Taslima Nasreen’s planned return to Kolkata after nearly two decades has triggered a political face-off in West Bengal, with the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) trading barbs over the exiled Bangladeshi author’s visit.Nasreen, who was forced to leave the city in 2007 following violent protests over her writings, is scheduled to…
There is a particular sound that belongs to the Alps in summer. It drifts across mountain meadows, echoes from rocky slopes and sometimes arrives before the animals themselves come into view. The ringing of cowbells has become so closely associated with Switzerland, Austria and parts of southern Germany that many visitors assume the bells exist…
China’s economy lost pace in the April-June quarter, despite rising exports as weak domestic demand and investment dragged growth to its slowest pace in more than three years. Official data released on Wednesday showed that the economy expanded at an annualised 4.3%, down from 5% in the January-March quarter and below forecasts. Exports continued to…
Amaal Mallik teased an upcoming ‘Awarapan 2’ song with a cryptic “Khatam” post on X, quoting the original film’s iconic dialogue. Fans reacted with excitement. Directed by Nitin Kakkar, the sequel stars Emraan Hashmi, Disha Patani and Shabana Azmi, releasing August 14, 2026. The 2007 original later became a cult classic. Amaal Mallik is gearing…
The Joint Admission Committee (JAC) Chandigarh has started the round 2 counselling process for admission to undergraduate engineering programmes for the 2026-27 academic session. Candidates taking part in the counselling can now complete the choice filling and locking process from July 15 to July 17, 2026, through the official website.Candidates are advised to carefully review…
Brendon McCullum (AP Photo) England’s search for a new Test coach has taken on a distinctly IPL flavour, with several of the world’s most accomplished franchise coaches emerging as leading contenders to replace Brendon McCullum following his dismissal.Former England coach and current Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower heads a nine-man shortlist that also…
Many homes prefer a small waterfall Buddha to decorate their space. It is a mixture of the sound of flowing water and the presence of Buddha. According to Vastu Shastra, if placed in the right way, this kind of decorative piece can help in creating a peaceful and harmonious environment. Best placement direction Generally Vastu…
Wangchuk joined the protest on June 28 and has been on an indefinite fast since then. NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Wednesday said it will hear on Thursday a public interest litigation (PIL) raising concerns over the health of activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on an indefinite fast at Jantar Mantar.The Cockroach Janta…
The deceased, identified as (C) Sabarivarman, was a resident of the Nagercoil area CHENNAI: A 34-year-old man who was arrested for allegedly selling tobacco products and remanded to judicial custody has died in prison in Tamil Nadu‘s Kanniyakumari district, triggering protests by his family, who have alleged custodial assault.The deceased, identified as Sabarivarman, was a…
File photo: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla NEW DELHI: The 20 rebel TMC MPs, whose merger with Nationalist Citizens Party of India is yet to get Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla‘s recognition, are likely to hold their parliamentary party meeting here under the aegis of their new organisation Sunday, with its senior member Sudip Bandyopadhyay…
