Pune: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said the state govt has initiated a series of reforms for the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) to increase the number of vacancies and ensure a more streamlined, timely recruitment process.He also issued a stern warning to coaching institutes, advising them not to provoke students into opposing these…
The evening will begin with a walkthrough of collector Shaun Nicholas Lobo’s personalcollection of over 100 works by Mário Miranda. PANAJI: For generations, brass bands have been an integral part of Goan life, accompanying feasts, weddings, processions and community celebrations. Their music continues to evoke a deep sense of nostalgia and belonging, carrying memories across…
India joined 34 other countries in backing a US-led initiative to build trusted and resilient supply chains for artificial intelligence (AI), signing the Joint Statement on AI Opportunity at the second Pax Silica Summit in Washington on Thursday. India joined 34 other countries in backing a US-led initiative to build trusted and resilient supply chains…
Shafali Verma, right, celebrates the wicket of Netherlands Sterre Kalis during the Women’s T20 World Cup cricket match in Leeds, England, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP) India opener Shafali Verma believes India should keep things simple when they face Australia in a must-win match in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.Sunday’s matches will decide…
The official title of Malayalam cinema’s Nivin Pauly‘s 50th film has been revealed as ‘Vijayam’. The makers unveiled the title and teaser were released on June 27 The film is written, directed and edited by Alphonse Puthren. ‘Vijayam’ announcement video The title announcement came through a four-minute video that was made like a short film….
Nicholas Rossi, the American convicted rapist A man whose extraordinary attempt to avoid arrest and extradition spanned continents, fake identities and even a fabricated death has died behind bars in the United States.Nicholas Rossi, the American convicted rapist who made international headlines after allegedly faking his own death and fleeing to Scotland, died Thursday night…
Open an Indian kitchen cabinet today and you’ll probably find neatly packed masalas. A few decades ago, those spice mixes were made at home. Whole spices like coriander, cumin, cloves, black pepper and dried chillies were roasted carefully until fragrant, then ground into powders in small batches. Every family had its own recipe, often tweaked…
Shani Trayodashi is the significant day in Hindu religion. The day falls on Tryaodashi tithi (13th day) of Shukla Paksha in the month of Jyeshtha. Trayodashi tithi is usually dedicated to worship Lord Shiva and when it falls on Saturday, it is known as Shani Trayodashi,, the day when Lord Shani dev is also worshipped…
The revised NCERT Class 9 Social Science textbook has come under scrutiny after changes to content related to the Constitution, secularism and Indian democracy.The controversy began after reports highlighted that the Preamble was no longer included in the introductory chapter on the Constitution in the new textbook. References to the words “secular” and “secularism”, which…
Pakistan and the Netherlands face off in their final ICC Women’s T20 World Cup group-stage match with both teams aiming to register their first victory of the tournament. After winning the toss, Pakistan captain Fatima Sana elected to bat first, believing the Bristol pitch would favour the batters. Both sides have endured difficult campaigns but…
