Chennai: Mention Chengalpet district to most people, and they’re immediately reminded of Vedanthangal bird sanctuary. But a quieter, greener landmark is now taking root alongside it — a lush ecological hub known as the Maragadha Pooncholai with a pollinator garden in the village of Acharappakkam.Tamil Nadu’s Maragadha Pooncholai initiative has established dedicated pollinator gardens across…
Gandhinagar: Gujarat is steadily advancing toward becoming India’s leading centre for biotechnology and bio-manufacturing by 2030, stated a report by Gujarat Rajya Institution for Transformation (GRIT). This push is backed by a strategy focused on building skilled talent, specialised education and industry-oriented capabilities, govt said on Sunday.The report, titled ‘Gujarat Bio-Economy 2030: Strategic Skill Architecture…
Kolkata: The Bengal school education department is looking at the Odisha model of paying an additional amount to schools to buy eggs for midday meals if they choose to, in order to bypass the ongoing controversy.The state administration had last week decided to hand over the responsibility of providing midday meals in state-aided schools to…
The Pune-Nashik highway is one of the busiest and industrially significant roads in the state Pune: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) may be close to completing the tendering process for the proposed Nashik Phata-Khed elevated corridor project, but delay in putting together funds for land acquisition is posing a major hurdle in the…
Panaji: In a significant ruling that could shape future challenges to govt e-auctions, the Bombay high court has held that companies cannot seek to reopen concluded auctions merely by alleging technical glitches on the auction portal. Instead, bidders must produce credible independent technical evidence to prove that the fault lay with the auction platform and…
The incident occurred when IndiGo flight 6E-6511, operating from New Delhi to Surat, was on its final approach at Surat airport on Saturday Surat: An IndiGo pilot reported interference from a green laser beam while landing at Surat International Airport on Saturday night, prompting a coordinated response from airport authorities, the Central Industrial Security Force…
Rekha’s controversial forced kiss with Biswajeet was a planned publicity stunt, claims senior journalist (Image credits: Instagram) The controversial kissing scene between Rekha and Biswajeet from the 1969 film Anjana Safar has returned to the spotlight after Biswajeet’s daughter, actress Pallavi Chatterjee, admitted in a recent interview that what happened to Rekha was “definitely wrong.”…
Migrants living in US under temporary protected status should either apply for permanent residency or return to their home countries, Homeland Security secretary Markwayne Mullin has said, following a US supreme court ruling that could lead to major changes in immigration protections.Speaking on CNN’s State of the Union, Mullin said those affected should either regularise…
Being involved in your child’s life is one thing, but being involved in everything can lead to unintended consequences. Some parents mistake constant supervision, decision-making, and monitoring for support.A 2025 study tracking 800 young adults found those raised by highly controlling parents reported lower self-determination, higher social anxiety, and greater fear of intimacy in adulthood.Developmental…
You’ll be glowing with a gentle glow today, one that occurs when the heart is heard. Good news from children or about children can brighten your mood early, and the Moon in a supportive position makes family interactions warmer than usual. It feels like life is answering back kindly.There’s also a pleasant mix of romance…
