NEW DELHI: Observing that the plight of tax-paying middle-class homebuyers presents a disheartening picture as their “dream home” has been reduced to an unfinished building despite paying EMIs, SC Friday said govt cannot remain a silent spectator to the woes faced by lakhs of homebuyers across the country and appealed to Centre to infuse funds…
Jividha Sharma, who was last seen in Ashutosh Gowariker’s Mohenjo Daro, made her Bollywood debut in Taal as Aishwarya Rai’s younger sister. She later went on to play the lead in Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa (2002), a silver jubilee hit. However, despite the film’s success, Jividha soon disappeared from the big screen. In an April 2025…
IMPHAL: PM Modi begins a two-day trip to three states of the Northeast on Saturday, combining outreach with a Rs 36,000-crore development outlay focused as much on providing the healing touch to conflict-scarred Manipur as on giving the region an economic fillip. Modi is scheduled to arrive in the Kuki heartland of Churachandpur by helicopter…
Lucknow: Literary gem, novel ‘Gunahon Ka Devta’ by Dharmvir Bharti, is among the most popular books at the 10-day National Book Fair at Balrampur Garden. The poignant exploration of complex emotions, resonates with those in 18-24 age group. “This book is a hit among lots of young readers like me,” said Ayesha, a visitor. Over…
Lucknow: The National Book Fair 2025 at Balrampur Garden has turned into a vibrant hub for children, with stalls packed with colours, fascinating characters, and exciting stories capturing young readers’ attention. They can be seen exploring stalls, flipping through pages, and eagerly picking out books that spark their imagination.From the timeless tales of ‘Panchatantra’ to…
JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA – SEPTEMBER 12: Steven Bergwijn of Al Ittihad celebrates after scoring the 2nd goal during the Saudi Pro League match between Al Ittihad and Al-Fateh at Al Inmaa Stadium on September 12, 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images) Missing their captain and star striker, Al-Ittihad showed no signs…
Lucknow: A day after a fatal bus accident on the Hardoi highway in Lucknow’s Tikaitganj area that claimed five lives and injured 19, S Velmurugan, chief scientist head of the traffic engineering and safety division at the Central Road Research Institute (CRRI), New Delhi, highlighted that many road deaths aren’t just due to speeding or…
Lucknow: Lawns of Lucknow Golf Club glowed with warmth and laughter on Friday as the La Martiniere Girls’ Alumni gathered for the Founder’s Day Dinner. It was a walk down memory lane, where every smile, every story and every hug carried the weight of cherished years.The occasion celebrated Major General Claude Martin, the visionary founder…
Lucknow: The three-member inquiry committee probing the Kakori bus accident has found that the tractor-tanker did not have reflector tape and the UPSRTC bus was running at high speed. The accident left five people dead and 19 injured.The probe, ordered by transport commissioner BN Singh, was headed by deputy transport commissioner (DTC) Radheshyam. The team…
NEW DELHI: Southwest (summer) monsoon is likely to start withdrawing from northwest India around Sept 15, two days ahead of its normal date of withdrawal, IMD said Friday.Monsoon usually starts retreating from northwest around Sept 17 and withdraws completely by Oct 15. “Conditions are becoming favourable for withdrawal of southwest monsoon from some parts of…
