Panaji: Tata Power Company Ltd has formally applied for a power distribution licence for Goa.The company has petitioned the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC), which regulates the power sector for Goa, seeking a licence to distribute power to consumers in the state.At present, the state electricity department is the sole distribution licensee.The JERC, hearing the…
New Delhi: A 32-year-old man posing as an IGI Airport employee allegedly lured a woman with a fake cabin crew job for her 20-year-old son and cheated her of around Rs 3 lakh through 16 UPI transactions. The accused was arrested Thursday.The scam came to light after police received a complaint from the woman, a…
Quote of the day by Richard P. Feynman One of the more unusual qualities of Richard Feynman was that he did not seem particularly interested in being the smartest person in the room.That may sound odd for a physicist who won the Nobel Prize and became one of the most recognisable scientific figures of the…
For tourists, the idea of travel is often sold as a collection of picture-perfect beaches, luxury resorts, and Instagram-worthy moments. But for ardent travellers, who have travelled enough, seen enough, they know that the most memorable journeys are rarely planned. The real journey begins when flights are delayed, trains are unexpectedly cancelled, storms and rains…
A tiny asteroid no wider than a football pitch has been quietly puzzling astronomers for years, and a Chinese spacecraft is now closing in on the answer. The asteroid, called Kamo’oalewa, is one of only a handful of objects known as Earth’s quasi moons, small bodies that circle the sun in near lockstep with our…
Worked 16-hour days as an intern, still no full-time job: Reddit post sparks startup work culture debate A young product intern’s emotional Reddit post about working 12–16-hour days without receiving a full-time offer has struck a chord with thousands of students, fresh graduates and professionals. The post has reignited conversations around startup work culture, unpaid…
High-speed overtaking bid ends in four-car pile-up Ahmedabad: A pile-up involving four cars on the SG Highway near Sargasan Bridge left four men injured, one of them critically, early on Friday.Police said a speeding car first hit an electric SUV from behind, pushing it into another vehicle ahead and setting off the four-car pile-up. The…
Jayaparvati Vrat 2026 will be observed on Monday, 27 July 2026. Jayaparvati Vrat is a religious fast dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. This fast is mainly observed by women for the long life of their husbands, happiness in marriage and peace at home. Jayaparvati Pradosh Puja Muhurat Time will be from 07:15 PM…
Today, the Moon stays in Libra, the sign of charm and balance. It is a good day for financial planning, discussions and careful self-presentation. What to Do Today Be sure to make the most of this day and present yourself well. Libra can be more recognisable in social gatherings, business conversations, meetings or personal conversations….
New Delhi: The Public Works Department (PWD) has decided to conduct structural audits of 44 flyovers that are more than 15 years old. Some of these have been in use for nearly three decades.The city today has 102 flyovers, many of which were built during the infrastructure push of the early 2000s. PWD has earmarked…
