MUMBAI: In 1935, Khurshed Maneckji Bharucha – the first Indian chief cashier of Tata Steel in Jamshedpur – borrowed Rs 3.5 lakh from a friend who owned an island near Bombay. Soon, on an open ground at Bistupur junction, arose a four-storey building with partition walls made of ‘surkhi’, a burnt clay and limestone mix….
Representative Image of jellyfish floating gracefully in a microgravity environment (AI-generated image) In 1991, NASA sent jellyfish into orbit as part of an experiment to understand how microgravity affects an organism’s sense of balance. The mission carried Aurelia jellyfish polyps aboard the space shuttle, where scientists induced them to develop into their next life stage…
Exhibition prompted Delhiites to rethink relationship with textile waste At Weave The Future 4.0, a mountain of discarded clothes confronted visitors even before they entered the exhibition. The mirror in the backdrop, stated that India generates 7.8 million tonnes of textile waste every year. Visitors paused, and, inside Dilli Haat INA, that stark reality gave…
Ahmedabad: A special Pocso court on Friday sentenced two persons to 14 years’ rigorous imprisonment for trafficking and sexually exploiting two minor girls who were brought from Bangladesh and forced into prostitution.The convicts were identified as Sagar Mandal from West Bengal and Mohammed Faruq Mandal from Bangladesh. The court convicted both accused under the BNS…
Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez during the World Cup final against Spain. (AP Photo) Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano “Dibu” Martinez has hinted that his international career could be nearing its end after issuing an emotional apology following Argentina’s heartbreaking 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.The 33-year-old, one of the architects of…
Punjab lecturer cadre recruitment 2026 opens 1,013 lecturer posts across 12 subjects Punjab lecturer recruitment 2026: The Directorate of School Education, Recruitment Directorate, Punjab has issued a short notice for Punjab Lecturer Cadre Recruitment 2026, announcing 1,013 vacancies for lecturer posts in government schools. The recruitment includes 829 regular vacancies and 184 backlog vacancies across…
Pune: Mayor Manjusha Nagpure on Thursday said she inspected traffic congestion hotspots on Sinhagad Road a day earlier and suggested measures to the traffic police and PMC to ease bottlenecks. Her visit followed complains of poor roads disrupting traffic across the city, with Sinhagad Road emerging as one of the worst-affected stretches.“Urgent interventions are needed…
22 children have died from Chandipura virus infections this monsoon season in Gujarat (AI-generated image used for representational purposes) AHMEDABAD: As many as 22 children have died due to Chandipura virus (CHPV) in Gujarat this monsoon season, with 35 cases testing positive out of 184 suspected infections, state health minister Praful Panseriya said on Monday.Seven…
Ahmedabad: The Army, Gujarat Police and security teams of Adani Green Energy Park conducted a multi-agency security drill at the Renewable Energy Park in Khavda of Kutch district to assess preparedness against hybrid threats.The exercise was carried out by the Bald Eagle Brigade under the Konark Corps and focused on validating coordinated response mechanisms among…
The eagerly awaited full trailer of Ramayana has run into an unexpected setback. Originally slated for release on July 24, 2026, the trailer was pulled just before its scheduled launch. While fans continue to wait for an official release, multiple clips believed to be from the unreleased promo have now surfaced online, sparking both excitement…
