After weeks of uncertainty caused by a delayed monsoon, continuous rainfall has revived farming activity across rural Pune with paddy transplantation gaining pace in water-filled fields. “We thought we would not be able to cultivate our fields, but the good rains have finally arrived,” said Dipesh Chande, a farmer from Mulshi. “We started sowing late…
Mrinal Sen’s ‘Oka Oorie Katha’ Kolkata: Mrinal Sen’s ‘Oka Oorie Katha’, an adaptation of Munshi Premchand’s ‘Kafan’, restored in 4K by NFDC-NFAI under the National Film Heritage Mission, had its world premiere at the 70th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival on Saturday. Sen’s powerful cinematic commentary on rural poverty and social injustice is part of…
There was a time when Sanjay Mishra, now celebrated for his versatile performances for films like ‘Vadh’, ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’, Dhaamal, Golmaal, and many more was ready to leave the film industry behind. Long before becoming one of Bollywood’s most respected character actors, Mishra went through a deeply personal phase that led him to abandon acting…
An AI-generated illustration shows chaotic traffic congestion at a busy road junction Pune: Vimannagar residents alleged that traffic rule violations such as wrong-side driving, illegal parking and signal jumping have led to frequent traffic congestion and demanded increased police deployment.Many residents said the area has witnessed persistent traffic snarls over the past several days, especially…
The latest capacity expansion also comes at a time when additions to global refining capacity remain limited. (AI image) India’s petroleum product exports could increase by around 25% from the FY25 level of $44.4 billion. India is one of the world’s leading exporters of refined petroleum products. The increase is expected to come over the…
Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad Division of Western Railway posted its highest-ever monthly revenue of Rs 763 crore in July, aided by strong growth in freight operations, passenger earnings, parcel services and other commercial activities, railway officials said.Freight remained the largest revenue contributor, earning Rs 584.5 crore during the month, a 5.6% increase compared to July last…
The aim of the proposed ropeway cable-car facility is to provide easy access to people between Sarasbaug and Parvati Pune: PMC has initiated steps to push ahead its proposed ropeway cable-car facility from Sarasbaug to Parvati, with a project management consultant now appointed to take up a detailed study, check feasibility and prepare basic designs.The…
Who is Tiana Musarra? Everything to know about the influencer making headlines at Streamer University 2026 (Image via Getty) Tiana Musarra has become one of the most talked-about faces at Kai Cenat’s Streamer University 2026 after joining the creator program and attracting a growing audience on Twitch. The influencer had already built a following through…
60 venomous snakes, cocaine, guns and 22,000 dollars in cash seized during New Mexico drug raid; inland taipan among reptiles found Federal agents investigating an alleged cocaine trafficking operation in New Mexico made a shocking discovery after uncovering 60 snakes, half a pound of cocaine, three firearms and 22,000 dollars in cash during a raid…
The National Commission on Population Report has estimated that TN population will grow to 7.7 crore by 2026 and 7.8 crore by 2036 from 7.2 crore in the 2011 Census. CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu will launch the Chief Minister’s Elderly Health Insurance Scheme, a programme that will provide free, cashless medical treatment to nearly 38 lakh…
