Lucknow: Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) will now train its students in the Chinese martial arts of kung fu and tai chi as part of its self-defence programme.The Kung Fu Federation of India and the Uttar Pradesh Kung Fu Association will jointly train students in these disciplines. According to AKTU officials, kung fu…
Jaipur: The Rajasthan Petroleum Dealers Association (RPDA) reported that fuel supplies to petrol pumps across the state have dropped by nearly 30%, resulting in long queues at multiple outlets. The association warned that the situation may persist as oil marketing companies are refusing to release additional fuel supplies.The crisis has intensified amid disputes over ethanol…
SC refuses the plea of dog lovers for stay on its order. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to stay its order directing the removal of stray dogs from public institutions such as hospitals, schools and colleges, rejecting pleas filed by animal lovers and welfare groups.The apex court said that state and union…
For decades, archaeologists searching Egypt’s deserts mainly uncovered tombs, temples, and royal burial chambers. The stories of kings and queens survived in stone, while the lives of ordinary people slowly disappeared beneath the sand. That is partly why the discovery of the Lost Golden City of Luxor created such excitement among historians and archaeologists around…
The government on Tuesday dismissed rumours suggesting that it is planning to monetise gold held by temples and religious institutions across the country. The clarification came after several social media posts and media reports claimed that the Centre was preparing to issue gold bonds to temples in exchange for their gold reserves. Responding to the…
Angelina Jolie radiated joy at Zahara’s graduation from Spelman College, her pride palpable as her sons Pax, Maddox, and a Knox, reminiscent of a young Brad Pitt, looked on. Jolie hinted at a life change in the near future, as she plans to relocate outside the US once Knox reaches adulthood, with Cambodia being a…
Wellington College International Pune hosts vibrant Summer Unity Party PUNE: Wellington College International (WCI) Pune witnessed a vibrant display of culture, inclusivity, and community spirit as the school hosted its inaugural Summer Unity Party on campus. The event, organised jointly by WCI Pune and its parent association, Friends of Wellington (FoW), brought together pupils, parents,…
Stephen Fleming may have publicly backed Ruturaj Gaikwad as the future captain of Chennai Super Kings, but his comments after CSK’s defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad also carried a clear message — the skipper’s batting has not been good enough in IPL 2026. CSK’s five-wicket defeat at Chepauk once again exposed the team’s biggest issue this…
NEW DELHI: In the shadowy corridors of north India’s underworld, a gangster’s name has often been more than just an identity — it has been a GPS coordinate. For decades, the most notorious figures of Delhi, Haryana and Punjab defined themselves by the soil they sprang from.Neeraj Sehrawat became Neeraj Bawana, Suneel Maan preferred Tillu…
FOUR FEET UNDER: Archaeologists uncover an intact 3rd century BC vessel during the latest phase of excavations There’s excitement at Keeladi in Sivaganga as a cluster of pots, buried for more than two millennia, has been unearthed during the 11th phase of excavations in Sivaganga district.Among them, say archaeologists, is an almost perfectly preserved complete…
