Panaji: Local varieties of summer fruits such as water apples, jamun and other wild fruits, which once sold for as little as Rs 1 per piece are now priced at Rs 5 to 8 each. These seasonal berries are not commercially cultivated in Goa but inconspicuously exist in the wild or in private home gardens.With…
Aries This may feel like one of those work weeks where everything demands immediate attention. Emails move quickly, deadlines suddenly become urgent, and people may expect you to take charge simply because you usually do. Mars gives you the energy to handle pressure, but not every issue requires your involvement. A rushed professional decision could…
KOLKATA: Suvendu Adhikari was on Friday unanimously elected the BJP legislative party leader at a meeting of newly elected MLAs in the presence of Union home minister Amit Shah, paving the way for him to become Bengal’s ninth chief minister.Making the announcement after a 30-minute closed-door meeting with the MLAs, Shah said, “Eight proposals were…
You’re in a positive mood right now, one that accomplishes things without a lot of fuss. Career and education are both supported and you’ll feel more focused, confident and more ready to take on responsibilities than usual. Mercury favours clear thinking, while Mars lends courage to effort. Good combination.There’s also a social current running through…
Lucknow: UP’s network of Anganwadi centres is emerging as the backbone of maternal and child healthcare in rural areas, with the UP govt claiming significant gains in nutrition, institutional deliveries and monitoring of pregnant women through technology-driven interventions.Stating this on the eve of Mother’s Day, an official spokesperson said that over 2.12 crore children, pregnant…
The Pakistan-Australia ODI series comes down to one final showdown at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, with both teams entering the third match level at 1-1. After exchanging wins in the first two games, neither side has managed to establish complete dominance, setting up an exciting contest. Australia won the toss and elected to bat…
The untimely demise of ace film-maker RB Choudary in a horrifying road mishap has left the entire Tamil film industry mourning. While his grieving fans and other personalities from the industry express their pain and grief for the unfortunate loss, heartwarming video footage recalling a moment from his last public event is going viral on…
Victim of Bhiwadi factory fire passes away. Alwar: Harpal Yadav (31), brother of Ramco Metal factory owner Devendra Yadav, died during treatment at a Delhi hospital on Friday, a day after suffering severe burn injuries in a fire that broke out at two factories in Bhiwadi’s UIT industrial area.Five people, including Devendra Yadav and Harpal,…
BJP had claimed that button for BJP had been taped at at a booth in Falta In a rare move, the election commission on Saturday order “fresh” polling in the entire constituency of Falta on May 21. Citing, “subversion of democratic process”, it announce its decision with counting scheduled for May 24. The Election Commission’s…
With sandalwood theft continuing to be a major concern for growers in the state, Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Ltd has invited farmers, scientists and organisations to suggest advanced technologies and equipment to protect the precious trees.Announcing the initiative Thursday, industries minister MB Patil said individuals and organisations with innovative anti-theft solutions will be given the…
