Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s seat switch in the assembly draws attention NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay broke with a long-standing assembly convention on Thursday when he left his designated chair and took a seat alongside ministers in the front row during the afternoon session. It was unusual for a chief minister…
Historic photo of the completed B&O freight warehouse, now Longworth Hall Longworth Hall, a historic railroad freight warehouse in Cincinnati, is now shorter than it was for most of its history. About 210 feet of the world’s longest buildings has been removed to make way for a new bridge over the Ohio River.The demolition is…
Can GCCs absorb talent across levels that are not finding jobs in traditional IT sector firms? The Indian IT sector is undergoing a tectonic shift with artificial intelligence rendering many traditional roles redundant and requiring an unprecedented skill upgradation to stay employable. Even as the traditional IT firms continue to hire and fire, one branch…
Quote of the day by Clint Eastwood: ‘As you get older, you’re not afraid of doubt. Doubt isn’t running the show,’ the ‘Piano’ actor’s insightful words on how age brings maturity to deal with uncertainty in a better way. (YouTube) When we are younger, doubt and uncertainty may often leave you feeling as if your…
The Delhi Police has postponed the Physical Endurance and Measurement Test (PE&MT) for candidates appearing for several posts under the Delhi Police examination 2025, citing adverse weather conditions. The decision affects candidates who were scheduled to appear for the physical test from August 22, 2026, onwards for Constable (Executive), while the PE&MT for all candidates…
Shubman Gill (Image credit: TimesofIndia.com) NEW DELHI: India had looked set to complete a 2-0 series sweep against Sri Lanka, but the hosts produced a stubborn fightback to force a draw in the second Test in Colombo.Sri Lanka were bowled out for 290 in their first innings after India declared on 503/9. India captain Shubman…
Image(s): Left/Wikipedia/Right/Fandom Humanity has never had access to information on the scale available today. With a few taps, we can find scientific discoveries, historical records, news and opinions from almost anywhere in the world. Yet having more information does not necessarily mean becoming wiser about how to use it. Isaac Asimov captured this tension in…
On August 28, 2026, Raksha Bandhan aligns with a partial lunar eclipse, but thankfully, it won’t be seen in India, meaning Soukt Kaal restrictions are off the table. Families can confidently engage in their customary Rakhi tying and spiritual practices. With Bhadra Kaal concluding before dawn, all morning rituals can proceed without interference, ensuring a…
Delhi has seen a spike in H1N1 infections, with 166 new cases reported (Representative image) NEW DELHI: Delhi’s H1N1 tally climbed to 2,612 after 166 fresh cases were reported in the last 24 hours, while total Influenza-A cases rose to 3,300, according to Delhi government data.The latest figures come as the Delhi government steps up…
CM fadnavis said that no action will be taken against drivers during one year for not having the required knowledge of the state’s official language. MUMBAI: Maharashtra government has decided to give auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers one year to learn functional Marathi, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Thursday.He said that no action will be…
