Ustad Kamal Sabri shortlisted for ICMA Sarangi maestro Ustad Kamal Sabri along with singer Anup Jalota has been shortlisted as finalists for the Inter Continental Music Awards (ICMA) in the Bollywood Music category from Asia for their composition Tore Bina Shyam.Kamal Sabri shared, “Tore Bina Shyam is a bhajan that I composed and sang along…
Bala Devi Chandrashekar’s ‘Mauli – A Timeless Tradition’ to blend classical dance with CSR cause in Pune PUNE: FUEL (Friends Union for Energising Lives) Education Institution will present “Mauli – A Timeless Tradition”, a Bharatanatyam production inspired by the spiritual essence of the Pandharpur Wari, on July 12 at the MES Auditorium in Kothrud. The…
Every day, countless substances cling to surfaces around us without becoming part of the material itself. This fascinating process is known as adsorption, and the verb that describes it is adsorb. Although it is often confused with absorption, the two processes are fundamentally different. While absorption involves a substance being taken into the interior of…
By Narayani Ganesh Convergent evolution occurs not just in biology; it is evident in the spiritual domain as well. Some species who have never been in physical proximity or in communication, have shown startling similarities in the way they evolved. This is also true of the various schools of philosophies and beliefs across cultures. Are…
While sleeping mid-air sounds unbelievable, it is a special adaptation among birds. As reported in a study published in Nature Communications by the scientists at the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior, certain species of birds can fall asleep in-flight using unihemispheric slow-wave sleep when one hemisphere of the brain is resting, and the other…
Gauna Ekadashi Tithi will be observed on July 11, 2026. This day is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is considered an important day for spiritual cleansing, self-control, prayer and fasting. The Ekadashi fast is not only about giving up food. It means lessening one’s desires, depressing the mind and bringing discipline into one’s life. The…
Kerala anticipates widespread monsoon activity on Friday, though rainfall intensity should decrease. KERALA: Kerala is likely to witness another day of widespread monsoon activity on Friday, though the intensity of rainfall is expected to ease compared with the previous day. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast thunderstorms accompanied by lightning at isolated places across…
Meet Sai Marthand: The former Tech Mahindra engineer who turned his passion for films into a successful directorial debut For many young professionals, a work-from-home job offers flexibility. For Sai Marthand, it also became an unexpected stepping stone towards a completely different career. Before becoming one of Telugu cinema’s most talked-about debut directors, he spent…
pc: University of California San Diego Robotic surgery has become a familiar part of modern healthcare, but the machines used in operating theatres are usually purpose-built systems designed for a narrow set of tasks. humanoid robots, despite rapid advances in recent years, have largely remained outside the surgical environment. That has now begun to change….
Avijit Ghosh Avijit Ghosh is a associate editor with The Times of India. He is addicted to films, music, cricket and football—and not necessarily in that order. He is the author of Bandicoots in the Moonlight, Cinema Bhojpuri, 40 Retakes, and now, Up Campus, Down Campus, a novel set in 1980s JNU. He tweets from…