Siliguri: State govt on Sunday introduced a series of measures aimed at improving the experience of tourists visiting north Bengal, including a helpline mapped to the state’s central tourism helpline, and mandatory registration of hotels, tour operators and tour vehicle drivers.Further, tourism minister Shankar Ghosh said the state would conduct a police recruitment drive to…
Seventy-five Indian students have been selected for the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree scholarships for the 2026-28 academic cycle and will pursue postgraduate studies across 15 European countries in fields ranging from artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to renewable energy and social sciences. Seventy-five Indian students have secured the prestigious Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD)…
Crude prices surge past $90 per barrel as ceasefire hopes dim Oil prices inched higher on Tuesday, with Brent crude surging past the $90-a-barrel mark as hopes of an early end to the Middle East war remained uncertain. Iran signalled a shift towards a more offensive military approach, while US ruled out extending the ceasefire,…
Nithin Kamath on startup pitches: Why ‘we use AI’ is no longer enough to impress investors AI has become almost impossible to miss in the startup world. It shows up in products, business plans, presentations and, increasingly, investment pitches. But when the same technology is being mentioned by one founder after another, simply saying that…
Check the official immigration or embassy website of the country Confirm passport validity requirements Carry digital and printed copies of hotel bookings, return tickets and travel insurance.Apply for visas several weeks in advance It is important to understand that visa policies globally are becoming increasingly fluid worldwide. In recent months alone, several countries have modified…
In May, several senior AIADMK leaders met TN Speaker J C D Prabhakar after three rebel AIADMK MLAs submitted their resignations following support to the TVK govt. The leaders alleged “horse-trading” by TVK Srimathi VenkatachariT he idiom ‘Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram’ began in 1967 when Haryana MLA Gaya Lal changed parties three times in a…
Think of the last time someone tried to win you over by shouting. Did it work? Usually, being lectured, shamed or steamrolled makes us dig in harder, not change our minds. Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who spent a lifetime fighting for causes she believed in, understood this better than most. Fight for the things that you…
New Delhi: A businessman allegedly jumped into the Yamuna from DND Flyway early Monday.The man has been identified as Ankit Sharma, a resident of Preet Vihar in east Delhi, who is involved in the purchase and resale of motor vehicles. Police said that he was reportedly facing matrimonial disputes and related court cases.Sharma’s scooter, two…
New Delhi: A 10-year-old boy, who was found unattended on the platform of Sahibabad Namo Bharat Station towards Delhi, was reunited with his parents, who were searching for him at Anand Vihar Namo Bharat Station late Saturday night.Officials said the boy had travelled independently to Muradnagar to visit Chhota Haridwar. His mother and other family…
Veteran actor Jaaved Jaaferi believes that immense stardom can sometimes become a limitation for actors rather than an advantage. Referring to Amitabh Bachchan‘s career as an example, Jaaved said commercial pressures often prevent even the biggest stars from exploring unconventional roles. He also reflected on the younger generation of actors, the issue of typecasting, and…
