Ahmedabad: The porter’s number tag became a blockbuster badge of honour after adorning Amitabh Bachchan in superhit movies, but a recent Gujarat high court ruling has affirmed that the ‘coolie’ badge must follow the prosaic script of railway rules.The term ‘coolie’, though still in neutral use in India, has been flagged as offensive by both…
Panchkula: Panchkula police have arrested two more accused in a cyber fraud case involving Rs 83.2 lakh siphoned off through a fake cryptocurrency investment scheme. The accused, identified as Vishnu alias Billa of Fatehabad and Surya of Hisar, have been sent to judicial custody.With their arrest, the total number of accused held in the case…
City police arrested an accused idenitfied as Pawan Chandak, accused for Rs 8.3cr fraud Jaipur: The city police Sunday arrested a man for allegedly cheating a textile trader of Rs 8.3 crore, accusing him of being part of an interstate syndicate that floated shell firms, built traders’ trust through prompt payments, procured goods on credit…
Modular origami is gaining popularity in Mumbai. Workshops are drawing enthusiasts seeking a meditative and creative outlet. People are rediscovering childhood joys and appreciating the science behind complex geometric structures. Mumbaikars are embracing these interactive experiences, finding beauty and purpose in transforming paper. The craft fosters human connection and community. Modular origami has emerged as…
Silchar: A youth lodged an FIR after a video showing him being humiliated went viral, alleging that the incident was actually a cover for an extortion attempt.Hibul Hossain, a resident of the Madhurbond area, filed the FIR at Silchar Sadar Police Station on Tuesday evening.Hossain alleged he was forcibly taken to a field behind a…
Jodhpur: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant Sunday called upon National Law Universities (NLUs) to take the lead in shaping the convergence of law and technology, saying legal education must prepare future lawyers not merely to use technological tools but to question, verify and exercise independent judgement while using them.He was speaking on the…
Representative image. (Credit: ANI) MUMBAI: Graduates entering the work force are 44% less likely to be employed in the informal sector compared to those without a degree, according to a report published by Economic Advisory Council to the PM, which said education remains central to the formalisation of the economy.The report, “Formalization of Labour Market…
UPSC NDA, NA exam 2 dates The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the exam date for the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) Examination 2, 2026. The examination will be conducted on September 13, 2026, in two shifts.The Mathematics paper, carrying 300 marks, will be held from 10 am to 12:30…
Mumbai: The state nodal cyber police have registered an offence against unknown fraudsters after several Maharashtra home department officials received WhatsApp messages from foreign numbers impersonating additional chief secretary (home) Manisha Mhaiskar to seek financial assistance.An official from home department has lodged an FIR alleging that the impersonator used Mhaiskar’s name and profile photograph to…
Pooja Bedi’s perspective on love and marriage has changed significantly with time. The actress has revealed that despite being engaged to Maneck Contractor for eight years, the couple has no plans to formalise their relationship through marriage.In a conversation with Vickey Lalwani, Pooja opened up about why she has chosen to remain engaged rather than…
