Bhopal: Forty years after the Bhopal gas tragedy, its victims have failed to get justice with the case witnessing a protracted trial that saw 19 judges presiding over the matter for nearly a quarter of a century, while the appeals against the 2010 judgement have been heard by nine judges so far. A total of…
Kausalya, having imbibed the essence of Rama’s perspective, understood that no force could deter him from undertaking his journey to the forest, bound as he was by the sacred word of his father. With a trembling voice and a heart heavy with sorrow, she spoke: “Rama, my son, dearest to Dasaratha and steadfast in virtue,…
Sri Karakachettu Polamamba Ammavari Devasthanam is a Shakti temple at Waltair Main Road in Vishakapatnam -Andhra Pradesh. This deity (grama devata) is the protector of 14 villages (including Valteru/Waltair) around Waltair. The idol of Karakachettu Polamamba, which is considered to be the reigning deity of Waltair, was apparently netted by a group of fisherfolk some…
New Delhi: The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which allows bank account holders to have up to four nominees in their accounts. Another proposed change relates to redefining ‘substantial interest’ for directorships, which could increase to Rs 2 crore instead of the current limit of Rs 5 lakh, which…
Agartala/Kolkata: The Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Tripura’s capital Agartala on Tuesday announced the suspension of all visa and consular services with immediate effect until further notice because of “security reasons”, a day after the mission’s premises was breached by a group of people protesting against the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das in…
London: The Coventry University Group has marked the launch of a new India Hub aimed at boosting partnerships and building on the positive relationship between both countries with a special event in New Delhi. Senior leaders, including the university’s Vice-Chancellor and Group CEO, Professor John Latham CBE, met staff at the hub before joining Indian…
Hyderabad: Telangana BJP spokesperson NV Subhash criticized Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, accusing him of presenting an overly optimistic vision while neglecting the state’s pressing financial challenges. According to Subhash, Telangana’s fiscal health is under strain, highlighted by a fresh borrowing of ₹10,000 crore to meet immediate needs. He argued that a competent leader should focus…
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday expressed anguish over not being allowed to learn Hindi in Tamil Nadu as a student and was even mocked on the streets for attempting to learn the language. The minister’s reply to the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, in the Lok Sabha digressed to the language issue…
Singapore: The youngest-ever challenger to the world crown, D Gukesh let go of a very promising position and had to settle for a fourth consecutive draw against defending champion Ding Liren of China in a marathon seventh game of the World Chess Championship here on Tuesday. The stalemate, which came after five hours and 22…
Panaji: If you are a whisky lover, you would have experienced the magic of Scotch, known for its deep flavours, rich history and craftsmanship. Scotch has been one of the most sought-after spirits globally. In India, imported Scotch whisky is a luxury and a celebration. Whether it’s a special occasion, a gift or just an…
