Water scarcity in Canacona Canacona: When it rained for the first time in May, Dayavati Velip smiled, knowing this was the beginning of the end of their summer woes.Adorned in different shades of green, the remote taluka of Canacona has close to 2 lakh sqkm of forest cover, but many parts of the taluka dread…
A sharp selloff in information technology stocks, triggered by Accenture’s weaker growth outlook, and fresh geopolitical concerns ended the market’s five-session winning streak on Friday, dragging benchmark indices lower.The BSE Sensex fell 607.08 points, or 0.78%, to close at 76,802.90, while the NSE Nifty declined 154.90 points, or 0.64%, to settle at 24,013.10.During the day,…
Ahead of the third and final ODI against Afghanistan in Chennai, India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said Nitish Kumar Reddy is emerging as the “natural successor” to Hardik Pandya as the team continues to build its all-rounder options for the future.India have already taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. In recent…
With the clock ticking down to his upcoming wedding, Bollywood star Aamir Khan is revealing details about the celebrations in store.The actor, who is set to wed for the third time, has revealed that his wedding to lady love, Gauri Spratt, on July 5 will be a rather intimate affair. Confirming the news to Deccan…
Donald Trump clarifies ‘I’m the boss’ remark that drew laughs at G7 summit US President Donald Trump has clarified that his viral ‘I’m the boss’ remark at the G7 summit in France was meant as a joke, saying he was only trying to be cute and funny and not asserting authority over other world leaders.His…
For those planning a road trip in the hills or weekend vacation in northern or eastern India, it may be worth checking the latest weather forecast. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for rain, thunderstorms, winds and lightning on 19 June for 17 states across India. For some places, warnings for hail and…
Partnership is your strength today. Be it in business, marriage, studies or your every day routine, support is provided via a partner rather than through a solo effort. Venus strengthens your bonds and the Moon assists in cooperation, so don’t be adamant about working on your own.You’re feeling more relaxed or even romantic, however, the…
India’s IAS-led bureaucracy is often compared with the United States, where no UPSC-style examination or IAS equivalent exists. Instead, a new US President can appoint roughly 4,000 political officials, while leadership positions listed in the government’s Plum Book number around 8,000–9,000. However, administrative continuity is maintained by a permanent federal workforce of more than 20…
Shubman Gill’s rise from rookie opener to depandable captain Shubman Gill, the face of the Indian cricket team and the man appointed captain of both the Test and ODI sides, has clearly justified the BCCI’s decision. Since taking over the captaincy, Gill has transformed himself from a promising opener into one of India’s most dependable…
Navi Mumbai: A Karjat taluka youth, Jitesh Ruthe, 24, was killed in a fatal accident reported on the Panvel-Karjat road on Friday morning. The biker was hit by a dumper, leading to the accident. Meanwhile, a Panvel youth, Chumankumar Mahato, 29, died, while pillion rider Bikeshkumar Sharma, 29, sustained grievous injuries when a dumper hit…
