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Memory, culture, and contemporary narratives at Sri Lankan artist Shanaka Kulathunga’s first solo exhibition in India Gallery Silver Scapes opened Silent Stories, the first solo exhibition in India by celebrated Sri Lankan contemporary figurative artist Shanaka Kulathunga, at CCA Gallery, Bikaner House, New Delhi. The exhibition witnessed the presence of diplomats, senior cultural dignitaries, artists,…

NEW DELHI: Petrol and diesel prices were increased by 87–91 paise per litre on Saturday, taking the cumulative rise in retail fuel rates to nearly Rs 5 per litre in less than 10 days, as state-owned oil companies passed on rising international crude prices.Among major cities, fuel prices remained the highest in metros such as…

Police have arrested a man for the murders of his cousin and her 13-year-old son in Delhi. DELHI: Two days after a woman and her 13-year-old son were found murdered at their residence in southeast Delhi’s Govindpuri, police arrested the woman’s cousin in connection with the case. Investigators said the accused allegedly harboured resentment over…

New Delhi: Reiterating that law doesn’t require a school to obtain prior permission of Directorate of Education for increasing its fee at the start of an academic session, Delhi High Court on Friday quashed DoE’s several circulars on fee hike request by over a hundred schools.“In the circumstances, while this court is unable to offer…

New Delhi: Doctors at AIIMS Delhi on Thursday warned that preeclampsia — a dangerous pregnancy complication linked to high blood pressure — continues to remain a major cause of maternal and newborn complications and deaths in the country, although India has sharply reduced maternal deaths over the years.Speaking on World Preeclampsia Day, experts from the…

New Delhi: To enhance commuter convenience, National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has invited bids for licensing of commercial spaces on the ground floor of Sarai Kale Khan Namo Bharat station on the Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor.Around 818 square metres of space across eight identified locations can be used for a variety of commuter-focused facilities, such…

NEW DELHI: Light rainfall and cloudy skies brought much-needed relief to residents across parts of Delhi-NCR on Saturday morning after days of intense heatwave conditions.Several areas of the national capital received light showers, while neighbouring Noida also witnessed rainfall.Grey clouds covered the sky in Ghaziabad, and cool breezes offered respite from the sweltering heat.The brief…

A massive fire engulfed a furniture market in Delhi’s Shastri Park, prompting an angry response from locals who allegedly pelted stones at initial fire tenders due to a perceived slow response NEW DELHI: Fire tenders sent to tackle a massive blaze at a furniture market in Delhi’s Shastri Park were allegedly pelted with stones late…

New Delhi: Nearly two months after a chemical engineer allegedly murdered an inmate at a de-addiction centre in Outer Delhi’s Alipur, police have formally written to the ministry of social justice and empowerment and Delhi govt, seeking action against the facility.Police sources said a detailed report has been submitted regarding the incident, which has raised…

The Bar Council of India has suspended advocate Samarth Singh from legal practice immediately following allegations of dowry death of his wife, model-turned-actor Twisha Sharma. NEW DELHI: The Bar Council of India on Friday suspended advocate Samarth Singh from practising law with immediate effect in connection with the alleged dowry death of his wife, model-turned-actor…