If there is one consistent feature of India-US trade relations over the past three decades, it is that major agreements rarely emerge from a single round of negotiations. (AI image) By Shishir Priyadarshi, President, Chintan Research Foundation (CRF) & a former Director, WTOThe trade discussions between US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Commerce Minister Piyush…
Kolkata: In the wake of the state health depart finding irregularities in some private blood banks, health officials on Tuesday held a meeting with 73 private blood banks, including 11 that are under the scanner. While cautioning action against blood centres that violate blood safety norms, health officials suggested ways of rectifying the standard shortfall…
Melbourne, July 29 (IANS) Australia head coach Andrew McDonald believes attempts could be made to coax Ben Stokes out of retirement for next year’s Ashes Australia head coach Andrew McDonald believes the perfect build-up to the 2027 Ashes would be Ben Stokes making a dramatic return from Test retirement, admitting it would create a “fairytale”…
India’s Kranti Gaud (second right) celebrates with her team mates after taking the wicket of England’s Tammy Beaumont, background right, during day one of the first Women’s Rothesay Test between India and England at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. (AP/PTI) India scripted history on Monday with a commanding 270-run victory over England on Day 4…
A still from ‘Aajo Ardhangini’ (L); a still from ‘Bonolata Sen’ (R) KOLKATA: Jaya Ahsaan’s “Aajo Ardhangini” (AA) marks a significant moment in cross-border cinema, serving as a major collaboration featuring a Bangladeshi star following the July 2024 uprising.While eased visa norms have allowed artistic movement between Kolkata and Dhaka to resume, the nature of…
CJP’s chief spokesperson Saurav Das interacts with journalists in Delhi. NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) spokesperson Saurav Das on Tuesday questioned the Delhi government’s reluctance to submit before the court the list of FIRs it has been told to quash, saying the key issue for the protesting students is the withdrawal of cases registered…
The milky way and the desert at Al Quaa. Image Credit: Wikipedia During the whole of August 2026, the night skies over the Arab world are offering a unique opportunity for residents to observe the Milky Way galaxy without any specialised equipment. According to a report by the Saudi Press Agency, this natural display is…
New Delhi: Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has revised its policy regarding permission and regularisation of additions and alterations to its flats, allowing owners of upper-floor flats in low-rise housing blocks to construct certain permanent structures, subject to conditions.This is DDA’s first housing policy revision since 2007.According to the revised policy that been rationalised in consultation…
Mapusa: A public passenger shed in Purva ward in the Kasarvarne panchayat has been turned into a garbage dump, triggering outrage among residents and commuters.The bus stop, located in a ward represented by deputy sarpanch Sakshi Naik, is strewn with trash, with waste dumped directly on the seating area.With the rain, the rotting garbage has…
iQoo set to launch Z9 Turbo with 1.5K display, Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, 6000mAh battery, 144Hz refresh rate, 50MP dual camera, 80W fast charging at Rs 19,999. Soon after launching its mid-range smartphone — Z9, iQoo is reportedly planning to launch a new Turbo version of it. Leaks and rumours have already started surfacing…
