The modern reader is no longer fiercely loyal to just one medium. The contemporary reading habit is inherently fluid. (Representative Image) For decades, purists have warned of the impending “death of the book,” predicting that screens would inevitably swallow the written word whole. Yet, as India celebrates National Reading Day on June 19—matching concurrent celebrations…
Pune: Major private hospitals run by charitable trusts in the city have refused to comply with the govt resolution to implement the state health insurance scheme MJPJAY, as instructed by health minister Prakashrao Abitkar in 2025.The scheme ensures health insurance for everyone in the state up to a certain capping based on the disease.Chairperson of…
Old Trails Fire burns near Dwight Merkel Sports Complex (AP photo) More than 4,000 firefighters, backed by the National Guard and crews from over a dozen states, battled multiple wildfires across Washington state, US on Saturday as strong winds and extreme heat fuelled blazes that forced widespread evacuations and power outages.Governor Bob Ferguson declared a…
Ahmedabad: Industry titans and policymakers at the GCCI Gujarat Sustainability Summit 2026 have issued a clarion call to the private sector: sustainability is no longer a peripheral “green” obligation, but a core driver of profitability. Addressing over 1,000 delegates in Ahmedabad, leaders argued that embedding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) into mainstream strategy is now…
New Delhi: In a move aimed at improving traffic management and boosting revenue, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has decided to identify parking sites allegedly being operated illegally across the city.In an internal communication issued to all zonal deputy commissioners, MCD said it had been receiving complaints and reports from various sources regarding the unregulated…
Traffic was halted in Sector 16 for a VIP movement on Aug 30 last year Noida: That sudden traffic jam that Noida has a proclivity to spring on you out of nowhere has a reason. Police data shows that Noida, Greater Noida, and other parts of the district witnessed nearly 5,500 VIP and VVIP visits…
Walmik Karad (File Photo) BEED: Vigilance teams of the Maharashtra Prison Department have launched separate inquiries into allegations that Walmik Karad, a key accused in the murder of sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, received preferential treatment inside Beed District Jail, officials said on Friday.Teams from the department’s Pune and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar units inspected CCTV cameras installed near…
Aries: Think new-today. Your curiosity makes you come up with creative ideas. Perhaps attempting something fresh at work today will do the trick The possibility of more success could come through trying fresh solutions. Creativity can also create chances to make money. Always keep an open mind and keep learning from the people around you….
Locals and volunteers from various NGOs distribute food and essential supplies to fire victims on Saturday Lucknow: The Vikasnagar slum cluster tragedy on Apr 15 spilled onto social media feeds — triggering not just shock, but an unprecedented wave of citizen-led relief.Within hours of videos and reels showing charred homes, injured residents and families sitting…
Aizawl: Mizoram on Wednesday launched the MizoTaxi mobile application, a home-grown cab aggregation platform aimed at modernising public transport and offering commuters govt-approved fares amid opposition from different corners.Transport minister Vanlalhlana launched the app at a function at the directorate conference Hall of the Transport Department, calling it “a significant milestone” for Mizoram’s public transport….
