Although many people believe that their plastic waste is managed effectively and properly through recycling, a good amount of exported plastic waste goes to nations that lack proper waste management facilities. Sometimes, plastic, which is considered recyclable, is burnt openly, thereby emitting dangerous gases and particulate matter into the atmosphere. Recycling of plastics, exportation of…
London/Kolkata: Anisha Chakraborty texted her brother Raktim in the US from Birmingham last Friday to say she had good news to share. The 28-year-old from Kolkata’s Mukundapur had been job-hunting after completing her master’s with distinction at Aston University and had just made it to the final round of an interview.Raktim, who is based in…
Mumbai’s housing societies are revitalizing community bonding through organized sports leagues MUMBAI: The pearly gates of suburban Mumbai’s housing societies are burnishing the traditional idea of social recreation. Residents of posh complexes in Malad, Borivli, Mulund and Powai are no longer simply filling Holi balloons at the community tap or playing tambola to win dinner…
Pune: The Pune city police, in a coordinated operation, rescued a one-year-old girl who was kidnapped from the Pune railway station area and detained three suspects within 16 hours in Daund.Deputy commissioner of police (crime) Gauhar Hasan told TOI, “The child’s parents were asleep near the railway station when the incident occurred. They earn a…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Sudeep Shah, Head – Technical Research and Derivatives at SBI Securities has recommended Yatharth Hospital & Trauma Care Services Ltd, and Gujarat Ambuja Exports Ltd as the top stock recommendations for the week that starts today, May 4, 2026. The expert also shares his outlook for…
Kolkata Knight Riders have had a difficult season so far but come into this game with some confidence after winning their last two matches. They are currently placed eighth in the standings in the 10-team competition, but those wins have given them a chance to rebuild their campaign. KKR had struggled earlier, losing five matches…
Kolkata: The state on Monday formally joined Ayushman Bharat, the Centre’s flagship health insurance scheme, enabling residents of the state to access cashless treatment at over 36,000 empanelled hospitals across the country. Bengal was the only remaining state/UT that had not join Ayushman Bharat earlier.The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed at Vigyan Bhavan in…
New Delhi: A day after the devastating fire in south Delhi’s Hauz Rani, the usually bustling locality wore a sombre look. Guest houses were shuttered, anxious tourists were waiting to retrieve their belongings and the crowd on the streets was noticeably thin.Some hotel and guest house operators were seen removing signboards from outside their establishments….
June 2026 begins with a visible rise in your standing, Pisces. People listen more carefully when you speak, and your ideas carry weight in meetings, family discussions, and social circles. Friends, relatives, and well-wishers play a direct part in this lift. A word of recommendation, a timely introduction, or simple public praise can push you…
Romario Shepherd (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League 2026 points table after Match 27 reflects a tightly contested season. Punjab Kings lead with 9 points from five games, remaining unbeaten. Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals follow closely on 8 points each. Sunrisers Hyderabad have surged into fourth with 6 points, joining Delhi…
