Maharashtra celebrates Maharashtra Day every year on May 1. It is a significant regional public holiday which marks the formation of the state in 1960. In 2026, the day will be celebrated on Friday, making it a long weekend opportunity for travellers and regional holidaymakers. However, the day also brings many closures and restrictions which…
Each sign of the zodiac has its own set of traits that help define their personalities and set them apart from one another. Wouldn’t it be nice to know what the universe has planned for you at the beginning of the day? Keep reading to find out if today will be lucky for you. ARIES…
Dr Nirupama J Dange | joint secretary to Government of India and chief principal census officer for Maharashtra Self-enumeration begins in the state from Friday for Census 2027 and questions about digital access, data privacy, inclusion and accuracy are swirling. In an interview with Nisha Nambiar , Dr Nirupama J Dange, joint secretary to Government…
Kagiso Rabada and Virat Kohli (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Every bowler relishes the chance to dismiss Virat Kohli, and his wicket remains one of the most prized in cricket. During the IPL 2026 clash between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Kagiso Rabada struck early, removing Kohli in just…
The Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) has released the admit cards for the Undergraduate Entrance Test (UGET) 2026. Registered candidates can now download their Test Admission Ticket (TAT) from the official website.COMEDK UGET is a national-level entrance examination conducted for admission to around 150 private engineering colleges in Karnataka, offering…
US President Donald Trump has signalled a possible reduction of American troop presence in Italy and Spain, sharply criticising both countries over their stance on the ongoing Iran war and widening a growing rift between Washington and its European allies.Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said he is actively considering scaling back deployments….
India’s recent World T20 championship, was only the latest reminder of how sport now commands global attention on a scale few other things can. And Fifa World Cup football is an even grander spectacle, whose shots will soon thunder around the world. Behind the spectacle, billions of dollars of footballs, cricket bats, training gear, protective…
When a child scribbles on paper, many parents instinctively focus on the hand he or she is using. “Why is my child using his left hand?”; such thoughts come to their mind, not because of scientific explanations, but because “right-handedness” is considered the conventional norm. Some parents think about changing the child’s preferred way, while…
Aries: You might not see results right away, so keep following your long-term plan. It’s crucial to keep constant today, even when time seems to be moving slowly. Don’t rush at work; just keep following your plan. Every little step is still progress. Your choices are making things more stable with money, even if the…
I have always been drawn to offbeat places. For me, places with fewer crowds and rich history are the biggest attractions. Recently, while speaking to locals in Greater Noida, I came to know about a lesser-known gem—the Ravana Janmabhoomi Mandir. Hidden deep within a village named Bisrakh, the temple holds mysteries which are waiting to…