Chandigarh: Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission chairman Jasvir Singh Garhi on Tuesday met the chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC), objecting to the alleged use of derogatory and prohibited terms for Scheduled Castes in draft Census 2027 forms.A memorandum seeking immediate removal of such language from census forms and digital self-enumeration platforms…
Pune: Savitribai Phule Pune University has postponed the engineering semester ending exams scheduled to begin on May 20 to May 26 after students, led by the National Students’ Union of India and Youth Congress staged a protest on Tuesday.Akshay Jain, head of the media department for the Youth Congress, said many students were yet to…
Guwahati: Amid the ongoing energy crisis caused by the West Asia conflict, researchers at IIT Guwahati have developed a new composite coating technology that improves the efficiency and durability of solar-powered water-splitting systems for green hydrogen production.The innovation boosts performance by over 50%, marking a big leap towards cleaner energy, reduced reliance on fossil fuels,…
Visitors at the exhibition Lucknow: A student-led five-day painting exhibition began in the city on Tuesday showcasing fine pieces of artworks that reflected both artistic creativity and everyday concerns.Curated by artist Meenakshi Shravani, the exhibition features around 65 paintings by her students on themes including nature, devotion, spirituality and social issues.Participant Neha Singh, who painted…
Alwar: A 11-year-old girl died and six others from two families sustained severe burns after an LPG cylinder exploded at a car repair workshop in Kama town of Deeg district Tuesday evening, police said.The deceased was identified as Akshara, who succumbed during treatment at RBM Hospital in Bharatpur. The remaining injured were first taken to…
In a joint statement on Tuesday, PM Narendra Modi and Nordic leaders expressed concern over the Ukraine war, saying it continued to cause immense human suffering and have global consequences. “They will continue to support efforts towards the achievement of a comprehensive, just and lasting peace through dialogue and diplomacy, based on the principles of…
Gold prices fell by more than 1% on a firmer US dollar and as persistent inflation fears kept interest rate hike expectations and US treasury yields high. Spot gold was down 1.4% at $4,504 per ounce. Prices fell to their lowest level since March 30 earlier in the session. US gold futures for June delivery…
‘Drishyam 3’ marks the much-awaited return of Mohanlal as Georgekutty which is one of Malayalam cinema’s most iconic characters.Directed by Jeethu Joseph, the suspense thriller is set to release in theatres on May 21.The film continues the gripping story of Georgekutty, whose sharp mind and relentless determination made the first two installments landmark successes. This…
Rajasthan Royals batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi said he does not plan his celebrations and prefers trying something new every match after his 93-run knock helped RR beat Lucknow Super Giants by seven wickets in the IPL on Tuesday.Sooryavanshi smashed 93 off 38 balls as Rajasthan Royals chased down 221 in 19.1 overs to keep their playoff…
Your mind feels awake, and your body matches it. It’s a steady, active day where you can get things done without too much drama.Mercury supports learning, so students take interest in studies. You may even enjoy the process, making notes, revising, or discussing concepts with a friend. For others, the day feels normal at work,…
