Chennai: As dusk settles over Okkarapatti village in Andipatti constituency of Theni district, Ramayee, 60, hurries behind her six goats toward her home; V Palanichamy, 59, a vegetable vendor, weighs out the last of his onions from his three-wheeler cart. They are eager to wrap up their day’s work and catch the political campaigners making…
Hyderabad: A political slugfest broke out during the Lok Sabha debate on the delimitation bill on Thursday after remarks by Karnataka BJP MP Tejasvi Surya triggered a strong backlash from Telangana leaders, reigniting sensitivities associated with bifurcation of united Andhra Pradesh.During the discussion, Surya criticised the former UPA govt’s legacy, claiming the bifurcation of united…
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath flags off 10 lakh commercial vehicles manufactured at the Tata Motors Lucknow plant, in Lucknow. Tata Sons Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran is also present Gorakhpur: Tata Sons chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran on Wednesday underscored the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, likening its impact on human civilisation to that of the invention of steam…
A routine renovation in Turkey’s Cappadocia in 1963 unearthed Derinkuyu, a vast underground city. This ancient marvel, extending 85 meters deep, housed thousands with residential areas, stables, and sophisticated ventilation. Most people who take a sledgehammer to a basement wall are looking for extra storage space or a hidden pipe. But in 1963, a homeowner…
Delhi-Dehradun Expressway Delhi-Dehradun Expressway opens today! The much awaited Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor, that will slash the travel time between the two cities has been inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi today. Built under the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), the Delhi-Dehradun expressway has several unique features, including a wildlife corridor for easy movement of animals.Before…
Chandigarh: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday came down heavily on the BJP-led Centre after the Enforcement Directorate raided the residence of state industries and power minister Sanjeev Arora, accusing the ruling party of using central agencies to intimidate non-BJP governments and throttle democracy ahead of elections.Addressing a press conference, Mann alleged that the…
Cyanotypes are among the earliest photographic printing processes, distinguished by their striking cyan-blue hue produced through exposure to ultraviolet light (delhi_art_centre) The distinctive white-on-Prussian blue images, created using a simple mix of chemicals and UV light, are drawing analogue photography enthusiasts and art lovers. Part of the appeal lies in how they look like artworks…
NEW DELHI: Nearly seven lakh voters have been added to the electoral rolls in West Bengal ahead of the assembly elections, officials said, though detailed demographic data is yet to be released by the Election Commission of India.Of the newly added electorate, about 3.22 lakh are set to vote in the first phase, while nearly…
Bathinda: Punjab on Sunday recorded four new crop residue burning cases, taking the total count so far this season to 14. Madhya Pradesh continued to lead the chart with 18,376 incidents.Madhya Pradesh reported 1,058 out of 1,815 crop residue burning cases reported on Sunday across the states, taking the cumulative count to 25,976.As per the…
Ludhiana: The municipal corporation’s plan to seek Water Plus certification under the Swachh Bharat Mission has drawn sharp reactions from residents and activists, who have questioned both the city’s preparedness for the certification and the manner in which public feedback is being sought.With the absence of an e-mail address in the public notice emerging as…
