In my recent field visits to remote and rural parts of the country, I observed that these places are the perfect get away spots. Although the purpose for the visits for me was official, but I realised as we moved out of main cities many things started happening – one there is incomparable amount of…
Panaji: The directorate of archaeology’s notification naming the ‘Pelourinho Novo’ as ‘Hath Katro Khamb’ has drawn mixed reactions. Disputing interpretations linking the pillory at Old Goa to punitive practices, petitioners maintain that historical records consistently refer to the structure as ‘Pelourinho Novo’ (New Pillory), and argued that claims of it being a place where the…
Cameron Green and Sunil Gavaskar (PTI Photos) NEW DELHI: Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has raised concerns over Kolkata Knight Riders’ team balance in IPL 2026, especially due to Cameron Green’s limited role. Bought as a key all-rounder, Green hasn’t bowled in the first two matches, affecting the side’s overall combination and flexibility.Gavaskar suggested that…
The North Carolina Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a long-running legal battle over public school funding, a decision that leaves spending authority with the state legislature rather than the courts.In a 4-3 ruling led by Republican justices, the court set aside its 2022 decision that had allowed a trial judge to direct taxpayer funds toward…
A row has broken out in the United States after Indian-origin congressional candidate Jay Vaingakar was criticised for campaigning in Hindi while addressing members of the ‘Desi’ community in New Jersey.The controversy began after Indian American commentator Mehek Cooke posted on X, reacting to a video of Vaingakar speaking in Hindi about uplifting the “desi…
In India, the loud child inherits the room. He answers before the question is finished. He laughs before the joke has landed. He shakes hands with a confidence that feels older than his years. Adults beam at him. Teachers remember him. Relatives predict futures for him. The quiet child, meanwhile, is described in qualifiers: Shy….
As per reports, Adar Poonawalla met Natasha in the early 2000s at Vijay Mallya’s famous New Year’s Eve bash in Goa. Natasha had just wrapped up her Master’s at the London School of Economics and was enjoying her first “parent-free” trip to Goa. While the rest of the crowd was lost in the whirlwind of…
North India experienced a significant earthquake originating from the Hindu Kush region, causing widespread tremors. Residents in Delhi, Noida, Srinagar, and beyond rushed out of their homes as buildings and fans shook. Despite the intensity, no major damage or casualties were reported, leaving many with a racing heart and a collective sigh of relief. The…
Ayush Mhatre bat-check chaos (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: A bizarre and slightly comical moment took place during the IPL 2026 clash between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings when young batter Ayush Mhatre walked in to bat at No. 3. What should have been a routine start quickly turned into chaos, even before he faced a…
BSSC LDC & Welfare Organiser Recruitment 2025 final result BSSC LDC & Welfare Organiser Recruitment 2025: The Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) has officially declared the final result for the Lower Division Clerk (LDC) and Welfare Organiser recruitment under Advertisement No. 02/2025. Candidates who appeared in the multi-stage selection process can now check their final…