KOLKATA: In a quiet citizen-led effort, a seven-member volunteer team cleared hundreds of unauthorised advertisements from public infrastructure across parts of south Kolkata.The drive began at 5.30 am outside Menoka Cinema and lasted more than 2 hours. Volunteers moved along Sarat Chatterjee Avenue, Southern Avenue and SP Mukherjee Road, removing material from roadside grills, wire…
Posters put up in Bijpur announcing the MLA’s incentive offer Kolkata/Durgapur: Bijpur’s BJP MLA Sudipta Das has announced a cash reward of Rs 10,000 for anyone who opens a “jhatka” meat shop in the constituency, saying the initiative is aimed at catering to the preferences of Bengali meat lovers. His supporters have put up posters,…
Image Credit: (Representational Image: iStock) Carbon dioxide is a naturally occurring gas, abundant in quantity but its chemical stability makes it difficult to convert into useful materials. Since the 1960s, scientists have been attempting to transform carbon into polymers, which require specific catalysts to overcome the energy barriers. Some success was achieved in creating various…
Which are the top stocks investors can look to buy today? Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk shares recommendations: (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Gokaldas Exports, and Reliance Industries (RIL) are the top stocks that Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk has chosen as ‘buy’ recommendations for the week starting June 29, 2026. Stock Name…
Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohammed Shami (Agency Image) Former India opener Aakash Chopra believes Bhuvneshwar Kumar‘s lack of regular 50-over and first-class cricket could prove to be a major hurdle if he is to force his way into India’s plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup.While praising the veteran seamer’s performances in the IPL, Chopra said…
Ace filmmaker SS Rajamouli is working on his next grand time travelling action drama, ‘Varanasi’ starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran. The film remains one of the biggest releases next year and if the latest reports are to be believed, the team has completed a major section of the film as the film…
New evidence was presented in court on Thursday during the preliminary hearing of singer D4vd, whose real name is David Burke. Prosecutors called LAPD criminalist Lisa Lahendro to explain the condition of the clothing found with Celeste Rivas’ body. The courtroom also heard more testimony from forensic experts about evidence collected from Burke’s Tesla and…
Chennai: The district consumer disputes redressal commission, Chennai (North) has ordered Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Ltd to pay ₹9.27 lakh with interest to a Chennai woman for denying the claim for her husband’s cancer treatment on contradictory grounds. It also pulled up the insurer for deficiency in service.The comprising President D Gopinath and…
For many travellers, exploring forests, mountains and tropical landscapes offers unforgettable experiences. However, some of the world’s most beautiful destinations are also home to highly venomous snakes. While the chances of being bitten remain low for tourists who follow safety guidelines, certain regions report significantly higher numbers of snakebite cases each year due to their…
The steering wheel airbag casing allegedly hit the victim with high intensity, causing deep injuries and fatal haemorrhaging inside the stationary vehicle Mumbai: A 25-year-old man allegedly died in a freak accident in Mira Road after a parked car’s airbag unexpectedly deployed and struck him in the neck on Wednesday.The steering wheel airbag casing allegedly…
