Pune: In the age of increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in systems, juxtaposed with unending complaints of administrative apathy, many city residents believe that the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) can harness new-age technology to address civic issues, ranging from waste collection to traffic decongestion to improved security.AI acts as a catalyst for addressing major…
Surat: As Gujarat battles soaring summer temperatures crossing 40 degrees celsius, a city-based organisation has come up with an innovative way to help thirsty birds survive the harsh heat — a solar-powered ‘water bowl tower’ that provides a continuous supply of clean drinking water.Every summer, residents place earthen bowls filled with water on rooftops, balconies…
Vadodara: Despite a challenging job market and slower hiring trends across industries, the Faculty of Technology and Engineering (FTE) of Maharaja Sayajirao University saw encouraging campus placements for the 2025-26 academic year, with 362 students securing jobs through campus recruitment drives so far.According to FTE dean Professor Dhanesh Patel, 558 final-year BE students registered for…
Kota: A two-year-old girl was mauled to death by stray dogs in Jhalawar district Friday, sparking panic and anger among residents over the growing stray animal menace.The incident occurred around 5am when the child, identified as Gauri, was sleeping with her father, Rajulal, and elder sister under a makeshift tent near Bhatia Showroom in Jhalawar…
Chennai: BJP state president Nainar Nagenthran on Friday said the BJP would not involve itself in any effort to form the govt in Tamil Nadu following the Assembly election results. In a statement, he said the party had contested the elections with the aim of serving the welfare and progress of the people of Tamil…
Arab Cinema’s biggest Cannes yet? Regional filmmakers shine across major festival sections / Image: File The 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival 2026 is shaping up to be one of the strongest years yet for Arab and Middle Eastern cinema. From Palestinian and Moroccan stories to Egyptian industry collaborations and Iranian auteurs competing for…
Kriti Sanon has revealed that she would love to play veteran actress Rekha in a biopic, calling her the ‘ultimate baddie.’ In an interview, she also opened up about her struggles in the industry, saying she earned every opportunity. She will next be seen in ‘Cocktail 2’. Kriti Sanon has left no one guessing about…
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the NDA 1, NA 1 and CDS 1 results 2026 on its official website, upsc.gov.in. Candidates who cleared the written examination will now move to the next stage of the recruitment process i.e. the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview. The result PDFs contains the roll numbers of…
Ravichandran Ashwin picks his top 4 for IPL 2026 Playoffs (Image: ANI) Ravichandran Ashwin has shared his IPL 2026 playoff predictions and laid out the difficult qualification path facing Chennai Super Kings after another dramatic shift in the points table following Kolkata Knight Riders’ emphatic win over Delhi Capitals.KKR kept their playoff hopes alive with…
Mumbai: Bombay high court has dismissed an application by 52 tenants of a demolished building in Ghatkopar (W) to add a new developer as a party to their petition on redevelopment.” It has also imposed Rs 5 lakh costs on them.Justices Ajey Gadkari and Kamal Khata in Wednesday’s order said, “It prima facie appears that…
