Jaipur: Residents of Nemi Sagar Colony in Vaishali Nagar have threatened to boycott the upcoming civic elections if authorities fail to address what they claim are years of unresolved problems related to parking, commercial activity, late-night disturbances, sanitation and roads.Residents said more than 400 families in the colony and surrounding areas are affected, with the…
NEW DELHi: Attacking home minister Amit Shah for demanding an apology over the Vande Mataram row, Congress claimed the minister had insulted Bhimrao Ambedkar’s memory in Rajya Sabha and that he owes allegiance to an organisation that did not unfurl the tricolour at its headquarters till 2002 – in what were allusions to Shah’s controversial…
An 8-year-old boy’s unexpected catch during a fishing trip at a lake near Philadelphia has raised concerns about exotic pets being introduced into local waterways.On Saturday morning, Seamus Coffey, 8, reeled in a 2-lb red-bellied piranha, which he initially thought might be a large bass while he was fishing with his dad at a lake…
Two very different dinosaur movies devoured a modest chunk of the North American box office this weekend, although neither came close to unseating ‘Spider-Man’ from its perch atop the charts, nor managed to steal second place from ‘The Odyssey’.‘Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie’ and ‘The End of Oak Stree’, one targeted to very young children…
Some days ask for sparkle. This one asks for stamina. The Moon and Saturn create pressure around effort and results, so you may feel tense and slightly restless even while doing everything right.Still, don’t mistake pressure for failure. You’re expected to show the consistency of your work, not just confidence. A younger sibling or someone…
New Delhi: Two months after a woman was found murdered in northwest Delhi’s Bhalswa Dairy, police have arrested her absconding husband in connection with the case.The victim, Ujma, was allegedly killed by her husband, Sharvar Ali (40). The couple is survived by three children. Police said Ali had been evading arrest since the incident, and…
Mumbai: The Vasai Virar Citizens Action Forum on Sunday tweeted about a 7.26 am Virar–Churchgate AC local witnessing water leakage inside an AC coach, causing significant inconvenience and discomfort to commuters.“It is deeply concerning that passengers are paying a steep premium fare for AC local services, yet basic standards of safety, comfort, and maintenance are…
Bengaluru: A query about a bus stop turned into a violent assault on a 38-year-old man, who was allegedly robbed of Rs 25,000 and attacked with a sharp weapon by a ragpicker near a wine shop in T Dasarahalli around 1.30am Saturday.Nagaraj G, from Pavagada, was planning to travel to his native place Friday night….
Chennai: For nearly three months, residents of Thirumullaivoyal have been navigating slushy roads after stormwater drain and road-relaying works left several internal stretches dug up and unfinished. With frequent spells of rain over the past two weeks, these roads have made daily commute difficult, increasing the risk of accidents.In localities such as Manikandan Nagar, Manikandapuram,…
Hyderabad: The onset of ‘saravana masam’ on Thursday has led has sent airfares to major pilgrimage destinations soaring by 100% to 200%, according to a scan of booking portals. Travel agents said the sharp rise is driven by thousands of devotees traditionally travelling to temples across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha and Andhra…
