NEW DELHI: India’s forest cover increased by merely 2.5% between 2010-11 and 2021-22, but the ‘very dense forest’ component of it grew by 22.7% during the period, indicating effective regeneration and conservation efforts, claimed the central govt’s first-ever dedicated publication on forest accounting. It recorded a decline only in the ‘moderately dense forest’ category.Released on…
“I have never felt so welcome anywhere”: Al-Kholood’s new owner Ben Harburg surprises Saudi Pro League with community-first plan (Image Via Getty) American businessman Ben Harburg has taken full control of Al-Kholood Club in Ar Rass, becoming the first foreign owner of a Saudi Pro League team. His company, the Harburg Group, bought 100 percent…
NEW DELHI: India’s school system has recorded one of its sharpest gains in recent years, with dropout rates falling significantly across all levels, according to the ministry of statistics and programme implementation’s (MoSPI) Comprehensive Modular Survey: Education, 2025.The survey, conducted during April-June 2025 as part of the 80th round of the National Sample Survey, shows…
Shah Rukh Khan received the Best Actor award for Jawan at the National Film Awards. Director Ashutosh Gowariker congratulated Khan, reminiscing about their film Swades. Fans celebrated Khan’s win and his bond with Gowariker. Khan thanked his directors, including Atlee for Jawan. Rani Mukerji, Karan Johar, and Vikrant Massey also won awards. The event was…
Pakistan’s players celebrates the dismissal of Bangladesh’s Jaker Ali (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) Pakistan secured a thrilling 11-run victory over Bangladesh in the Asia Cup Super 4s match in Dubai on Thursday, successfully defending a modest total of 135 to reach the tournament final against India. Captain Salman Ali Agha credited his team’s special quality after…
NEW DELHI: In a case reflective of relationship issues that are unique to today’s times, Supreme Court has come to the relief of an 80-year-old man and his 78-year-old wife and ordered eviction of their 61-year-old son from two rooms owned by the man in Mumbai after he failed to provide them with maintenance, as…
Abdulaziz Al Aliwa (Image Source: Getty) There was drama on Thursday, and it came with an added touch of brilliance in the form of a stoppage-time winner from Al Kholood winger Abdulaziz Al-Aliwa, who fired home to give the underdogs a 2-1 victory against Al-Shabab in the Saudi Pro League. The late heroics from the…
NEW DELHI: PM Modi has told top bureaucrats and state chief secretaries to find ways to fix delays in infrastructure projects rather than wait for him to review and fix accountability for delays.Chairing the web-based Pragati meeting on Wednesday, Modi asked if any disciplinary proceedings had been initiated against erring officials, sources said. “In almost…
Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi celebrates with teammates (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson urged his players to concentrate on cricket ahead of their historic first-ever Asia Cup final against India on Sunday in Dubai, following heightened tensions during their previous two encounters since the May military conflict between the nations.Pakistan secured their place…
Lucknow: ‘Agomoni’—arrival of goddess for Navratri—and all the bustle of pandal building, idol-making and decoration owes much to three men who remain in background. Meet Asim Mastya, Niloy Mitra and Niloy Sen, who design pandal, make the idols and decorate the Durga Puja site. Artist Asim Matya, whose team has been building pandals on various…
