Margao: The annual frenzy has begun in Quepem, with thousands flocking to the sports complex at Borimol for a chance to win a BMW X3 and Rs 45 lakh in cash — the star attraction of this year’s Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal donation coupons.The prize lineup includes a BMW iX1, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe, Tata…
Quote of the day by Ian McKellen: ‘There is no system, length of time, or amount of force that can contain us once we decide to break free,’ all about Magneto’s wisdom about breaking free of your fears (Twitter) Ian McKellen is one of the most popular and beloved actors in the film industry. With…
Vikram Mubayi, a chemical engineering PhD student at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), died after going missing during a solo hike in California’s Eastern Sierra, with his family now left seeking answers over what happened.Mubayi’s brother, who had earlier appealed for help on Reddit, later shared an update confirming that search-and-rescue teams had…
Cloud aerosols on Venus contain far more water than scientists have assumed for decades, alongside comparable amounts of iron sulfate and sulfuric acid. Researchers led by R. Mogul revisited previously uncharacterised data from the Pioneer Venus Large Probe, which descended through the planet’s atmosphere in 1978, and found that the probe’s instruments had unknowingly captured…
The emerald ash borer is killing ash trees across North America—here’s why it matters The emerald ash borer (EAB) is a jewel coloured, invasive beetle originating from Asia, which has posed a real problem for ash trees ever since it appeared on the scene back in 2002, near Detroit, Michigan. Since then it has been…
The day carries a picnic basket sort of mood. Jupiter brings joy to the spirit of family and social gatherings and the Moon makes it easier to be a partner and brings joy through social gatherings, outings and sharing comforts.It is possible to spend time with family members outdoors, go to the park, go for…
Mumbai: Bombay High Court has frowned at state govt for “prolonged” delay in reimbursing private unaided schools providing children between 6 and 14 years free education under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act. It has asked it to undertake a comprehensive review of the existing reimbursement mechanism.“The consequences of such…
New Delhi: A wall at a parking area in south Delhi’s Deoli collapsed Friday evening, allegedly due to waterlogging following heavy rainfall, damaging around 8 to 10 parked vehicles.The incident was reported around 5 pm. Locals alleged that poor drainage in the area had led to water accumulating around the site. Police and Delhi Fire…
Officials from the school education department said Thiran was likely to be dropped as it was introduced by the previous govt and was subject to criticism that it alienated students on the basis of their academic strengths Chennai: More than two months after schools reopened for this academic year, Targeted Help for Improving Remediation and…
Amitkumar Dongre (L) and Bhavsinh Zala Ahmedabad: Within hours of being arrested in a Rs 36,000 bribery case, Ahmedabad chief fire officer Amitkumar Dongre was sacked by Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) late on Friday.Dongre, 47, who was appointed Ahmedabad’s chief fire officer two years ago, was still on probation. The civic body acted after Anti-Corruption…
