A heart-wrenching incident occurred involving a 22-year-old student from Jind who drowned in Moldova during his studies (Representative image generated using AI) JIND: A 22-year-old youth from Chandpur village in Jind district, who had reportedly gone to Europe for higher studies, died after drowning in Moldova. He had gone to the seaside with his friends…
Pune: The ongoing Shravan period is seeing some people go beyond fasting and dietary restrictions by reducing their screen time, switching off social media notifications, avoiding mindless scrolling and keeping their phones away.“This is a sort of modern extension of the traditional focus of the month. We are consciously looking to create a quieter month…
Guwahati: A shortage of Braille teachers and specialised courses is limiting education and employment opportunities for Assam’s blind students, the All Assam Blind Students’ Union claimed.The union on Monday accused the state govt of failing to address its long-pending demands on education, employment, skill development and social security despite repeated memoranda.Union general secretary Rituraj Das…
Lucknow: Mankameshwar Temple observed Gudiya Pujan and Naag Panchami on Monday with an emphasis on respect for women, preservation of folk traditions and a broader message of brotherhood and peace.Mahant Devyagiri led the rituals and departed from a customary practice linked with Gudiya Pujan in which dolls, or gudiyas, are beaten. She said the tradition…
Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot Jaipur: Congress stepped up its attack on the Bhajan Lal Sharma-led BJP govt Monday over fresh restrictions on outsiders entering govt schools and taking photographs or videos without the principal’s permission.Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and state Congress president Govind Singh Dotasra questioned the need for the restrictions, alleging the…
Rijiju defends police response to student protests (ANI image) NEW DELHI: Union parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday defended the Bihar and Delhi governments and law enforcement agencies over their handling of student protests, saying security forces managed large crowds without any casualties or serious injuries.“Not a single person died; not a single person…
Tropical Storm Lala strengthened on the Big Island of Hawaii (Picture credit: AP) Hawaii officials linked one death on Monday to Tropical Storm Lala after a woman reported missing from Naalehu on the Big Island was found dead. Authorities did not immediately release further information about her or how she died.The death was confirmed a…
Indian equities face a mix of domestic and global factors, with crude oil prices, foreign fund flows, currency movements and developments in global markets likely to remain key areas of focus. The trajectory of oil prices could remain important for investor sentiment, particularly as elevated energy costs have already featured prominently in market commentary. Investors…
Salma Hayek welcomes her first grandson, shares an adorable video, and reveals the baby’s name in a new post online. (Instagram) Salma Hayek is officially a grandmother now! The beloved actress, who is best known for her roles in films like ‘Desparado,’ ‘Grown Ups,’ and ‘From Dusk Till Dawn,’ recently shared a post on her…
Bengaluru school shuts offline classes amid H1N1 cases and concerns over unhygienic vendors BENGALURU: Clarence High School on Pottery Road has suspended offline classes until Aug 18 after hundreds of students and staff reported cold, cough and fever. Two cases of H1N1 have been confirmed.The school was closed on Aug 12 for deep cleaning and…
