JAIPUR: Sanjit Bunker Roy, the social activist who founded Barefoot College in Rajasthan’s Tilonia and trained rural women from across the world as solar engineers, died at his home in Ajmer district Tuesday morning. He was 81, and is survived by his wife, noted social activist Aruna Roy.Through Barefoot College, Roy built a model in…
Sonia recalls Indira Gandhi’s temper NEW DELHI: A staffer made to stand in a corner, a senior Congress leader ordered to face the wall and another person ignored for days. Indira Gandhi had different ways of dealing with those who triggered her “occasional explosions of temper”, Sonia Gandhi writes in her recently released memoir, recalling…
The excess runoff left the couple’s yard saturated and caused water to collect around the garage (AI image) The Michigan Court of Appeals has reduced damages awarded to a homeowner to $102,000 after a neighbouring business’s drainage changes sent excess rainwater onto her property, causing repeated basement flooding and damage to her house and garage….
Anna Lezhneva, also referred to as Anna Konidela, is an actress and a model from Russia who was married to actor-politician Pawan Kalyan for 13 years. Born in 1980, Anna Lezhneva has been a person of interest owing to her professional endeavours and private life, but she always tried her best to stay away from…
NICL AO Prelims 2026: Admit card released, check login details, vacancy distribution and exam instructions NICL AO Admit Card 2026: The National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) has released the Administrative Officer (AO) Prelims Admit Card 2026 on November 10. Candidates who applied for the recruitment of 321 Administrative Officers (Generalists and Specialists) Scale I posts…
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Live Score, 1st Test Day 1: Pakistan take on Sri Lanka in the opening Test of their two-match series at Rawalpindi, with both teams eager to make a strong start. Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis won the toss and opted to bowl first, anticipating assistance for the fast bowlers on a…
AI Generated Image Used For Representational Purpose Only MUMBAI: Observing that retention of a flat purchaser’s hard-earned money without delivery of possession constitutes a continuing wrong, the state consumer commission directed city-based Bombay Realty and The Bombay Dyeing & Manufacturing Co Ltd to refund approximately Rs 4.09 crore—comprising the principal deposit and 12 years of…
Singles in Bengaluru are creating new traditions during the festive season, focusing on personal and meaningful celebrations BENGALURU: Festivals are often imagined as occasions for family reunions, elaborate meals, and crowded homes. But for those living away from family, navigating separation or building independent lives, celebrations can also bring a sense of absence.Social media, filled…
An argument broke out, during which Pavithran slapped one of Balaji’s friends. CHENNAI: A 34-year-old animal welfare activist was hacked to death following an argument over bursting firecrackers on a public road in Thiruvottiyur, on Monday night.Police arrested three men, including the prime accused, in connection with the murder.The deceased, Pavithran of Kaladipet, had worked…
Punjab experienced a total of 4,657 stubble burning incidents reported until November 9, 2026 CHANDIGARH: Punjab recorded 4,657 incidents of stubble burning across the state till November 9, 2026, amid Diwali celebrations, according to a Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) report.Police have registered 1,442 FIRs, while environmental fines amounting to Rs 7.285 crore have been…
