Kolkata: With Jamai Sasthi on Sunday , a severe shortage of fish in Kolkata’s markets has cast a shadow over preparations for one of Bengal’s most cherished family festivals. While demand remains high, many of the most sought-after varieties are either unavailable or being sold at steep prices, leaving mothers-in-law anxious about serving their sons-in-law…
During routine repairs in 1799, French soldiers near Rosetta discovered a granodiorite slab inscribed with three scripts. This artefact, the Rosetta Stone, proved to be the key to deciphering ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. Image credits: via Wikimedia Commons There is something rather sneaky about history. World-shattering revelations can happen when one doesn’t think they’re coming. Sometimes…
shanmughasundaram.j@timesofindia.comChennai: Tamil Nadu is likely to face a steep cut in fund allocation for VBG RAMG as per the draft proposal sent to the state govt by the Union rural development ministry.TN officials familiar with the proposal estimate that the state’s share of national funding, which accounted for nearly 10% of total allocations by the…
The deceased’s brother said he was wearing a helmet but suffered a severe head injury when his head hit the cement block Shivansh Sharma, a resident of Palam Vihar Extension, was a second-year BCA student at DPG Degree College in Sector 34 The deceased’s brother said he was wearing a helmet but suffered a severe…
New Delhi: From licences and certificates to water connections and civic approvals, a wide range of public services in Delhi could soon become faster and less cumbersome as Delhi govt embarks on a major governance overhaul.Inspired by Tamil Nadu’s widely acclaimed reforms, the initiative, centred on the principle of “simplification before digitisation”, seeks to redesign…
Potholes on the roads (Chandigarh – tricity story pics) Mohali: Given the potholed and waterlogged roads of Mohali, one might think it has been pouring for weeks. But no, the heavy infrastructure damage is the result of barely one hour of rainfall – twice in the last 48 hours – that too when the rainy…
Budh Vakri Gochar (Mercury retrograde) starts on July 7, 2026. In Vedic astrology, Mercury, also known as Budh, is connected to communication, travel, trade, documents, agreements, technology, and decision-making. When Budh is retrograde, there can be confusion in these areas of your life during this time. Because of this tendency for confusion, be cautious during…
The drive was earlier conducted on June 18, 19 and 20 before being temporarily halted as several PG occupants were still residing in the affected buildings Gurgaon: After a gap of nearly two weeks, the department of town and country planning (DTCP) on Friday resumed its restoration and sealing drive in DLF Phase 3, intensifying…
August sixth, twenty twenty-six, brings an energetic atmosphere ripe for important decisions. The Yang Water Rat day enhances intuition but insists on careful verification of facts. While some zodiac signs should tread lightly, others could seize strategic gains. A well-thought-out plan will benefit Dragon and Monkey folks immensely, while Rat, Tiger, Rabbit, Snake, Dog, and…
Lucknow: In a proposed tourism development plan worth nearly Rs 155 crore, the UP govt has plans to position Lucknow as the gateway to destinations such as Dudhwa National Park and Naimisharanya.The plan was discussed in detail in a meeting to review ongoing tourism and culture projects here on Monday.“The idea is to position Lucknow…
