Humble Re 1 retains coining glory despite rise of digital payments NEW DELHI: It will buy you a candy but not much else. The last time you probably searched for it may have been to settle a toss in a cricket match. Yet, despite a steady drop in its value, Re 1 remains the most…
Pune: Several residents of Saibabanagar woke up to a nauseating stench in the early hours of Thursday and reported respiratory distress, following poly aluminium chloride gas leakage from an unattended tank at an open plot near Aai Mata Mandir, close to Gangadham Chowk.As many as 22 people, including six children, were admitted to Sassoon General…
Mylswamy Annadurai served as the project director of Chandrayaan-1 and was also associated with Chandrayaan-2 and the Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan). CHENNAI: Renowned scientist Mylswamy Annadurai has been appointed chairman of the curriculum design committee, replacing State Planning Commission member Sultan Ahmed Ismail, who stepped down from the position two weeks ago.Annadurai, an ISRO scientist,…
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has issued an advisory to all States and Union Territories, urging immediate and effective implementation of measures under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, also known as the POSH Act. NEW DELHI: The National Commission for Women (NCW) has issued an advisory…
Access to timely medical diagnosis and reliable agricultural data remains one of India’s most persistent rural development challenges. This delay has measurable consequences. Conditions such as diabetes, anaemia, thyroid disorders and hypertension are frequently detected late in rural settings, contributing to higher complication rates and greater long-term healthcare costs. Government programmes, including the National Rural…
The UFC’s planned White House event has expanded into a multimillion-dollar spectacle, with $1.5 million VIP “Partner Investment” packages offering exclusive access alongside mass public ticket giveaways. Promoted as part of America’s 250th anniversary, the card blends sport, politics, and entertainment, featuring elite fighters while highlighting the growing partnership between the UFC, Dana White, and…
BJP Telangana president N Ramchander Rao Hyderabad: Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao urged cadre to draw inspiration from the party’s victory in West Bengal and work diligently for the upcoming Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) elections. He was speaking at a meeting with division presidents and senior leaders from the GHMC, along with Rajya…
Pune: The civic body is contemplating to fund medical expenses of deceased corporators’ family members, even as activists said the administration must be judicious about such expenditure.Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) officials said the standing committee had approved a proposal regarding the same and it will be sent to the general body for a final nod….
Gurgaon: Rain and thunderstorms swept across several parts of the city on Thursday evening, giving residents major relief from the weeklong heatwave and days of scorching heat and dry weather.In a nowcast issued at 4.19pm, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) had warned of light to moderate thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, hail and wind speeds of…
R Madhavan has opened up about ageing, life planning and the challenges of staying relevant in a rapidly changing world. Speaking about his current work and personal reflections, the actor emphasised that while people are living longer today, very few are truly prepared for what comes after retirement.In an insightful conversation with Varun Dua, Madhavan…
