Penguin Random House India says no external pressure behind decision not to publish Sonia Gandhi’s memoir; cites impasse over a particular issue. NEW DELHI: Maintaining that there was no external pressure behind its decision to not publish Sonia Gandhi’s memoir, Penguin Random House India Monday said there was an impasse over “a particular issue” during…
A 22-year-old Penn State student was shot dead in Philadelphia after trying to stop robbers who had stolen his mobile phone, leaving family, friends and neighbours devastated by a senseless act of violence.Billy Schmidt was killed in the early hours of Saturday morning, just steps away from his family home in south Philadelphia. Surveillance footage…
The music industry is mourning the loss of legendary singer Asha Bhosle, who passed away on April 12, 2026, following cardiac complications. Amid the outpouring of tributes, it is her granddaughter Zanai Bhosle who has been sharing deeply personal moments, reflecting on their bond and the void left behind. The music industry is mourning the…
Activists have launched an online petition to raise awareness about the problems caused by high-decibel sound systems and sought a complete ban Pune: Most corporators of Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) have said speakers should be allowed at low decibel levels during the Ganesh festival, even as activists demand a total ban on DJ systems.Activists have…
While welcoming the reduction, HSPA president Venkata Sainath said textbooks’ cost forms only a small part of what parents spend each academic year Hyderabad: Telangana govt’s decision to reduce textbook prices by 17% in the upcoming academic year is unlikely to significantly ease the financial burden on families with children enrolled in private schools, according…
Mohali: NGT’s principal bench, New Delhi, has sought fresh status reports from the municipal corporation (MC), Mohali, and the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) on solid waste management and cleanliness in the town.The directions came during the hearing of an original application titled Punjab Judges & Officers Rural Cooperative Housing Building Society Ltd vs State…
HC rejects woman’s Rs 50L alimony plea, says permanent alimony must be sought under Hindu Marriage Act Hyderabad: Telangana high court has ruled that a divorced woman seeking permanent alimony must file a specific application under the Hindu Marriage Act and cannot seek the relief under provisions of the Civil Procedure Code, while dismissing an…
Nanobubbles cleaned up the Lincoln reflecting pool: here’s how they could be used on dying seas and lakes zThe Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC has become more than a landmark. It is now a real-world testing ground for nanobubbles, microscopic gas bubbles that can clean water, control algae and may eventually help restore…
