Chennai: At Chennai Beach railway station, lakhs of suburban passengers squeeze through narrow entry points every day, navigating piles of mud, construction equipment and debris, due to the redevelopment work underway. The city’s busiest suburban transit hub, which handles at least 240 services, remains in disrepair despite recording the highest daily footfall (around 2 lakh)…
Avicenna (Image: Wikipedia) A knife can prepare a meal or cause harm. Fire can warm a house or burn it down. More than a thousand years ago, the Persian physician and philosopher Avicenna made the same point using something far more ordinary. “Is it the fault of wine if a fool drinks it and goes…
VARANASI: Mirzapur police have invoked the stringent Gangsters Act against 10 individuals accused of coercing women associated with various gyms linked to their network into converting to Islam. The gyms involved in the case — widely referred to as ‘Gym Jihad’ — were sealed by police on Monday.Mirzapur ASP (City) Nitesh Singh said that a…
A look-out notice has been issued by West Bengal Police on Tuesday against Trinamool general secretary Abhishek Banerjee’s executive assistant Sumit Roy, who is currently absconding and is wanted in connection with an FIR registered at Salboni PS. Roy is an accused in an alleged land grabbing case. Looking for him, cops had raided Abhishek…
Sangrur: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday called on farmers to shift to canal-based irrigation and reduce dependence on groundwater, saying canal water would be made available from May 1 for paddy season.Interacting with villagers during his visit to his native village, Satouj, Mann said Punjab’s future depended on conserving water resources. “Punjab’s…
Keri: The drowning of the 17-year-old student Rahul Bind at the Tonir–Kajredhat (Savarde) waterfall in Sattari on Friday has evoked haunting memories of a 15-year-old teen from Belagavi who died at Surla’s prohibited Barazan waterfalls less than two months ago. The two fatalities have once again highlighted the growing risks posed by unchecked monsoon picnicking…
Filed by NidhiLudhiana: After the residents raised the issue of open garbage dumping at 100-feet road in Sherpur, the civic body on Thursday started cleaning the site. Mayor Inderjit Kaur conducted a surprise inspection and issued a strict warning to the officials and residents over open dumping of garbage. The residents complained that there was…
Chandigarh’s legacy of fruit trees It is ironical that it took the Tribune flyover controversy to draw City residents’ attention to its magnificent and luscious legacy of fruit trees. With the mango season in full glory, there are shops and roadside carts laden with mountains of juicy mangoes—so very inviting to those passing by! I…
Today demands dedicated effort, with results earned through extra hours and patience. Your steady Capricorn nature will build progress, even if not immediately flashy. Family and romantic relationships offer quiet support, while students and business owners should focus on existing operations and discipline. Protect your finances by avoiding new ventures and clearing dues. Hard work…
August resembles a winding hill road. A slower turn can still bring you to a fine view. As August begins, the opening days suggest excellent compatibility with your spouse. You may feel especially happy as your partner takes loving care of your children. Your spouse may also become your closest friend, guide and adviser. By…
