Chennai: Tamil Nadu govt will launch the ‘Thaaimaaman Thanga Mothiram’ scheme on Sept 15, coinciding with the birth anniversary of former chief minister C N Annadurai, with an annual allocation of ₹755.83 crore for its implementation.The scheme was one of the key promises outlined in TVK’s manifesto released ahead of the 2026 assembly election. The…
During the mid-20th century, large areas of Israel were transformed by one of the country’s most ambitious reforestation programmes. Millions of pine trees were planted to stabilise soils, combat erosion and create forests on previously open landscapes. At first, the initiative appeared to be an environmental success, with barren hillsides becoming green woodlands. However, decades…
Children buy snacks from a counter Pune: An ICMR-led consortium has recommended a ban on the advertisement, marketing and sale of junk food items within schools and within a 50-metre radius from the school gates.The recommendations come against the backdrop of rising indicators of chronic disease risk among young Indians. According to the Comprehensive National…
Chief minister Pramod Sawant plays chess with GM Ethan Vaz at Campal Panaji: Chief minister Pramod Sawant inaugurated the Goa Chess Academy at Manohar Parrikar Indoor Stadium, Campal, marking a significant milestone in the promotion of chess in the state.The academy aims to nurture young chess talent, provide professional coaching and strengthen Goa’s presence in…
Kolkata: The BMC has taken up the repair of over 180 stretches at a cost of nearly Rs 62.6 crore. About 63 roads are in Salt Lake and the rest in Rajarhat Gopalpur.Officials said while concrete blocks would be laid at some places, some stretches would be repaired with bitumen mastic and at others, concrete-cast…
The first step in capital gains taxation is to identify the asset sold and determine whether the resulting gains are taxable. (Image source: Magnific) Many individual taxpayers view filing an Income Tax Return (ITR) as a straightforward task—declaring salary income, updating investment details and paying any balance tax. However, capital gains can turn an otherwise…
BMC chief Ashwini Bhide inspects some hawkers’ licences on Monday Mumbai: Days after corporators from across party lines criticised BMC for cracking down on licensed hawkers with identity cards bearing QR codes during its ongoing anti-encroachment drive, civic commissioner Ashwini Bhide said licensed hawkers could conduct business on footpaths, but their activities should not obstruct…
When the principal failed to convince her family, he approached the Bodakdev police station’s She-Team for assistance Ahmedabad: When her Class 8 results were declared, a bright young student scored good marks and was looking forward to continuing her education. But her parents and grandfather had other plans. Despite her strong academic performance, the girl…
Image sourced through IranInternational Images published by Iranian state news outlets on Saturday showed children receiving firearms training at a nighttime gathering at Tehran’s Azadi Square. This comes amid reports that the Islamic Republic is recruiting minors as young as 12 to man checkpoints and perform security duties during the war.The images come months after…
Pune: To the casual sports fan, their partnership is a fascinating experiment: two former rivals and close friends navigating the transition from professional opponents to coach and student.The professional tennis circuit is a lonely grind, where today’s friend is tomorrow’s obstacle across the net. Mukund Sasikumar and Karunuday Singh know this dynamic intimately. They were…
