What changes for you and what doesn’t under UCC The phrase Uniform Civil Code sounds deceptively simple. One country. One civil code. One set of rules for everyone, irrespective of religion.But India’s experiment with the UCC reveals a more complicated reality.A Hindu woman in Uttarakhand does not necessarily experience the UCC in the same way…
Protesters blocked major roads and intersections, burned tyres and clashed with K-Electric personnel over prolonged blackouts (ANI photo) Power protests erupted across several parts of Karachi as residents took to the streets over prolonged and unannounced outages, blocking major roads and burning tyres while demanding restoration of electricity.Demonstrations were reported in Pak Colony, Liaquatabad, Gharibabad,…
Quote of the day by Aishwarya Rai Bachchan: ‘There’s greater strength in silence; it takes incredible strength to be silent…It’s very easy to scream off the rooftop,’ life lesson by ‘Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam’ star on why protecting your peace is more important than constantly defending yourself In today’s world, where the norm is…
Manoj Meena had an offer most engineering students in India spend years chasing.An Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) job was waiting for him after his final year at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay. For his family in rural Rajasthan, the decision seemed already made. A government job meant stability. Stability was not something…
Australia’s Mitchell Starc (AP) Mitchell Starc’s sensational 10-wicket haul against Bangladesh has added another landmark to an already remarkable Test career, with the Australia quick now holding the most Player of the Series awards among active pacers.Starc has won the award four times in Test cricket, moving clear of Jasprit Bumrah, Pat Cummins, Kagiso Rabada,…
A partial lunar eclipse on August 28, 2026, will affect specific zodiac signs astrologically. Aquarius individuals should avoid impulsive decisions and manage emotional fluctuations carefully. Leo natives may experience challenges in relationships, requiring increased patience and fact-checking. Capricorn people must exercise caution with finances and communication during this period. Pisces and Taurus signs are advised…
The deceased was identified as Nazia Khanam. NEW DELHI: A 30-year-old pregnant woman working with the Ministry of Defence was found dead at her home in southwest Delhi’s Dwarka on Friday, police said.Police have registered a case of cruelty and abetment of suicide against her husband and in-laws after her family alleged she was harassed…
The project now faces PMO-level monitoring with strict deadlines The projeact now faces PMO-level monitoring with strict deadlines The project now faces PMO-level monitoring with strict deadlines The projeact now faces PMO-level monitoring with strict deadlines The project now faces PMO-level monitoring with strict deadlines Gurgaon: Pending utility shifting and other obstructions along the upcoming…
Congress MP Deepender Hooda (File photo) NEW DELHI: Congress MP Deepender Hooda on Sunday denied calling Sajjan Kumar a “role model” following the ex-Congress leader’s death on August 20.Kumar was serving two life sentences in connection with the 1984 anti-Sikh riots and died at the age of 80.When reporters asked Hooda if he had called…
The Clear Lake City Water Authority decided to buy the golf course and use the land to increase the area’s ability to hold stormwater. (NOAA photo) When Hurricane Harvey brought historic rainfall to the Houston area, residents of Clear Lake City, Texas, feared the worst. For Spyros Varsos, who had lived in the community for…
