Pune: In the last one month, the Pune city police have booked as many as 210 youngsters for consuming contraband drugs, including marijuana and mephedrone, and registered FIRs against them.The youngsters, according to the Pune city crime branch, did not have commercial quantities of the drugs. Police are counselling these youngsters while simultaneously filing chargesheets…
Panaji: The directorate of archives will undertake comprehensive audiovisual documentation of ‘alayo’ —traditional Konkani children’s songs and oral folklore — to preserve a cultural tradition that is rapidly disappearing, education secretary Prasad Lolayekar said on Wednesday.Speaking on the sidelines of the symposium, ‘Treasure Trove of Konkani Childlore: Compilation, Preservation and Research’, organized by the directorate,…
Surat: BJP municipal councillor Jayshree Vora and her husband, party worker Manhar Vora, have alleged that fellow councillor Mahendra Desai assaulted them during a meeting at the office of BJP MLA from Surat North, Kanti Balar.The couple submitted a written complaint to BJP leaders at the city and state levels on Wednesday, alleging that the…
Central bank is preparing to pilot the new currency substrate after securing govt approval for large-scale field trials MUMBAI: Polymer banknotes are likely to enter circulation at the beginning of FY28, RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra said, as the central bank prepares to pilot the new currency substrate after securing govt approval for large-scale field trials….
Former India batter Ajinkya Rahane has urged everyone to be patient with young opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying it is too early to predict his future in Test cricket. Rahane said the teenager should be allowed to grow, adding that the Indian Premier League and international cricket are “completely different.”The 15-year-old Sooryavanshi had a mixed start…
‘A beautiful gift from Suchi Chechi’: Jude Anthany Joseph cherishes a special gift from Suchitra Mohanlal after ‘Thudakkam’ Expectations are high as Vismaya Mohanlal is marking her acting debut by teaming up with the ‘Om Shanthi Oshana’ director Jude Anthany Joseph, for the upcoming film ‘Thudakkam’.Director Jude Anthany Joseph posted a series of pictures featuring…
File photo: Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar lost the Democratic primary in Michigan’s 13th Congressional District on Tuesday, with state Representative Donavan McKinney defeating the two-term lawmaker in a closely fought contest backed by the Democratic Party’s progressive wing.McKinney secured 51.9 per cent of the vote against Thanedar’s 48.1 per cent, winning…
One of the biggest milestones parents eagerly wait for is their baby’s first independent step. Every stumble and every tiny stride feels like progress. So when a claim goes viral saying that diapers can set babies back by “four to eight weeks of walking practice,” it’s understandable that many parents feel alarmed.Should babies spend more…
Experiencing rejection can feel deeply personal, yet it’s a universal aspect of life. Krishna’s insights remind us that our value isn’t contingent on our achievements. By adopting this mindset, we can transition from sorrow to self-acceptance. The profound lessons from the Bhagavad Gita encourage proactive responses and resilience in moments of defeat. Keep in mind,…
Thane: Students pose as they check their Maharashtra Board class XIIth exam results, in Thane. (PTI Photo)( Rajju Bhaiya University result 2026: Professor Rajendra Singh (Rajju Bhaiya) University, Prayagraj has announced the results for several undergraduate and postgraduate programmes conducted during the 2026 academic session. Students who appeared for semester and annual examinations can now…
