With elaborate arrangements in place, Maharashtra is all set to bid goodbye to Bappa this year (Photo credit: Uma Kadam) PUNE: “Mi majhya Bappala sodnar nahi… majha Bappa mala saglyat jasti avadto (I will not leave my Bappa; I really like him),” a five-year-old girl tells her parents, clutching her little Ganpati idol tightly to…
An employee whose statutory “wages” are up to Rs 25,000 will now fall within mandatory PF coverage. The government’s decision to increase the provident fund wage ceiling from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 is one of the most significant social security reforms in recent years. The move is expected to expand provident fund, pension and…
India enjoyed a strong day in squash at the Asian Games on Thursday as Anahat Singh, Tanvi Khanna, Abhay Singh and Veer Chotrani advanced to the singles quarterfinals. Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar also booked their place in the mixed doubles quarterfinals in Aichi-Nagoya.Junior world champion Anahat began her women’s singles campaign with a 3-0…
Actor Sooraj Pancholi has once again addressed the controversy surrounding his name in the Disha Salian death case, saying he has spent years being linked to a matter with which he maintains he has no connection. In a lengthy statement shared on social media, Pancholi denied ever meeting Disha Salian or Shiv Sena (UBT) leader…
Poland knife attack: 1 dead, 4 injured at Benedictine abbey One person was killed and at least four others were injured in a knife attack on the grounds of a Benedictine abbey in southern Poland on Thursday, news agency Reuters cited local media report.A 31-year-old Ukrainian citizen was detained following the attack at the Benedictine…
The discovery also has implications far beyond Lassen Volcanic National Park. Astrobiologists study extremophiles to understand the physical and chemical boundaries within which life can survive In the steaming pools of California’s Lassen Volcanic National Park, life has found a way to thrive where most cells would begin to fall apart. Hidden in geothermal waters,…
In 2020, while the Covid-19 pandemic had disrupted normal life across the country, Delhi Police launched an incentive scheme to encourage officers to trace missing children. Among those who took up the challenge was Head Constable Seema Dhaka of Samaypur Badli Police Station in Delhi’s Outer North district. In just two and a half months,…
The symbol 000 frequently represents a fresh start, prompting introspection about one’s journey. It highlights the need to reassess outdated choices and beliefs. In relationships, 000 suggests a revival of emotions and encourages transparent communication. In professional contexts, it signals a moment to realign ambitions and enhance strategies. Ultimately, 000 is a powerful reminder of…
Indian players at the national anthem before the first T20I cricket match between India and Afghanistan, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Muthoot Finance Limited has secured the title sponsorship rights for Indian cricket for the next two years. India’s bilateral cricket sponsorship bouquet already includes Campa, SBI Life and ChatGPT.The agreement is expected…
Maharashtra is in the process of establishing a Uniform Civil Code and has formed a committee led by Justice Ranjana Desai. NEW DELHI: Maharashtra began the process of implementing a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in July by setting up a seven-member expert committee headed by former Supreme Court Justice Ranjana Desai. The state accepted the…
