New Delhi: With Chhath Puja only weeks away, chief minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday inspected arrangements at several ghats along the Yamuna, travelling by boat from Palla to ITO. Gupta, who was accompanied by ministers Parvesh Verma and Kapil Mishra, said this year’s celebration would be “grander, safer and more convenient for devotees than ever…
Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) Shubman Gill has been appointed as India’s new ODI captain, replacing Rohit Sharma ahead of the three-match series against Australia starting October 19. The 26-year-old, who earlier this year became India’s Test captain, will now lead the team in both Tests and ODIs while serving…
Shikhar Dhawan (Screengrab) Shikhar Dhawan, the former India cricketer, visited the Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, where he attended the Bhasma Aarti on Sunday.Wearing traditional Bhagva Vastra, Dhawan arrived at the temple early morning and participated in the ash-based ritual along with other devotees.Videos shared online captured the serene atmosphere during his…
In an effort to promote digital payments and reduce cash usage, the government is tightening rules at National Highway toll plazas. Starting November 15, 2025, vehicles without a valid FASTag will be required to pay a higher toll fee.The changes come through an amendment to the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules,…
Pune: Doctors at the microbiology department of BJ Medical College have found a new method to examine susceptibility of colistin, a ‘last resort’ antibiotic used for patients battling multi-drug resistant (MDR) infections. The new method not only saves time but is also more accurate, ensuring the potent drug is given only to patients who will…
The crypto market is surging this week, with Bitcoin and Ethereum nearing their all-time highs and the total market capitalization climbing above $4.2 trillion. This article breaks down the top four drivers behind the rally, including growing expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates before the end of the year. Summary The crypto…
The newborn Mayabini with her mother Kuwari in eastern Assam’s Kaziranga National Park. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement GUWAHATI A female calf born to one of the oldest elephants serving the Assam Forest Department has been named Mayabini to honour Zubeen Garg, the Assamese cultural icon who died in Singapore on September 19. Kuwari, who…
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Heart disease remains the world’s leading cause of death, claiming nearly 17.9 million lives annually. But a new study has found that heart attacks and strokes rarely occur without warning. Researchers from South Korea and the United States, analysing data from millions of people, discovered that over 99% of individuals who suffered heart-related events had…
MUMBAI: The Indian Institute of Technology Madras has unveiled what it calls a first-of-its-kind national initiative to measure and improve the employability of India’s students. Launched through Shaastra, the institute’s science and technology magazine, the National Internship, Placement Training, and Assessment (NIPTA) programme is designed to provide a curated training pipeline followed by a standardised,…
