Raj Kapoor’s passion project Mera Naam Joker has long been remembered not only for its ambition but also for the financial turmoil it caused. After the film failed at the box office upon its 1970 release, the legendary filmmaker was left burdened with heavy debt and was even forced to mortgage RK Studios to repay…
The Deonar dumping ground, spread over nearly 120 hectares, is one of the oldest and largest dumping grounds in India Mumbai: The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board has issued a Consent to Operate (Part) for the Deonar legacy-waste biomining project on August 21.The approval covers biomining operations at a permitted capacity of 15,000 metric tonnes per…
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Delhi government has instructed chemists to stop misleading customers with inflated discount claims NEW DELHI: Chemist shops and medical stores in Delhi have been warned against advertising steep discounts of 60-80% on medicines, with the drug control department flagging such claims as potentially misleading and asking retailers to ensure that discounts advertised to customers are…
Uddhav said he would personally join the protest with Sonam Wangchuk if required Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Monday extended support to the ongoing Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, calling it a “genuine movement for students” and urging all political parties to come together in support…
Ancient Sanskrit manuscripts Panaji: Goa’s Sanskrit manuscripts are facing the threat of climate change, said former Goa state museum director Laxman Pitre, who was instrumental in setting up the museum at its previous location at Patto.Speaking at the daylong symposium on history of Sanskrit manuscripts in Goa, Pitre said that rising humidity and moisture pose…
Rs 345 daily wage only on paper, TN VB-G RAM G workers get less VB-G RAM G scheme may have raised Tamil Nadu’s rural employment wage from `336 to `345 a day from July 1, but workers are taking home far less. According to govt records, the average wage paid to workers is `278 under…
Rohit Sharma plays a shot during 3rd ODI against England at Lord’s. (ANI Photo) Former India head coach and commentator Ravi Shastri has backed Rohit Sharma amid retirement speculation, urging the team management to allow the veteran opener to continue playing for as long as he wants following his historic century at Lord’s.Rohit silenced his…
Domestic solar cell supply shortage short term, market set to realign soon India’s shortage of domestically made solar cells is expected to ease as manufacturers increase production to meet local-content rules, industry players have said. At present, the country has around 32 GW of solar cell manufacturing capacity and is expected to rise to around…
DHS appeals that the $100K H-1B visa fee is not a tax and it should be reinstated as H-1B abuse is a national security concern. The Department of Homeland Security, in its filing to the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit against the federal judge’s order striking the $100,000 H-1B visa fee, argued…
