William (Bill) H. Gates, founder, technology advisor of Microsoft Corporation. Image Credit: Ken Shipp/ Wikimedia commons Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, has shifted from a global technology leader into the most significant private owner of farmland in the United States. His portfolio now spreads to approximately 242,000 acres of agricultural land, which represents a…
Panaji: Goa has never had a home-grown Olympian, but when the greatest sporting event is held in India for the first time, possibly in 2036, govt hopes the state can open its account.It’s not just a fancy wish. There’s a plan too.State govt will launch Mini Olympics Goa or MOG (love in Konkani) later this…
CHENNAI: AIADMK deputy general secretary K P Munusamy met state BJP leader Nainar Nagenthran at the BJP headquarters here on Tuesday night to hand over a letter from party general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, seeking the party’s support for the upcoming bypolls in the Madurantakam and Dharapuram constituencies scheduled for Oct 6.The two constituencies are…
Public shaming incident in Ludhiana Ludhiana: A disturbing case of a group of youths allegedly dehumanising and shaming a man they suspected of theft has been reported from Jodhewal area. The accused allegedly held down the victim and humiliated him by cutting his hair.The shocking incident, a video of which has gone viral on social…
For centuries, the Great Wall of China has stood like a silent scar across mountains and deserts, carrying stories most people will never hear. Tourists see the stone paths and steep watchtowers. Historians see dynasties, wars, and empires. But deep inside one rugged section near Beijing, archaeologists have now uncovered something that seems to pull…
Jon Grande calls hr daughter, Ariaana Grande maginificent follwoing the singer’s announcement that she will be taking a break from the limelight for the tine being after her final show in London for her ‘Eternal Sunshine’ tour. (Instagram) Along with the release of the ‘Petal’ music video from her latest album, Grande just dropped another…
Chennai: Police have arrested a 25-year-old software engineer for breaking open the lock of a jewellery pawn shop at Indira Nagar to commit theft. The accused, Sriram Srinu Babu, was caught by the public and the pawn shop owner after he attempted to steal from the shop and was handed over to police.Early on Friday…
An officiating sub-registrar was allegedly assaulted recently after refusing to register a property document. He was then forced to spend several hours at a police station Pune:The Maharashtra govt has directed police across the state to obtain prior approval from the Inspector General of Registration (IGR) and Controller of Stamps before filing an FIR against…
PM Modi pays homage to Syama Prasad Mookerjee (File photo) NEW DELHI: With the maiden BJP govt in Bengal organising a grand event in Kolkata to commemorate Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his 125th birth anniversary, PM Narendra Modi lauded his efforts to ensure that the state became a part of India during Partition and said…
In recent years, many of Noida’s public toilets have suffered from poor maintenance, encroachments, and unauthorised commercial use—such as car washing and storage Noida: A public toilet in Sector 98, near Skymark One Building Link Road, was found demolished last week without prior notice, raising questions from residents and commuters who regularly use the stretch.Residents…
