Clothespins have been a household essential for generations, yet few people give much thought to their design. At first glance, the small holes found on either side of a traditional wooden clothespin appear to serve no real purpose beyond holding the spring in place. In reality, these openings are part of a practical design that…
The moon’s position in Capricorn might cause quietness today. In the background, Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra promotes patient effort, disciplined reflection and closure. What to Do Today Finish a personal business that has been left hanging. This could be a personal commitment, a doctor’s appointment, an overseas contact, a confidential document or payment. Completing it can…
The Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) has released the detailed schedule for the Telangana State Integrated Common Entrance Test (TGICET) 2026 counselling. The counselling will be held for admission to Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Computer Applications (MCA) programmes offered by universities and affiliated colleges across Telangana. Candidates who qualified in…
Mumbai: India may perform the world’s third-highest number of organ transplants, but it meets only a fraction of the country’s actual need, according to the first study assessing the unmet need of transplants.Published in The Lancet Regional Health–Southeast Asia, the study estimates that India required nearly 3.9 lakh kidney, liver, heart and lung transplants in…
New Delhi: Lieutenant governor TS Sandhu Tuesday laid the foundation stone for MCD’s first dog shelter in Dwarka’s Sector-29.Spread across approximately 6,050 square metres, the facility will provide shelter, care and rehabilitation to 1,500 strays.The project is estimated to cost over Rs 3.7 crore. “The project is financed by GMR and MCD won’t have to…
Oppn parties express concern over Centre’s response on Mekedatu issue Chennai: Leader of opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss and We The Leaders movement founder K Annamalai on Tuesday expressed concern over Centre’s response on the Mekedatu issue that Karnataka need not obtain the consent of lower riparian…
Why Bopal, Ghuma, and Shela flood every monsoon Slug: Making of a DelugeAhmedabad: Every monsoon maroons residents of Shela, Bopal, and Ghuma. Last week’s torrential rain inundated many areas beyond the SG Highway in the newly integrated areas.Flooding is inexorable because urban growth outpaces the infrastructure needed to support it, according to experts.Prof Saswat Bandopadhyay,…
Khuti Puja at Tridhara Akalbodhan Khuti Puja at Ultadanga Bidhan Sangha Khuti Puja at Tridhara Akalbodhan Khuti Puja at Ultadanga Bidhan Sangha Khuti Puja at Tridhara Akalbodhan Kolkata: Most big ticket Durga Pujas in the city have passed the khuti puja test on the Ulto Rath weekend with only a few, like Tala Prattay, yet…
Pune: Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) carried out a demolition drive against illegal constructions on Nagar Road on Tuesday.The drive was held in Lohegaon and Kharadi. Unauthorised structures spanning over 21,000sqft were demolished during the operation, according to a press release issued by the PMC. “The PMC issued notices to these properties. When no action was…
Panaji: Vishvesh Naik on Tuesday resigned as RG’s general secretary and also gave up his primary and founding memberships. His departure came after the lone RG St Andre MLA, Viresh Borkar, said on Monday that he had dissolved all committees and that Naik’s order terminating his primary membership was null and void.A day after his…
