The Gauhati high court had on April 24…
Trump aide Harmeet Dhillon posted on social media whether the women could repeat the dress they wore at the White House Correspondents’ dinner after a shooter was caught. Harmeet Dhillon, the Indian-origin aide of President Donald Trump, who was present at the White House dinner where a shooting took place targeting the administration officials, made…
