PINGLA (WEST MIDNAPORE): Their art, passed down from one generation to another, brings alive tales from Indian mythology on scrolls. But ahead of the assembly elections, the Chitrakars of West Midnapore’s Pingla are wielding their brush to paint a contemporary story — of protest at denial of their right to vote.Of the nearly 300 patachitra…
Pune: Senior district administration officials on Thursday said the land acquisition process for the proposed Purandar airport would probably miss the state govt’s May-end deadline, citing two reasons.First, the compensation package is yet to be finalised. Second, Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC)’s funds disbursal is progressing slowly.The MIDC has so far released Rs400 crore. It…
. NEW DELHI: The humble jhalmuri is having its moment under the sun and piquing people’s interest like never before after PM Modi had a taste of it. The moment is breaking the Internet, with views crossing 100 million on Instagram within 24 hours. Similarly, it has clocked 90 million views on Facebook. Modi visited…
Mitchell Starc reflects after comeback spell (IPL Photo) Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Starc made an emphatic return to professional cricket after nearly three months on the sidelines, delivering a performance that instantly silenced any doubts surrounding his fitness and future.Coming back from shoulder and elbow injuries, Starc wasted no time making an impact. In his…
Trigger warning: This article contains mentions of cancer.Dave Coulier, best known for his roles in ‘Fuller House’, ‘The Family Holiday’, and ‘Out Of Control’, recently shared a health update with his fans. The actor had previously revealed that he survived two forms of cancer and was currently in remission. Now, months after confirming the news,…
Chandigarh: The ruling AAP won a confidence motion moved by chief minister Bhagwant Mann in Punjab assembly on Friday. The CM said he would take along a copy of the motion when he meets President Droupadi Murmu on May 5 to demand recall of the seven Rajya Sabha MPs — six from Punjab — who…
Kolkata: A rape survivor told the Calcutta High Court that she had “suffered enough” and did not want to pursue further charges against her brother-in-law, who had raped her in 2013 when she was 17. Respecting her wishes, the HC on April 9, while upholding the conviction, reduced the man’s life sentence to 12 and…
Chennai: For many years now, passengers have been struggling with inadequate facilities at Tambaram railway station, especially on platforms 9 and 10. During peak hours, heavy crowding and absence of escalators force commuters to rely on staircases, often leading to stampede-like situations.The station has emerged as a key transit point for south-bound trains, as Egmore…
Ludhiana: Manufacturers in the bicycle, sewing machine and allied sectors have expressed serious concerns over mounting working capital stress due to delayed GST refunds under the inverted duty structure. They warned that several small units are facing closure.Industry representatives said raw materials are purchased at 18% GST while finished products are sold at 5%, leaving…
Chennai: Angling for fishermen’s votes is a priority for parties in at least seven coastal constituencies stretching from Tiruvottiyur up to Shollinganallur. The 1.5 lakh votes of fishermen are up for grabs, as the battle might not be as easy for DMK this time. The party had swept all fishing constituencies in 2021. But, community…
