Attendees play on Apple Macintosh computers from the 1980s at the Vintage Computer Festival in Mountain View, California MOUNTAIN VIEW: Software engineer Josh Dersch loves old computers. He spends countless hours tinkering in his garage, trying to coax decades-old machines back to life. He estimates he owns more than 200 vintage computers and devices in…
Mumbai: As seven out of 10 patients with head-and-neck cancers in India reach hospitals only after the disease has severely advanced, doctors — ahead of World Head and Neck Cancer Day on July 27 — underlined the importance of routine screening for oral cancer.The Mazgaon-based Head and Neck Cancer Institute of India (HNCII), along with…
Pune: The civic body has issued notices to more than 20,000 illegal constructions over the past five years, revealed data shared with the general body in response to queries from elected members regarding illegal constructions and the action taken against them.Activists and citizens, however, claimed that the notices have become a mere formality, as unauthorised…
A yellow alert, indicating heavy rainfall at isolated places, will remain in force for both Mumbai and Thane on July 22 and 23 Mumbai: The southwest monsoon regained momentum over Mumbai and the adjoining metropolitan region starting last weekend, bringing moderate rainfall across several areas. However, South Mumbai remained relatively dry compared to the suburbs….
AINRC founder and Puducherry chief minister N Rangasamy Puducherry: Almost three months after All India NR Congress (AINRC)-led NDA formed govt in the Union territory of Puducherry, the allocation of portfolios for AINRC founder and chief minister N Rangasamy and his five cabinet colleagues was officially announced on Wednesday night.Rangasamy retained primary governance and financial…
The spy action film ‘Alpha’, starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari in lead roles, continued its steady run at the box office on Sunday, thus ending its debut weekend on a high. As per box office reports, the film registered healthy growth in collections on Sunday, thus crossing the Rs 50 crore mark at the box…
Horoscopes predict what’s in store for each zodiac sign. Aries will see an improvement in work and profitability, while Taurus may experience dullness, a lack of sleep, and unnecessary spending. Gemini can expect happiness and financial growth through partnerships. Cancer will have a busy day at work, Leo will experience great patience and happiness, and…
Language has a funny way of reshaping food. As dishes travel across countries, their names often change to suit local accents, tongues and habits. India is no exception. Over the decades, many international food names have been adapted into everyday Indian English, creating pronunciations that are instantly familiar here but often sound quite different elsewhere….
If you have ever looked out of a train window, you may have noticed the thick layer of small stones spread around the railway tracks. They can look like ordinary pieces of gravel, but they are actually an important part of how traditional railway tracks are built. These stones are known as ballast, and they…
The submerged Tourist vehicle in Balsaon river at Dudhia Siliguri: Four persons, including two women, were rescued after their SUV got stranded in the swollen Balason river at Dudhia, on the outskirts of Siliguri, on Tuesday night.Police said all four escaped unhurt. They were rescued with the help of local residents after the river swelled…
