In 1831, a sand-clearing resident on the Isle of Lewis unearthed 93 elaborately carved figures, the Lewis Chessmen, made of walrus ivory and whale teeth. Image Credits: British Museum, via Wikimedia Commons Long before the Isle of Lewis came to be known as a hiking paradise for history lovers, there was a hidden story that…
Amritsar: Amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s appeal for economic restraint and reduced gold purchases to conserve foreign exchange, jewellers in Punjab have voiced concern over what they described as “one-sided sacrifice” being expected from ordinary citizens and small traders.National president of the Akhil Bharatiya Swarnkar Sangh, Kashmir Singh Rajput, said sentiments in the bullion market…
Key Meeting In June 2nd Week, Aspirants Knock AICC Doors For 2 Vacant BerthsHyderabad: With the Congress govt set to complete two-and-a-half years in office on June 7, the focus has shifted back to long-pending cabinet expansion and a possible reshuffle, with the party high command reportedly keen on filling the two vacant berths in…
NEW DELHI: India is learning to live with a hotter future. From Delhi to Mumbai, temperatures are regularly crossing 45 degrees Celsius, heatwaves are lasting longer and cities are becoming giant heat traps due to rapid urbanisation and the growing urban heat island effect.But if there is one thing Indians are famous for, it is…
Residents of Kamaraj Nagar and TNHB quarters in Avadi have been complaining of power outages for the past one week Chennai: TNPDCL has lodged a police complaint saying bike-borne individuals had been stealing power fuses from electricity distribution pillar boxes, leading to power outage in Avadi area.Residents of Kamaraj Nagar and TNHB quarters in Avadi…
Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court quashed a food adulteration case registered against a biryani masala-making unit owner, holding that police lacked jurisdiction to investigate food adulteration offences.The case was booked on a police complaint alleging the unit owner manufactured adulterated biryani masala and stored it in unhygienic conditions.Relying on precedent rulings, the court held that…
UPSSSC releases UP Lekhpal City Intimation Slip 2026 for May 21 examination UP Lekhpal City Intimation Slip 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the UP Lekhpal City Intimation Slip 2026 on May 11, 2026. Candidates appearing for the Revenue Lekhpal Recruitment examination can now check their allotted examination city through…
Veteran filmmaker Bharathiraja, one of the most celebrated names in Indian cinema, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 84.As reported by Indian Express, the director died at his residence in Chennai due to age-related health complications, according to family.Bharathiraja built a career spanning nearly five decades. He earned admiration as a director, producer,…
Drone surveillance & spot tests to curb drug activity around hostels: Malkajgiri CP Sumathi HYDERABAD: Malkajgiri police commissioner B Sumathi on Thursday announced intensified anti-narcotics and law-and-order measures in the Dilsukhnagar and surrounding areas, citing the concentration of educational institutions and student hostels in the area. The move follows her surprise late-night foot patrol in…
Global oil prices surged past $120 on Thursday, briefly touching $122, the highest level since 2022 as fears of prolonged supply disruptions intensified amid a deadlock in talks to end the US conflict with Iran.Brent crude for June delivery rose around 1.9% to near $120 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) edged up…
