On November 10, 2026, Diwali Padwa and Bestu Varas will usher in a vibrant new year across India. In Gujarat, families will adorn themselves in fresh attire, visiting temples and exchanging warm greetings. Meanwhile, Maharashtra’s couples will honor their love with rituals and thoughtful gifts. The day also serves as a tribute to King Mahabali,…
The IMD predicts isolated heavy rainfall in the Northeast and Andaman Islands on November 11 (Representative image) NEW DELHI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast isolated heavy rainfall over parts of the Northeast and Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Wednesday, November 11.Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are also likely over Bihar, Kerala and parts of…
65-year-old Father Cyprian Pinto, a Catholic priest, is now implicated in a second sexual assault case involving a minor MANGALURU: A 65-year-old Catholic priest in Mangaluru has been booked in a second case over allegations of sexually assaulting a minor boy, weeks after he was arrested in a separate case involving another teenager.The latest complaint…
Expelled former student Olivia Banerjee at a protest on Monday KOLKATA: The current and the former students of Presidency University, who were expelled from studentship and post-studentship academic activities allegedly for defacing an ABVP poster featuring Vivekananda’s image, have written to the dean of students challenging the inquiry committee’s findings and expulsion order.Pointing out that…
Kobir said there is no scope now for staging drama in the name of returning to the country using the passport issue (Photo: Reuters). DHAKA/NEW DELHI: India-Bangladesh ties may experience fresh turbulence with ousted PM Sheikh Hasina‘s legal counsel formally requesting a new passport and national identity card from the Bangladesh High Commission in New…
Atacama Desert (Image Credit: Canva) In one of the driest places on Earth, ancient rock-like formations are telling scientists an extraordinary story about how life may have begun on our planet and where we might find it elsewhere in the universe. There are stretches of land so dry that some weather stations have recorded no…
China’s trade surplus crossed $1 trillion in the first 10 months of the year, as strong global demand for high-tech products, fuelled by the race to build artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, helped offset weak domestic consumption.The surplus reached $1.04 trillion between January and October, according to customs data released on Tuesday.China has now recorded a…
Musician Johny McEvoy has passsed away at age of 81 years old. (Instagram) Veteran Irish singer Johnny McEvoy has passed away. He was 81 years old at the time of his passing. He was part of the music industry for over six decades and released many hit songs during his tenure. The artist was known…
Stanford reviews 52 studies on AI in education; why students completing assignments faster may not mean they are learning more. (Photo: Stanford SCALE initiative) Generative artificial intelligence (AI) can help students understand difficult concepts, practise new skills and improve their learning experience. However, relying on the technology to complete academic assignments may come at the…
Shubman Gill and Mitchell Santner (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill is leading India for the final time in the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand. The third ODI at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Tuesday is his last match as both captain and player in the five-match series.Gill will miss the fourth and fifth…
