New Delhi: To commemorate the centenary of the martyrdom of Sardar Teja Singh Samundri, lieutenant governor TS Sandhu, his grandson, organised a special Shabad Kirtan at Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib in the city Friday. Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) also held a commemorative function at Teja Singh Samundri Hall in Amritsar.The programme in Delhi was…
The image shows a deceased person Pune: A man (50) died, while his wife (45) and daughter (19) were in critical condition on Saturday morning after they allegedly inhaled poisonous gas mixed with coal in their flat at Morwadi in Pimpri.Suhas Awhad, senior inspector of the Sant Tukaramnagar police, said, “The deceased’s wife, who is…
Leonardo Da Vinci (Photo via Canva) Leonardo da Vinci was an Italian Renaissance painter, sculptor, inventor, engineer, and scientist. He is popularly known across the world for his masterpieces during the High Renaissance, such as the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, but his curiosity and genius went far beyond art and is remembered as…
Mumbai: BMC has initiated legal action against a housing society for allegedly violating tree conservation regulations by poisoning trees and another for carrying out pruning beyond the limits permitted by the civic body.According to the civic body, non-cognisable offence cases have been registered at the respective police stations against the office-bearers of DGS Shital Tapovan…
Afaf is an Arabic name meaning purity, modesty, virtue and moral integrity. It is highly regarded in many Arabic-speaking communities because it represents noble character and self-respect. The name carries a beautiful spiritual quality and remains a meaningful choice for families seeking a name rooted in strong values. Names that mean “pure” have remained popular…
RCB head coach Andy Flower (ANI Photo) Royal Challengers Bengaluru batting coach and mentor Dinesh Karthik believes Andy Flower would be an outstanding candidate to succeed Brendon McCullum as England’s Test head coach but feels the Zimbabwean is unlikely to leave the IPL franchise because of his existing commitments.England are searching for a new Test…
Pakistan carries out ‘calibrated strikes’ near Afghanistan border, 29 militants killed (Image/AP) Pakistan on Sunday carried out an intelligence-based ground operation and ‘calibrated strikes’ on terrorist hideouts and safe havens along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, killing 29 militants, news agency AP reported. The operation came a day after militants armed with guns and explosives attacked a…
Mumbai: By the end of July, the BMC plans to launch an integrated construction and demolition (C&D) waste management portal, which aims to ensure that not a single kilogramme of construction and demolition waste is disposed of without monitoring.For the first time, a soil exchange platform will also be part of the portal, wherein developers,…
‘As long as there are people who approach the gods with greedy hearts, there will be priests with greedy hearts to receive them’ At a crowded shrine, a line of devotees stretches for blocks. Each person carries an expensive offering. Some have come to pray for a family member’s health, but many arrive with other…
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) made their comeback to Indian equities in July after staying away for four consecutive months, emerging as net buyers with investments worth Rs 20,200 crore. Attractive valuations, improving corporate earnings and a better global investment environment helped bring foreign investors back.According to data from the Central Depository Services (India) Ltd (CDSL),…
