CHENNAI: Archaeologists of Tamil University have unearthed rare ‘pit houses’ dating to the Neolithic period, at Molapalayam near Coimbatore on the foothills of the Western Ghats.The agro-pastoral community that lived here 3,500 years ago could have used the pits within their houses to store foodgrain or protect themselves from natural disasters, archaeologists said.Some pits had…
Hyderabad: The Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (TGIIC) is gearing up for another land auction in Raidurg Panmaktha (Knowledge City), with a record upset price of Rs 139 crore per acre. Officials told TOI the govt was expecting to pocket around Rs 2,000 crore by auctioning about 11 acres.TGIIC issued a notification for the auctions…
The unearthing of a multi-million dollar hoard in Vienna has captured the world’s imagination. What began as a simple renovation quickly turned into an event of historical significance. In the Penzing district, a plumber stumbled upon a mysterious rope sticking out from the concrete floor of a basement. Curious, he decided to pull it, leading…
Lucknow: UP govt will organize a three-day “Rashmirathi Festival” from April 24-26 at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Lucknow to mark the death anniversary of Rashtrakavi Ramdhari Singh Dinkar.The event will feature three plays and one dance drama, said agriculture minister Surya Pratap Shahi during a press conference at Lok Bhavan on Saturday.The event is…
Bengaluru: In what is being perceived as an intent of “minority appeasement” after the Davangere South fiasco, where the government decided to not give a ticket to a minority candidate for the by-election, the cabinet on Thursday approved a Rs 600-crore plan for the community colonies across the state.The grant for development of minority colonies…
Asha Bhosle’s enchanting farmhouse in Lonavala, where opulence meets rustic charm, serves as the perfect getaway. This spacious retreat encompasses vibrant gardens, a chef’s kitchen, four uniquely designed bedrooms, and luxurious features like a private pool and jacuzzi. Overflowing with natural light and breathtaking vistas, it embodies her appreciation for tranquility and a harmonious life…
Guwahati: Chief secretary Ravi Kota has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the death of a woman who fell into a manhole during heavy rain and flooding on Sunday night in Maligaon, terming preventable incidents resulting in loss of life as “unacceptable” and warning that such lapses will be dealt with firmly, reports Mukut Das.The CS…
Navi Mumbai: Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation’s commissioner Kailas Shinde directed that pre-monsoon works in Navi Mumbai should be completed by May 15 and asked all authorities to coordinate so citizens do not face problems during the monsoon and the system remains ready for relief work. Various govt agencies attended a review meeting recently under the…
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the RRB NTPC Graduate final result for CEN 05/2024. The result has been published on all regional official websites and is available in PDF format.Candidates can access the CBAT & CBTST Exam result through their respective regional RRB websites. The result link has been activated on the homepage,…
Israel has expanded its control of Gazan territory and is considering more intense military action, further squeezing the war-torn enclave. The army advanced beyond the agreed temporary boundary and now controls 60% of Gaza, finance minister Bezalel Smotrich said this week. That figure was corroborated by another Israeli official and a foreign diplomat involved in…
