Mumbai: Mumbai Central Prison, more commonly known as Arthur Road Jail, has completed a century housing the city’s most dangerous and controversial residents — from the smuggler barons of the 1960s to the rival gangs who turned the prison into a battlefield in the 1990s, to the present-day white-collar accused who are vocal about the…
Jaya Prada and Sridevi were among the most celebrated actresses of the 1980s, delivering numerous successful films together and becoming one of Hindi cinema’s most popular on-screen pairings. Yet, behind the scenes, the two shared a distant relationship. Years after Sridevi’s passing, Jaya Prada reflected on their equation, revealing that they hardly ever spoke to…
Conditions at Old Trafford could play a significant role when India and South Africa meet in a crucial Women’s T20 World Cup fixture. Unlike the slower surfaces used in previous matches at the venue, a fresh pitch has been prepared for the contest, offering both teams a degree of uncertainty. The square boundaries measure around…
Data from Ulong Island, Koror Republic of Palau shows that seabirds are returning (Representational AP photo) The return of seabirds to a small island in Palau has brought an unexpected benefit. Just one year after invasive rats were removed from Ulong Island, researchers have found that nearby coral reefs are also beginning to recover.The study…
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Billionaire and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott continues to direct large sums towards organisations working on long-term social challenges. Her latest contribution of $20 million focuses on an area that has become an increasing concern for families, schools and healthcare professionals alike: youth mental health. The donation arrives at a time when many charities are facing uncertain…
Kolkata: After a prolonged and sluggish start to monsoon, Kolkata was lashed by a torrential downpour on Friday, which ended a week-long dry spell and plunged temperatures. However, it left several city pockets waterlogged, resulting in slow traffic.According to Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Alipore, the city recorded approximately 53 mm of rainfall in the…
Image(s): International Mathematical Union Two Chinese mathematicians have made history by becoming the first Chinese recipients of the Fields Medal, widely regarded as the highest honour in mathematics. Hong Wang and Yu Deng were recognised for solving long-standing mathematical problems that had challenged researchers for more than a century, marking a milestone not only for…
Pune: PMPML commuters are unlikely to face another fare hike anytime soon despite the transport utility continuing to incur operational losses, CMD Mahesh Awhad said on Wednesday.He stressed that the losses in FY 2025-26 were lower than those in the previous financial year.Awhad’s remarks come ahead of a special general body meeting of the Pune…
Disagreements happen to everyone, at work, at home, in public life. What actually separates a fair fight from an unfair one is often not the disagreement itself, but who ends up caught in the middle of it. Hulk Hogan, the professional wrestler, put a simple boundary around exactly that. “If I have a problem with…
