MUMBAI: This year the Ganeshotsav skyline is brightened by a new trend that is certain to bring large crowds to pandals. Various moortikars have carved spectacular 20-30 ft tall ‘balancing moortis’ where an angular Lord Ganpati appears to be flying or suspended in mid-air.The deity is precariously joined to his mount, or a rope —…
NEW DELHI: Delhi Police on Wednesday arrested two members of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang following an encounter in New Ashok Nagar. The accused were identified as Kartik Jakhar and Kavish. Police said, “They opened fire on the police. In retaliation, the police shot one of the criminals in the leg and caught them.” According to…
Pune: Hospitals have reported a rise in viral infections and post-viral joint problems with data from Pune Municipal Corporation shows that over 1,200 cases of suspected and confirmed dengue cases were reported until Aug 20 this year. Viral fevers, particularly chikungunya, often leave behind painful joint swelling, stiffness, and bone aches that can linger far…
NEW DELHI: Yoga guru Ramdev has called on Indians to boycott American companies and brands in response to Washington’s decision to impose 50% tariffs on imports from India, terming the move “political bullying, hooliganism, and dictatorship.” “Indian citizens should strongly oppose the 50% tariffs that America has imposed on India as political bullying, hooliganism and…
Pune: From thrifted fashion and refurbished gadgets to preloved books and upcycled furniture, the stigma around “used” is fading fast. Online platforms and curated thrift stores are making second-hand shopping cool, accessible, and even aspirational. “I think there is no shame in buying and using second-hand things. I am a firm believer in mindful consumption…
NEW DELHI: AAP Delhi convener Saurabh Bharadwaj alleged on Wednesday that Enforcement Directorate officials pressured him to sign doctored statements, discarded his original testimony and replaced it with their version during an 18-hour raid at his residence on Tuesday.He further claimed that lieutenant governor VK Saxena had “hatched a conspiracy” to frame him. No reaction…
Pune: Thunderous and intricate ryhthms of chenda melam, a traditional percussion ensemble of Kerala, will resonate through the replica of Padmanabhaswamy temple created by Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganapati Trust as a part of its 133rd year of Ganesh festival.Considered the heartbeat of temple festivals in Kerala, the chenda melam, which consists of dozens of chenda…
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has officially launched its Premium Housing Scheme 2025, live between August 26 and September 24, 2025, through a fully online e-auction system. This scheme brings housing opportunities for all categories — from Low-Income Group (LIG) flats starting at Rs 38 lakh to High-Income Group (HIG) apartments priced above Rs 2…
Pune: What began as entertainment for hair stylist Omkar Raut six years ago turned into an obsession that shattered his life after he lost a staggering Rs80 lakh in an online cricket game since 2018. Once the proud owner of a salon in Pune, he is now working in someone else’s shop on a daily-wage…
NEW DELHI: Confirming Delhi’s place among the richest states/UTs in the country, a recently released report says the capital’s per capita income is now Rs 4.93 lakh, placing it at No. 2 spot ahead of Goa although the latest data from the coastal state is not available.Even if Goa retains its second position after data…
