NEW DELHI: The death of 16-year-old Class X student Shourya Patil, who allegedly died by suicide after months of humiliation at school, has revealed a disturbing pattern of harassment, ignored complaints and systemic lapses at Delhi’s St Columba’s School. Four teachers named in the FIR have been suspended as police deepen the probe. Here are…
Nagpur: NCP (SP) leader Anil Deshmukh‘s son Salil Deshmukh on Thursday resigned from the Sharad Pawar-led party citing health issues. Salil, a former Zilla Parishad member, held a press conference to announce his decision.He was not keeping well for the past five months and could not give time to the party, he said. He had…
Pune: The Pimpri Chinchwad police will effect traffic diversions from Friday to Sunday to manage three different events — a yatra at Koyali near Alandi, a river cyclothon in Bhosari and a music concert in Gahunje — to minimise congestion.Deputy commissioner of police (traffic) Vivek Patil said over 2,00,000 devotees were expected for the yatra…
Experts sound red alert as Delhi air turns ‘life-threatening’ NEW DELHI: As capital wakes up each morning to skies the colour of ash and an AQI brushing the ‘severe’ zone, scientists, doctors, parents and protest groups warn that Delhi’s pollution crisis has now crossed into a life-threatening public health emergency. Despite stubble-burning contributing only a…
Mumbai residents can expect clear skies and pleasant weather today, November 21, 2025, with temperatures averaging 26°C and peaking at 29.7°C. Despite improved conditions, yesterday’s ‘moderate to poor’ air quality, with an AQI-IN of 178, prompts advice for mask-wearing in traffic-heavy zones. The week ahead promises continued sunny days, making it suitable for outdoor activities,…
PUNE: Wellington College International Pune has announced the return of its popular Welly Colour Fest, now back for Season 2 and set to be held on Saturday, 29 November 2025, at the school’s Wagholi campus. The inter-school drawing festival, which saw an enthusiastic response last year, has quickly grown into one of the institution’s signature…
Delhi teen’s parents say shift was planned after session break NEW DELHI: Four teachers of St Columba’s School were suspended on Thursday after the suicide of Class X student Shourya Patil (16), with the family alleging he had been relentlessly harassed even as they had “promised to move him to another school after the break.”…
MUMBAI: At 7am on Tuesday, 23-year-old Sudam Mandal, his yellow shirt tucked neatly into a pair of jeans, joined the queue at civic-run KEM Hospital, Parel, for an OPD token. He had been experiencing periodic shortness of breath ever since he inhaled the same toxic fumes that killed his maternal nephew and another man while…
Nurses’ dignity, fair wages, and safety must be ensured, says TNAI Pune: “Advanced technology, clinical competence, and the reassuring touch of a compassionate human hand—this is what defines an excellent nurse. While we are working towards ensuring fair remuneration, dignity, and safety for nurses, it must be underscored that no technology, including artificial intelligence, can…
NEW DELHI: What should have been a routine school morning turned tragic for 16-year-old Shourya Patil’s family. He had refused to perform a dance because of a sprained ankle — but warning from his teachers that morning pushed him to the brink.Shourya left the school through the back gate and never reached his designated pick-up…
