For generations, Lake Victoria supported one of the world’s richest freshwater ecosystems. Beneath its surface lived hundreds of species of cichlid fish, many found nowhere else on Earth. These small, colourful fish had evolved over thousands of years to occupy different parts of the lake, from rocky shorelines to deeper waters. But a decision made…
Gandhinagar: Chief minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday reviewed relief and rescue operations being carried out in parts of the state affected by heavy rain at the State Emergency Operations Centre.Relief commissioner Gaurang Makwana said two additional National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams allotted by the Centre have been deployed in Surat and Navsari districts. He…
MUMBAI: Even as IPO-bound startups are pitching their high growth models to investors to seek higher valuations, the latter are in no rush to buy into their proposals. In fact, investors are increasingly becoming choosy on the valuation front, said bankers, a dampener for startups such as Zepto which had been targeting a valuation of…
Kolkata: Twice-a-day sweeping and cleaning work will be conducted on roads, market places and densely populated areas in municipal bodies across the state from the third week of July, state urban development & municipal affairs minister Agnimitra Paul announced on Wednesday during the launch of the ‘Swachh Kavach’ programme.Chief minister Suvendu Adhikari unveiled the pilot…
The murder came to light after forensic and post-mortem examination reports revealed that the woman had died due to suffocation caused by compression of her nose and throat, contradicting the family’s claim of a natural death. Badlapur: A 40-year-old Badlapur resident and his mother have been arrested for allegedly murdering his wife and attempting to…
Residents, activists and politicians hold meeting on Tuesday at Paud to protest against the Mulshi Pattern reference Pune: Residents of scores of villages in Mulshi have launched a public campaign against the term ‘‘Mulshi Pattern’, saying its association with crime has been damaging to businesses and tourism to the region.In a meeting this week, attended…
Quote of the day by Dale Carnegie (Image: Wikipedia) Fear often grows strongest exactly when someone imagines everything that could possibly go wrong. The possibility of failure can make an uncertain situation feel considerably worse than it actually is, sometimes stopping a person from taking any action at all. Dale Carnegie offered a genuinely different…
IISER IAT seat allotment result 2026: The Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) have released the Round 3 seat allotment result for IISER IAT 2026. Candidates who participated in the counselling process can now check their allotment status through the official admission portal using their login credentials.The Round 3 allotment is an important…
International Self-Care Day 2026: Why self-care should be part of your daily routine Observed every year on July 24, International Self-Care Day highlights the importance of taking care of one’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The idea behind the celebration being carried out on July 24th, represented by 24/7, signifies that it’s more than just…
Brad Pitt and girlfriend Ines de Ramon made a starry appearance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal on Friday, July 10, as Spain took on Belgium at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Brad Pitt and Ines de Ramon join Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem Brad and Ines took their seats in the VIP…
