Kolkata: IIT Kharagpur associate professor of computer science and technology Saptarshi Ghosh has donated Rs 5 lakh to IIEST, Shibpur, to establish a lecture in memory of his late father, Saibal Kumar Ghosh, a civil engineering professor at the institute.The fund is aimed at enriching the research ecosystem and academic environment of IIEST and honour…
(L) Ketan Agarwal (C) Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary (R) PUNE: Police investigating the murder of Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal have visited a temple in Rajasthan to verify reports that the two accused, Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary, secretly married there. Separately, Maharashtra’s food regulator has ordered the closure of a spice and dry fruits…
Panaji: Chief minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday assured that Goa govt would provide compensation for crop losses damaged due to scanty rainfall.The compensation would be released based on reports submitted by agriculture officials following field inspections, he said.“Agriculture department officials, including the zonal agriculture officer (ZAO) and other field staff shall conduct surveys to assess…
Surat: Around 60 Indian nationals deported by the United Arab Emirates arrived at Surat International Airport from Dubai on Wednesday aboard an Air India Express flight.The deportees travelled on Air India Express flight IX-274 after the Indian Embassy in Dubai facilitated their return by issuing emergency certificates or temporary passports. According to sources, all were…
July brings a series of bank holidays across India, with closure dates varying by state depending on regional festivals and other occasions. If you are planning to visit a bank branch on Thursday, July 16, it is worth checking the bank holiday calendar first. Banks will remain closed in several parts of the country to…
Image credit: Major League Cricket The Los Angeles Knight Riders scripted history on Wednesday by reaching their first-ever Major League Cricket (MLC) final after defeating San Francisco Unicorns by seven runs in Qualifier 1 at the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland.Powered by half-centuries from Colin Munro, Andre Russell and a late blitz from Rovman Powell, LAKR…
Veteran celebrity bodyguard Mason Haynes, known for protecting the Kardashian family and other high-profile clients, passed away following a road traffic accident.Image credit (Instagram) Mason Haynes, the longtime celebrity bodyguard known for his work protecting members of the Kardashian family, has passed away at the age of 52. According to a fundraising campaign launched by…
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued a stern warning to Iran, saying “they better behave” if Tehran wants negotiations with Washington to resume.In an interview, Trump claimed that Iran wanted to meet and was interested in reaching a settlement with Washington.“We’ll find out if we settle with them,” he said, adding, “They better behave.”This…
Commercial aircraft cabins are pressurised, but not to sea-level conditions. Most are pressurised to the equivalent of an altitude of around 6,000 to 8,000 feet. At the same time, cabin humidity is usually much lower than what people experience on the ground. This combination dries out the nose and mouth, reducing the ability of the…
Today’s horoscope recommends moving from private to bold expression of your feelings. Moon moves in Leo Zodiac Sign July 16, 2026, at 19:51. This may result in greater confidence, expressiveness, pride, and a willingness to be seen. The Moon and Venus are also in Leo, which can boost social attraction, creativity, romance and charm. But…
