Mumbai: The Centre and state will provide Rs 11,200 crore each for the urban challenge fund to take up civic infra projects in cities across Maharashtra.Nearly Rs 22,400 crore required for the projects will be raised from the market. At a meeting to discuss the fund, CM Devendra Fadnavis said it would help overcome the…
The year’s deadlines, late nights and endless to-do lists all lead to one prized moment — appraisal season. The big question: who gets the biggest slice of the payday pie?Salary hikes may not be hitting double digits across the board next year, but for professionals in electric vehicles, fintech, healthcare and engineering, the pay outlook…
The hardest part about self-hatred is that it often sounds like honesty. That voice tells you you’re not smart enough, attractive enough, successful enough. But if you listen closely, you’ll realize it’s usually repeating old fears, past criticisms, or impossible expectations rather than facts. The next time it shows up, don’t argue with it. Just…
India’s Jadumani Singh Mandengbam (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) Indian boxer Jadumani Singh Mandengbam moved into the men’s 55kg quarterfinals at the Commonwealth Games 2026 after defeating Pakistan’s Sumama Rehman by a unanimous 5-0 decision on Sunday. The convincing victory came on Kargil Vijay Diwas, making the win even more special for the 22-year-old, who dedicated it…
FIFA president Gianni Infantino FIFA has publicly apologised for the way Gianni Infantino’s controversial FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal was handled, while reaffirming its backing for the embattled president following a high-level meeting in Morocco. The governing body acknowledged mistakes in the process that led to the failed plan but confirmed Infantino will remain in…
Panaji: Goa is migrating from the existing state portal to the central Civil Registration System (CRS) portal from this month onwards for birth and death registrations. Birth and death records from 1971 to June 30, 2026, currently available on the state portal, will be integrated into the central CRS portal.Records that are successfully pushed and…
Common diseases and infestations acquired by plants in the monsoon include powdery mildew, leaf spot, mealybugs; some vulnerable plants frequently grown in home gardens include hibiscus, roses, tomatoes, chillies, capsicum, tulsi (holy basil) and jasmine Pune: Home gardeners have been making a beeline to nurseries and horticultural stores to buy fungicides in recent times, with…
A flower-inspired name can offer more than a connection to nature. Names such as Iris, Daphne, Anthea and Ianthe carry stories from ancient Greek language and mythology, while Flora has a direct connection to Roman tradition. Rose, Violet, Lilia and Rosalie draw on flowers that have been admired for generations, while Susanna brings an ancient…
In the era of fast-track technology and superseding comfort, there are people who still like turning pages. Who visit bookstores to buy their next read and revel in the fragrance of a fresh book. Then some take it easy and download their book on their Kindles. While one might believe it is all about preferences…
NEET UG counselling 2026 schedule out The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced the schedule for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) Counselling 2026. Eligible candidates can register online from August 5 through the official MCC counselling portal. The counselling process will be held for admission to Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of…
