Antarctica tends to be described in numbers first. Temperatures that fall far below what most instruments are built for, wind that can strip visibility down to nothing, distances that flatten judgment. It is also a place where people still go to work, to measure ice, to run stations, to move supplies across blank stretches of…
We all know someone who practically lives in black. Open their wardrobe and it’s a sea of black T-shirts, black shirts, black dresses, black trousers and black jackets. While everyone else is experimenting with bright colours and seasonal trends, they’re reaching for the same shade every morning without a second thought.At first glance, it may…
Aries: More workplace problems today but instead of feeling oppressed, kick yourself into gear. Allow your standards and deadlines to drive you toward excellence. When you focus on the correct things your energy is pretty incredible. “Be goal-oriented financially. Don’t impulse buy.” Make that anxiety your fuel. You are much more capable than you know….
The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) has declared the WBJEE 2026 results, bringing relief to thousands of aspirants seeking admission to professional degree programmes across the state. Rank cards are available online from 4 PM and will be used during the counselling process. Candidates can access their scores, merit ranks and other details…
HONOLULU: The project director of a new solar telescope in Hawaii that will be the most powerful of its kind hopes scientists will be able to start observations at the facility in three months. The Daniel K Inouye Solar Telescope, at the summit of Haleakalā volcano on Maui, was supposed to open last fall. But…
Mumbai: An inspection of the Kurla BEST depot by BEST committee member Ajay Singh, along with committee members Santosh Medhekar and Sanjay Wakode, has revealed a series of operational and infrastructural shortcomings affecting both staff and commuters.During the visit, the team interacted with drivers and conductors, who raised concerns about inadequate basic amenities, including poorly…
Times News NetworkNew Delhi: Delhi govt has commissioned a study to identify more durable fabric for national flags installed across the city, following repeated damage by strong winds and adverse weather.Public Works Department (PWD) minister Parvesh Verma said on Wednesday that engineers have been told to choose a fabric that can better withstand wind pressure.“A…
Chennai: The Bureau of Indian Standards has granted four international ISO Management System Certifications to Osmania University, Hyderabad, according to a release issued on Wednesday. The certifications — ISO 21001:2018 (Educational Organisations Management System), ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management System), ISO 50001:2018 (Energy Management System) and ISO 22000:2018 (Food Safety Management System) — were awarded after…
Gandhinagar: Aimed at extending healthcare services to remote tribal settlements, the state government on Wednesday launched 51 two-wheeler mobile health units. Chief minister Bhupendra Patel also flagged off 9 mobile health vans that will operate in 14 districts, from an event held in Gandhinagar.The initiative of the state health department, aims to strengthen healthcare delivery…
Kolkata: The Bengal government is working on a new industrial policy aimed at attracting fresh investments and addressing key challenges that have impeded industrialisation in the state for last couple of decades, commerce and industry minister Tapas Roy said on Wednesday.The proposed policy is expected to focus on improving the ease of doing business, facilitating…
