Kolkata: Police arrested Bhowanipore strongman Rakesh Sahu alias Vicky, from Durgapur while he was allegedly trying to flee to Jharkhand. Cops said Vicky had been active in the Bhowanipore area for several years, and has been accused of forcibly taking over two rooms in a local’s house and demanding Rs 30 lakh when asked to…
Pune: A shortage of flowers in wholesale markets has significantly increased the cost of decorating palkhis for this year’s Ashadhi wari, with organisers of the Sant Muktai and Sant Gora Kumbhar palkhis spending approximately Rs 25,000 to Rs 30,000 more on floral decorations than they did last year.Florists said reduced arrivals due to weather-related disruptions…
AIFF said decision to field an Indian striker was left to the clubs Panaji: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has reversed its general body decision that made it compulsory for clubs to field an India striker in the starting 11 and include an additional Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholder among the foreign contingent.After…
The latest trend reflects a new phase in the restructuring of India’s IT services industry, which is valued at over $315 billion. (AI image) Silent layoffs and job cuts are becoming the new norm in India’s technology and software services industry. As a result, as many as 35,000 jobs could be cut during the current…
Shresta Iyer and Shreyas Iyer NEW DELHI: India’s T20I captain Shreyas Iyer has received strong backing from his sister, Shresta Iyer, after another disappointing result against England in the 3rd T20I, extending his difficult start as the team’s full-time captain.In a video that has gone viral on social media, Shresta urged fans not to judge…
From Jeremy Allen White and Selena Gomez to Stranger Things, several fan-favorite stars and shows were surprisingly left off this year’s Emmy nominations.Image credit (X) The 2026 awards nominations revealed a significant number of surprising absences from the prestigious competition. While predicted favourites secured their expected recognition with shows like “The Pitt” earning 25 nominations…
An artificial intelligence start-up is making headlines for an employee benefit rarely seen in the corporate world. New York-based AI sales software company Rilla spends around $1.7 million every year on housing stipends, helping employees live near its headquarters in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, one of America’s most expensive neighbourhoods. The initiative is part of CEO Sebastian…
Seaweed is no longer just an aquatic flora, it has now transformed into a nuisance, especially for scientists. Sargassum, a genus of brown macroalgae that was once largely confined to the Sargasso Sea has evolved into the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt that stretches across 5,000 miles. In May alone, scientists detected 37.5 million tons of…
A rose bush rarely declines all at once. The change is usually gradual. Flowers become smaller, leaves lose their freshness, stems appear less vigorous, and the plant begins to look tired long before it stops flowering altogether. During periods of hot weather, the signs can appear surprisingly quickly, with blooms drooping and foliage looking limp…
Volkswagen India has confirmed that it will expand the Tayron line-up with a new, lower-spec variant, scheduled to be launched tomorrow i.e, July 10, 2026. Positioned below the existing Tayron R-Line, the upcoming model is expected to offer a more accessible entry point into the three-row SUV range. While Volkswagen is yet to announce the…
