Jaipur: Trade unions, labour organisations and people’s groups Thursday demanded a substantial hike in Rajasthan’s minimum wages and announced the formation of a joint struggle front to push for workers’ rights amid rising inflation and worsening livelihood conditions.At a state-level conference held at Rajasthan Samagra Seva Sangh in Durgapura, representatives from nearly 30 organisations passed…
Chennai: A ride from Thiruvanmiyur Junction to Sholinganallur, which could be covered in 15 minutes until a few years ago, now takes 40 minutes. Reason: Wrong-side driving, U-turns, CMRL work, haphazard parking and poor enforcement at service road junctions.The 13-km stretch between Madhya Kailash and Sholinganallur on Rajiv Gandhi Salai (OMR), one of Chennai’s busiest…
1. Structure of EMCV IRES-48S ribosomal pre-initiation complex2. Tanweer Hussain (left) and Deepakash Das (right) 1. Structure of EMCV IRES-48S ribosomal pre-initiation complex2. Tanweer Hussain (left) and Deepakash Das (right) 1. Structure of EMCV IRES-48S ribosomal pre-initiation complex2. Tanweer Hussain (left) and Deepakash Das (right) 1. Structure of EMCV IRES-48S ribosomal pre-initiation complex2. Tanweer Hussain…
Ahmedabad: Airfares from Ahmedabad to Kolkata have risen sharply, with one-way ticket prices touching Rs 17,000-22,000 on election dates. The rise is a result of election travel, the ongoing IPL matches and peak holiday demand. Hike in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices has further impacted fares.Disha Basu, a professional in Ahmedabad, who booked herself an…
Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor to star in Ayan Mukerji’s Brahmastra 2 (Image Credits IMDb and Instagram) After the release of ‘Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva’ in 2022, the Astraverse looks set to enter its next phase, with Ranbir Kapoor and director Ayan Mukerji reportedly gearing up to reunite for ‘Brahmastra 2’. A…
Varanasi: The DBT-Interdisciplinary School of Life Sciences, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, established with support of the department of biotechnology, has announced launch of a new M Sc Life Sciences programme from academic session 2026–27. According to the BHU spokesperson, the programme has been designed as a multidisciplinary and research-oriented postgraduate course that integrates…
MTC was already operating 25 such buses. The facility has now been extended to 44 more schools across the city and suburbs, bringing more students under the scheme. Chennai: As many as 3,365 students from corporation and government-aided schools used Metropolitan Transport Corporation’s exclusive free school buses on Monday, the first day of the expanded…
Guwahati: Transport minister Charan Boro on Friday said the govt will soon issue an SOP to tighten the norms for issuing driving licences.Speaking to the media, Boro said, “A driving test is mandatory for obtaining a licence. However, there have been allegations that some people are receiving licences without appearing for the test, while others…
Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal also said India would soon have its first woman CJI NEW DELHI: The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed a bill by voice vote to replace an ordinance that increased the sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court from 34 judges to 38. The bill was passed by the Lok Sabha…
Canacona: The availability of quality local raw materials and skilled artisans has created strong demand for Canacona’s Ganesha idols. The taluka has over 40 small and large chitrashalas (workshops), where idol-making begins in early June.With Ganesh Chaturthi commencing on Sept 14, artisans in Canacona taluka are working round the clock to meet the demand. Govt’s…
