KOLKATA: PM Narendra Modi sharpened his attack on Trinamool Congress, declaring in rallies across Bengal that “mothers and sisters” would punish it for stymying the women’s reservation bill and urging voters to deliver “maha-punishment” to what he called “maha-jungleraj”, reports Rohit Khanna. Addressing four rallies in six hours Sunday — Bankura’s Barjora, Purulia, Jhargram and…
NEW DELHI: Manav Suthar described himself as being on top of the world after the left-arm spinner’s sensational debut helped India crush Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs in the one-off Test, with the youngster insisting that patience and consistency remain the keys to success in the longest format.Suthar was named Player of the…
New Delhi: A drop in the Yamuna water level at Wazirabad during peak summer has disrupted operations at two major Delhi Jal Board (DJB) water treatment plants, affecting supply in several parts of the capital and triggering complaints of shortages, low pressure and contaminated water.Officials said production at the Chandrawal and Wazirabad plants has declined…
Speakers say women’s silence often rooted in everyday sexism HYDERABAD: For most women, self-censorship and withdrawal are not always personal choices; they are often the result of everyday sexism. Sexist jokes passed off as humour, unsolicited advice dressed as concern, and casual remarks that nobody calls out, everyday sexism rarely looks like a crime, but…
Mullanpur: Punjab Kings’ captain Shreyas Iyer, left, with headcoach Ricky Ponting (PTI Photo) Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting lavished praise on captain Shreyas Iyer after the PBKS skipper produced a sensational unbeaten century to keep the franchise alive in the IPL 2026 playoff race. Punjab ended their six-match losing streak with a commanding seven-wicket…
Range anxiety is still one of the biggest concerns for electric scooter owners in India. On paper, most modern e-scooters quote impressive range figures. But real-world city riding is very different. Stop-go traffic, flyovers, potholes, extra load and hot weather can all bring the number down.The good news is that a few simple habits can…
Congress MP Manish Tewari (File photo/PTI) NEW DELHI: Congress MP Manish Tewari on Monday called for a discussion on whether there should be a new anti-defection law, saying the current composition of the Lok Sabha no longer reflects the mandate given by voters in the 2024 parliamentary elections.“The fundamental point is that in 2024, the…
Bengaluru: A youth has been arrested in connection with violence during the celebrations of RCB’s victory in the IPL final late Sunday night.Sudesh, 22, a resident of KR Pura who works at a private firm, was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident, police said.Around 11.30 pm, three men arrived at…
Karma does not always arrive loudly. Sometimes, it reaches you in whispers, little delays, recurring problems, chance meetings, or even gut feelings of a dire need to change. If you were born on special dates, this is when old karmic lessons can be brought back into the mix to consider. In the month of July…
Silchar: Hailakandi district administration has imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS, 2023, citing the need to maintain law and order amid nationwide protests over the alleged examination paper leak.In the order issued by the district magistrate, the administration said there was a likelihood of rallies, demonstrations, road blockades and other forms of…
