Ahmedabad: The humongous task of restoring songs dating back to the era of India’s first talkie, ‘Alam Ara’ (1931), demands much more than just passion — a finely tuned ear and a deep technical knowledge of vintage recordings.Yet, by his own admission, Shekhar Iyer, an Ahmedabad-based management professor, possessed none of these qualities. Rather, 36…
Ahead of Aamir Khan’s wedding to Gauri Spratt, here’s throwback to Ira Khan’s heartwarming birthday post for her ‘soon-to-be old man’ As Aamir Khan prepares to tie the knot with Gauri Spratt, here’s a throwback to his 2024 birthday when daughter Ira Khan gave fans a heartwarming glimpse into their relationship. Marking the actor’s special…
Chennai: Water released from the Mettur dam a week ago finally reached the Veeranam tank in Cuddalore district on Wednesday, bringing temporary relief to one of the city’s key drinking water sources. However, officials warned that the city’s current reserves may last only about three months if the monsoons fail to deliver sufficient rains.Water Resources…
New Delhi: The chronic traffic bottleneck on south Delhi’s Aruna Asaf Ali Marg appears to have moved a step closer to a permanent solution, with Delhi govt approving a detailed feasibility study for a proposed elevated corridor on the busy stretch.Public Works Department (PWD) has sanctioned around Rs 2 crore for engaging a consultant to…
New Delhi: A court has directed the station house officer of the domestic airport police station to file an action-taken report on a complaint alleging cruelty against a community dog on the IGI Airport premises.Chief judicial magistrate Abhinav Ahlawat sought clarity on whether any complaint was filed, action taken, the status of the inquiry and…
Ludhiana: A labourer has been arrested for allegedly attacking his neighbour with a spade and assaulting the latter’s sister after a dispute over playing loud music in Jodhewal.The injured man suffered a head injury and is undergoing treatment at Civil Hospital.Based on a complaint by the victim’s 28-year-old sister, police registered an FIR under Sections…
Pune: An inquiry into alleged irregularities within the accounts department of the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has uncovered significant financial mismanagement. The probe revealed that civic officials cleared bills worth Rs60 crore without mandatory approvals from the standing committee or general body, and caused losses of approximately Rs6–7 crore through improper fixed deposit (FD)…
PARIS: On tennis’ greatest stages, they have told stories inspired by sakura, cherry blossoms in Japanese, symbolising beauty, renewal and the fleeting nature of life; they’ve highlighted Harajuku, a street in Tokyo, runway for frills and bows. The most talked-about was the dramatic jellyfish-motivated ensemble she wore at the Australian Open in January, walking onto…
Minister Asim Arun during TOI event Lucknow: UP govt is developing a new automated system under which eligible citizens under BPL (below poverty line) category will start receiving pension benefits automatically once they turn 60, said minister of state (independent charge) social welfare, scheduled caste and tribal welfare, Asim Arun at TOI conclave on Thursday.Speaking…
HYDERABAD: A 37-year-old woman was stabbed to death by her husband following a domestic dispute at their residence in Chilkanagar on Friday evening. Police said the accused had allegedly been suspecting his wife’s fidelity for the past few years.According to Uppal sub-inspector Ch Vinay, the deceased was identified as Papithotti Jessica, 37, a nurse. According…
