Mumbai: Observing that it was difficult to believe that only five women overpowered 10 to 12 policemen and assaulted them, a sessions court recently acquitted the women accused of causing an affray and assaulting police officers inside Bhandup police station in 2015. The judge cited lack of credible evidence and inconsistencies in testimonies of police…
New Delhi: The underground tunnel between Maa Anandmayee Marg and Tughlaqabad railway colony station has been completed on the Tughlaqabad-Aerocity corridor of phase IV, also known as Golden Line. A tunnel boring machine (TBM) broke through on Saturday morning at Tughlaqabad railway colony station after boring a 0.79km-long tunnel. This tunnel breakthrough was achieved using…
Pune: Hospitals in Pune have started reporting an increase in dengue cases among children following recent heavy rainfall and intermittent showers. Conditions are now ripe for mosquito breeding, experts said, as they warned citizens to ensure there’s no waterlogging or stagnant pools near homes and offices. “Dengue is typically seen first in children as they…
Cameron Skattebo (via Getty Images) New York Giants first-year running back Cameron Skattebo became the focus of an unintended NFL tempest—nothing on the field, but for seemingly not knowing anything about the league’s greatest legends. In one recent video making its rounds on the internet, Cameron Skattebo can’t recognize NFL legends from their pictures, kicking…
Washing off oil can be tricky, but using a harsh shampoo defeats the purpose. Use a mild, sulphate-free shampoo and lukewarm water to rinse thoroughly. You may need to lather twice if you’ve applied a thick oil like castor oil. Avoid hot water as it can strip your hair of natural oils. It’s important to…
US President Donald Trump on Friday signed three executive orders aimed at enhancing drone security and promoting future air technologies, including electric air taxis and supersonic commercial aircraft, the White House announced.The new orders will allow drones to operate beyond the visual line of sight of their operators—an important step toward enabling widespread commercial drone…
Mumbai: In the early hours of dawn, as most of Mumbai still sleeps, the narrow lanes of Dharavi echo with the whistle of steamers and the clatter of aluminium vessels. In makeshift kitchens tucked inside shanties, women like Alaguthai Thangapandi are already deep into their day’s work — grinding soaked rice, mixing batter, and steaming…
New Delhi: With the official date of the arrival of the monsoon in the city just three weeks away, Delhi’s civic agencies are facing a stiff challenge to complete the cleaning of its drainage system and keep it ready to face heavy showers.Data accessed by TOI revealed that Public Works Department managed to desilt nearly…
Pune: Police recorded 21 digital arrest scams between Jan and May this year in which the victims lost Rs 9.21 crore.In Nov last year, a top executive of a Mumbai-based software company lodged a complaint with the Pune cyber police, stating that online fraudsters posing as CBI officials, digitally arrested him in a money laundering…
Michael Beasley. Image via: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images The two former NBA stars, Lance Stephenson and Michael Beasley, are going to meet each other for a high-stakes face-off. They pestered each other in a pre-game duel, which took place at The Next Chapter. Their interaction took a nasty turn when Beasley started making sleazy comments…
