Young footballers in Hyderabad face a stark reality: a severe lack of full-sized grounds and competitive tournaments hinders their development For 17-year-old Mohammed Munzir from Sun City, Bandlaguda, playing on a full-sized football ground has always remained just a dream. While traditional grounds such as Gymkhana and Barkas exist, they are 15-20 km from his…
Scientists are now focusing on agricultural byproducts to address the global need for sustainable nutrition. An innovative study featured in ACS Publications reveals that pot marigold (Calendula officinalis) can serve as a robust and thermally stable protein source. Although people usually grow these plants for decoration and medicinal use, researchers found that marigold petals contain…
Ranveer Singh dismisses exit rumors from Jai Mehta’s zombie thriller ‘Pralay’, set in post-apocalyptic Mumbai with AI visuals. Script locked, pre-production underway for August 2026 shoot on Rs 300cr budget. Backed by Hansal Mehta. Meanwhile, his Don 3 fallout with Farhan Akhtar lingers over script issues. Ranveer Singh continues to be a part of ‘Pralay’,…
Pradhan said he “suffered” because of Gen Z’s stubbornness but had come to realise that the new generation must be understood rather than resisted BHUBANESWAR: Former Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday described Gen Z as a force that cannot be ignored, saying he had told PM Narendra Modi that the responsibilities of an…
Gorakhpur: A 23-year-old BTech student from Aligarh ended his life in his hostel room in Gorakhpur’s Ramgarhtal area, leaving behind a note in which he apologised to his parents for “neither being a good son, nor a good student”.The third-year BTech student of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University was residing alone at a private Boys…
Srinivas K, commissioner, food safety and drug administration Bengaluru: After years of focusing largely on roadside eateries and darshinis, Karnataka’s food safety department is widening its watch to star hotels and other large establishments. Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioner Srinivas K tells TOI about the gaps uncovered during inspections, the challenges before the…
“Making reels or videography in Kedarnath temple courtyard is prohibited”: Rudraprayag SP Rudraprayag Superintendent of Police Niharika Tomar said on Tuesday that the administration has tightened security and management arrangements in Kedarnath Dham during the pilgrimage season.She said that the use of mobile phones, drones, or any cameras for videography has been completely banned within…
Ashadha Amavasya is going to be observed on July 14, 2026. The day holds an immense religious and spiritual significance among Hindus. This day is dedicated to worship ancestors and forefathers and people offer their sincere prayers to them and perform various puja rituals to seek their blessings. The day is considered highly auspicious to…
Lucknow: A special court hearing cases under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act has summoned two senior UP Police officers in connection with an assault case linked to a village pradhan election rivalry in Amethi district.Special Judge (SC/ST Act), Sultanpur, Rakesh Pandey, on Friday issued summons to Harendra Kumar, the then additional superintendent of police…
U-13 Maharashtra chess runner-up Pune: A Class VII student has brought laurels to his school by securing second place in the Under-13 Maharashtra State Chess Championship.Lathik Raam Sundar delivered an impressive performance against some of the state’s most talented young chess players, displaying sharp strategic skills and remarkable composure throughout the competition. His success has…
