Tamil Nadu braces for heavy showers across over 15 districts as the intense summer heat concludes. CHENNAI: Heavy rain is expected across more than 15 districts in Tamil Nadu following the end of the peak summer spell, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday. The peak phase of summer, known as ‘Agni Natchathiram’, lasted…
Kolkata: After an 18-day break, students of classes 5-7 and 11 returned to Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya on Wednesday. Regular classes will begin on Thursday.The school had declared a closure from July 5 following the death of class-12 student Diptangshu Mahato after drinking scalding tea. The authorities decided to reopen the school in a phased manner….
Residents allege that officials attempted to begin excavation inside the apartment premises without prior notice, escalating tensions Bengaluru: A proposed stormwater drain (SWD) alignment through a BDA apartment complex has sparked a fresh dispute between two civic bodies, leaving over 200 families caught in the middle. Residents allege that officials attempted to begin excavation inside…
Lucknow: Scattered rain in several parts of the city on Tuesday afternoon brought relief from humid conditions, but also led to waterlogging in some areas. India Meteorological Department has forecast hot and humid weather on Wednesday, with no widespread rainfall likely over next few days.Weather changed around 3 pm as dark clouds gathered over the…
Mumbai: For Tanush Shantaram Nalawade, a student of Valia Junior College, this year’s result is more than just a number. Scoring 62.67%, Tanush says the achievement carries deep personal meaning after he lost his father during the academic year.“Initially, I was deeply confused and shaken by what I went through, but my family members, friends…
File photo (Picture credit: AFP) BRASILIA: Brazilian leaders unveiled a new national climate plan Monday that prioritises enhanced forest protections as a key strategy in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.The Latin American giant hasn’t updated its main program to mitigate climate change since 2008, and the new plan looks forward to 2035, when Brazil is expected…
A tragic accident on Ashoka Road in central Delhi claimed the lives of two brothers, a 20-year-old BSc student and his 14-year-old sibling. (Representative image) NEW DELHI: A 20-year-old BSc student and his 14-year-old brother were killed after their motorcycle collided with a goods carrier on Ashoka Road in central Delhi’s Parliament Street area late…
RWAs were instructed to carry out mock drills by releasing water into the pits and observing whether the structures facilitate proper infiltration RWAs were instructed to carry out mock drills by releasing water into the pits and observing whether the structures facilitate proper infiltration RWAs were instructed to carry out mock drills by releasing water…
A small lab mistake became one of electronics’ most important manufacturing methods. Image credit – Wikimedia Laboratory mistakes often lead to something extremely unusual. In fact, many groundbreaking scientific findings have come from minor mishaps. For instance, according to some accounts, Polish chemist Jan Czochralski accidentally dipped his pen into molten metal rather than ink…
Jaipur: Rajasthan’s solar industry is bracing for a turbulent transition after the Centre made it mandatory for solar project developers to procure Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) modules manufactured using Indian-made solar cells from June 1.Currently, a large share of solar cells is imported, making India dependent on other countries and limiting the economic benefits of…
