One man, a barren sandbar and decades of patience: How Jadav “Molai” Payeng created the forest that made him India’s Forest Man. PC: OneEarth A forest does not usually begin with one person, one patch of barren land and a few saplings. But in Assam, that is almost how the story of Jadav “Molai” Payeng…
Panaji: Revenue minister and Panaji MLA Atanasio ‘Babush’ Monserrate visited Santa Cruz on Thursday and announced that he would open his office to serve the people of Santa Cruz. This created speculation in political circles about him exploring an option to contest the next assembly election from there.The constituency’s incumbent MLA, Rodolfo Fernandes, had joined…
Chennai: Three of a family from Madurai died in a road accident in Villupuram district on Sunday as the car in which they were travelling rammed against the parapet of a bridge on the Chennai-Trichy national highway when the car driver attempted to overtake another vehicle.The incident happened around 7.45am when the family from Pazhanganatham…
Kieron Pollard (X-Cricbuzz) MI New York produced a remarkable turnaround to defeat Seattle Orcas by 17 runs in Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026, dealing a major blow to the Orcas’ playoff hopes after defending what had looked like a vulnerable total. Seattle appeared to be cruising in pursuit of 180, reaching 137 for 1 after…
Hawkers, dhabas and roadside eateries that form a big category fall under the same FDA regulatory framework as restaurants, but see far less inspection and enforcement, says an expert Pune: Industry experts have said the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s enforcement action against restaurants should extend to Maharashtra’s vast street food sector — where fresh…
New York City The City of New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg Wetlands Strategy In the 1990s, New York chose wetlands over conventional storm sewers on Staten Island; the Bluebelt strategy saved taxpayers $80 million in infrastructure costs. Instead of laying miles of underground concrete pipes, the city preserved and restored natural streams, ponds, and…
Image: Canva and Instagram/@ca_shivani_jha A baby’s arrival is marked with many responsibilities, and every parent wants to provide the best for their children. However, amidst countless to-do lists, financial planning sometimes takes a back seat. Most parents think it’s too early. But experts have a different take on it. According to experts, the first few…
Anshula Kapoor and Rohan Thakkar’s pre-wedding festivities: Shanaya, Arjun, Janhvi and Khushi join family celebrations (Image credits: Instagram) Ahead of her wedding to fiance Rohan Thakkar, Anshula Kapoor’s pre-wedding celebrations have begun in full swing, bringing together members of the Kapoor family for an intimate gathering filled with love and tradition.Shanaya Kapoor recently shared a…
New Delhi: In the wake of some biometric attendance systems being “deliberately” damaged, Delhi govt’s social welfare department has ordered installation of CCTV cameras at its offices to keep the devices under surveillance and identify those responsible. The decision was taken during a recent review meeting.An official said that they had been receiving complaints about…
There are days when you feel overwhelmed by grace and this is among those days. It is easier to be respected and your name is a source of strength and people are more willing to hear. Jupiter is your ruler. He is lively and generous. That is why doors can open without much push. Take…
