India, the world’s third-largest generator of e-waste, is facing a growing environmental and public health challenge. The country produces over 1.6 million metric tonnes of e-waste every year, and the volume is growing at 23% annually. Yet, formal collection and recycling remain critically low, with the informal sector handling over 95% of the discarded electronics.Despite…
Pune: On Thursday, Wagholi police arrested Sunil Kamble (40) of Warje Malwadi and recovered a pick-van, which he stole from the Lonavla area about a year ago. A Wagholi police team, led by Senior Police Inspector Yuvraj Hande, took Kamble into custody from the Wagholi market area on a tip-off. TNNPune: On Thursday, Wagholi police…
MUMBAI: The LT Marg Police have cracked the Rs 50 lakh robbery near Crawford Market in south Mumbai and have arrested four persons who at gunpoint had robbed a businessman. Acting swiftly on specific information, officers from the Crime Branch and LT Marg police station apprehended the suspects and recovered the stolen cash, firearms, and…
Global musical tribute to Kashmir’s iconic instrumentalist and Santoor legend Pt. Bhajan Sopori The second edition of World Santoor Day was organised by the Sopori Academy for Music and Performing Arts (SaMaPa) at the Chinmaya Mission Auditorium in the capital. The first ever ‘World Santoor Day’ was celebrated last year in 2024 by the artist…
Pune: In a hit-and-run accident, Satish Gangawane (32) of Bahul village in Khed taluka died after he was knocked down by an unknown vehicle. The accident occurred around 6am on Saturday, June 21, at Bahul village when the victim was walking along the Chakan-Shikrapur Road. A case of causing death by negligence was registered with…
MUMBAI: IIM Lucknow researchers have identified crucial success factors for circular startups, which focus on waste reduction, material reuse and efficient resource utilisation, diverging from conventional linear business models.The research, undertaken by Professors Suresh Jakhar and Krishna Chandra Balodi, alongside Research Scholar Sagnika Datta, provides valuable insights for sustainable business development whilst promoting environmental stewardship.The…
New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta said on Sunday that Delhi as well as the entire country is fully prepared to host the 2036 Olympic Games. She expressed confidence that the global community would grant this honour, and India would organise the sports extravaganza with full dedication.She was speaking after an event where, along with…
Pune: Air India, which is under scrutiny from all quarters following the Ahmedabad plane crash, announced on Sunday that it suspended the direct Pune-Singapore flight until July 15.The Pune-Singapore flight was launched by the erstwhile Vistara in Dec 2022. The flight, now operating as AI-2111, flew four days a week using an Airbus A-321 aircraft….
MUMBAI: At IIT Bombay’s base in Powai, amidst its vibrant academic environment, a significant gathering took place. On June 6, 2025, more than 500 participants, including corporate leaders, donors, academics, students and key stakeholders in India’s development, assembled for the annual CSR Conclave.The conference centred on ‘Fuelling Technology for Nation Building’, emphasising the integration of…
New Delhi: The restaurant and hotel industry of Delhi was overjoyed when Delhi CM posted on social media that the requirement for Delhi Police Eating House License has been scrapped. Various restaurant bodies welcomed LG and Delhi CM’s decision and stressed that this long-awaited reform will offer significant relief and boost to the capital’s restaurant…
