There is a difference between knowing something and being able to see what might come next. Knowledge gives people facts, experience and established ways of understanding the world. Imagination works in a less certain space, where an idea can be considered before there is evidence to prove whether it will work. Albert Einstein often spoke…
The petitioning couple, both in their 30s, told the court that they had been living together “for a while” and intended to marry. NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court has held that a live-in relationship between consenting adults is akin to marriage, and neither parents nor friends can interfere with their choice or threaten their…
Bar Council of India chairman Manan Kumar Mishra is central to a recent controversy. MUMBAI: Observing that “a large section of the students were condemned unheard”, the Bombay Bar Association (BBA) passed a resolution on Tuesday condemning a recent action by Manan Kumar Mishra, chairperson, Bar Council of India (BCI), as an “abuse of power”.The…
Hyderabad: Former minister T Harish Rao urged immediate intervention of opposition leader Rahul Gandhi into a serious governance crisis arising from the alleged misuse of Section 22A of the Registration Act, 1908, and the functioning of the revenue and registration machinery in Telangana. He demanded that a Commission of Inquiry headed by a retired High…
A recent fire in Kolkata’s “Mini Bangladesh” area claimed nine lives KOLKATA: When Md Ujjal, a 49-year-old trader from Khulna, found himself trapped in smoke during the Free School Street hotel fire, he had nowhere to escape. He spent nearly 40 minutes beside a grill, shouting for help and struggling to breathe as he feared…
Copper spheres (Instagram) In a recent update, 29 large metal spheres were excavated in Bhanauli village of the Musafirkhana area, Amethi district in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, August 18. The discovery spread a sudden panic among villagers during foundation excavation. The objects, initially described as cannonball- or shell-like, were soon taken into custody by police….
Representative Image of a solar farm integrated with thriving wildlife habitats, vibrant flora, and diverse fauna (AI-generated image) In 2011, planning began for a solar farm on the Broxted Estate in Suffolk, and by December 2013, the site was generating electricity for the first time. But what happened around the panels proved just as significant…
The stock limit will be from Sep 1 to Nov 30 NEW DELHI: The government has imposed a stock limit on sugar for bulk consumers, including confectionery makers, soft drink manufacturers, food processing industries, sweetmeat sellers and other institutional buyers. These consumers can hold a maximum of 10 tonnes of sugar for 15 days.The stock…
Tamil cinema veteran Sowcar Janaki has been away from the screen in recent years, but her name continues to hold a special place in the history of Indian cinema. Known for her powerful performances across several decades, the veteran actress has worked in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films. News about her health has now drawn…
The Delhi government has withdrawn a controversial provision linked to the Class 9 third language (R3), clarifying that students will not be barred from appearing for Class 10 board exams over the subject. The Delhi government has withdrawn a provision in its revised Class 9 examination and promotion policy that could have prevented students from…
