The species that outlasted empires: Porites rus, now at the centre of one of science’s most unexpected discoveries. Image Credits: Google Gemini Imagine three NBA basketball courts, side by side, at the bottom of the sea. Now, imagine that whole surface is one living coral colony, one that was already 500 years old when the…
Something feels slightly off from the start, like the air before a storm. The Moon’s angle to Saturn makes you sensitive to people’s hidden motives, so you’ll pick up signals others miss. Your health might not remain good today, so slow your pace. Don’t overshare at work or in the family WhatsApp group. Not everyone…
New Delhi: Delhi Technological University (DTU) has initiated plans to upgrade its campus infrastructure through a major civil works project focused on modernisation and repair.The proposal centres on the provision of tactile tiles and allied civil works across key facilities, including the academic block, boys’ and girls’ hostels, central workshop, and auditorium. The project reflects…
Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis launched the Census-2027 campaign by completing self-enumeration digitally. The Governor and Chief Minister also appealed to citizens to participate in the national census. Jishnu Dev Varma completed the self-enumeration at Lokbhavan, the Goveror’s official residence, while Fadnavis completed self-enumeration at Varsha, his official residence. Bombay…
Bengaluru: The first batch of 15 artisans from Belagavi will begin training at Karnataka Institute of Leather Technology and Fashion (KILT) in July under the Prada-Dr Babu Jagjivan Ram Leather Industries Development Corporation Ltd (Lidkar) collaboration, marking the start of a three-year programme to skill 90 artisans in the state.The initiative follows criticism faced by…
The deputy commissioner has directed all committees to maintain strict monitoring and take prompt action to eliminate stubble burning incidents during the harvesting season Gurgaon: District, sub-divisional, block and village-level committees were constituted on Friday to monitor and prevent incidents of open wheat stubble burning. According to an order issued by the deputy commissioner, these…
Ghaziabad: The investigation into the fire at Gaur Green Avenue has identified balcony awnings, particularly PVC sheet coverings, as a primary factor behind the rapid spread of flames across multiple floors, renewing scrutiny of a common but largely unregulated practice across highrises in NCR.Under the National Building Code, balconies in residential buildings are required to…
A pot-bellied man buried in his newspaper. A young woman leaning over her balcony. A musician in full swing at a Goan wedding. A village funeral moving in a quiet rhythm. Mario Miranda had a rare gift: He could turn everyday life into vivid theatre with a few brushstrokes.He was born in Daman on May…
Ahmedabad: Gujarat’s GST collections surged 44% to Rs 9,916 crore in April, up from Rs 6,901 crore during same month last year, marking the highest monthly mop-up since the levy’s implementation, according to the office of the commissioner of taxes.Alongside GST, the state reported additional inflow of Rs 2,711 crore from VAT, Rs 1,055 crore…
Pathankot: A man narrowly escaped after his car fell into a deep drain near Baulian. The incident occurred when he was reversing the vehicle. The area was reportedly dark at the time, adding to the risk. According to reports, the local residents rushed to the spot and, after considerable effort, managed to rescue the driver…
