A dead lizard in a Delhi school lunch has renewed scrutiny of the midday meal program. A contamination scare has brought fresh scrutiny to Delhi’s school lunch programme,from hygiene and serving size to eggs, vegetables and budget constraints.NEW DELHI: Recently, a dead lizard was found in the midday meal served to students at a govt…
Zendaya has spent the last few years becoming one of the most familiar faces in Hollywood, appearing in back-to-back big-screen projects. That growing presence has now become the focus of a viral online debate. A social media video comparing scenes from several of her films and shows has prompted people to ask the same question:…
Tribal community gut bacteria study Pune: Researchers have found that traditional diets, particularly those rich in dairy and grains in trans-Himalayan populations, were associated with distinct gut bacteria and locally adapted microbial strains. The study stressed the need for India-specific microbiome research and probiotics.The study was led by researchers from BRIC-National Centre for Cell Science…
Awarapan 2 OTT release (Image Credits IMDb) Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani’s ‘Awarapan 2’ hit theatres on August 14, 2026. The action thriller marks Hashmi’s return as Shivam Pandit from the 2007 cult favourite ‘Awarapan’ and has generated a significant buzz among fans of the original. After its theatrical run, the film will stream on…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for August 1, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
Pune: The Pune Rural police on Monday arrested a 38-year-old farm worker on the charge of bludgeoning his wife to death over suspicion of infidelity. The incident occurred in the workers’ quarters on a farm in Shirur, about 66km from Pune, on Sunday afternoon.An officer from the Shirur police said the accused assaulted his wife…
Retired Calcutta High Court judge Justice Ranjit Kumar Bagas has been appointed as the chairman Kolkata: Bengal govt has reconstituted the West Bengal Commission for Backward Classes, appointing retired Calcutta High Court judge Justice Ranjit Kumar Bagas its chairman.According to a notification issued by the Backward Classes Welfare department, retired IAS officers Naveen Prakash and…
TN forest department rolls out mobile forensic lab, fire-response vehicles and upgraded arms for forest foot soldiers Chennai: To tackle forest fires more effectively, Tamil Nadu’s forest department has introduced an all-terrain vehicle capable of dousing flames in remote, off-road areas that are otherwise difficult to reach during emergencies.The state’s forest fire season runs from…
Alexander Graham Bell is best remembered for helping develop the telephone, an invention that transformed how people communicated across distance. Yet Bell himself recognised that major breakthroughs rarely belong entirely to one person. His statement, “Great discoveries and improvements invariably involve the cooperation of many minds”, reflects the collaborative nature of scientific progress. Bell worked…
Fateh Singh Gill with his parents. (Instagram/@singhfitkid19) At just five, Fateh Singh Gill from Amritsar, Punjab, has already performed on some of the biggest international stages. The young martial arts prodigy recently won a gold medal in Gatka on Skates at the World Martial Art Games 2026 in Pattaya, Thailand, becoming the first child to…
