Lucknow: Listen carefully to a conversation of a Lucknowite and the boundaries between Hindi, Urdu and Awadhi begin to blur. A sentence may have Hindi as its grammatical base, borrow the warmth of Awadhi and turn to Urdu for courtesy or refinement.On Hindi Diwas, this everyday linguistic traffic tells a story stretching back centuries.“Lucknow’s language…
Rajasthan State Eligibility Test (SET)-2026 Rajasthan State Eligibility Test (SET)-2026 Rajasthan State Eligibility Test (SET)-2026 Rajasthan State Eligibility Test (SET)-2026 Rajasthan State Eligibility Test (SET)-2026 Jaipur: Around 1,008 candidates will have to reappear for the Rajasthan State Eligibility Test (SET)-2026 after question papers were delayed at two examination centres in Jaipur and Chomu Sunday. Kota…
NEW DELHI: Taking a stern view of a murder accused taking out a “victory procession” on being granted bail by Punjab and Haryana HC, Supreme Court has directed Haryana Police to produce him before it.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta also recorded in its order that despite a non-bailable warrant being issued…
MUMBAI: Nine Tata companies – seven listed, two unlisted – hold 12.8% of Tata Sons. The seven listed companies alone account for 11.9%. They have held these stakes (see chart), treated as dead capital, for three decades, with no exit and no public valuation. That changes if Tata Sons lists in compliance with Reserve Bank…
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ is heading towards another major box-office milestone, with the Tom Holland-led Marvel blockbuster on course to finish its theatrical run with a worldwide haul of between USD 2.5 billion and USD 2.6 billion, according to current box office predictions.The Destin Daniel Cretton directorial has already crossed the USD 2.4 billion mark…
Ben Shelton net worth (Getty Images) Ben Shelton is 23 years old, ranked No. 9 in the world, and heading into a US Open final against Alexander Zverev — the first American man in that position since Andy Roddick in 2003. His career prize money has crossed $15 million. But the real story of Shelton’s…
General:Respect comes your way today, Capricorn, and you won’t need to demand it. Saturn strengthens your standing, while the Moon highlights your public image and work life. Seniors, elders, or experienced people are more inclined to support you now. That’s good news, especially if you’ve been carrying responsibility without much applause.The day can also bring…
Mumbai: Indian Coast Guard intercepted a vessel suspected of diesel smuggling near Mumbai during a midnight raid, seizing illicit liquor and concealed cash on Thursday. Six people aboard the vessel were arrested and handed over to Yellow Gate police in Mumbai for further investigation. A joint investigation is under way to uncover the smuggling network,…
Zepto Store fined for violating waste segregation rules Zepto Store fined for violating waste segregation rules Zepto Store fined for violating waste segregation rules Zepto Store fined for violating waste segregation rules Zepto Store fined for violating waste segregation rules Bengaluru: A Zepto store in Horamavu was Sunday fined Rs 15,000 for violating waste segregation…
S B P Pattabhi Rama Rao (PRR), MD of Chennai-based Gourmet Popcornica In the Bastar-Kondagaon region of Chhattisgarh, gunfire once defined life; it has now been replaced by the sound of popcorn popping.For S B P Pattabhi Rama Rao (PRR), MD of Chennai-based Gourmet Popcornica, the transformation exemplifies an unusual proposition: agriculture can be organised…
