Jalpaiguri & Kolkata: Forest areas and wildlife have taken a hit after heavy rains in north Bengal since Saturday night led to severe flooding.A senior forest department official said that as per reports till Sunday afternoon, affected areas include Hamiltonganj under Buxa west in Alipurduar, forests under Jalpaiguri division, Jaldapara National Park (particularly the Sisamara…
India A skipper Shreyas Iyer smashed a half century, sending a clear message after he was named vice-captain for the upcoming ODI series against Australia (Image via Getty Images/Representational image) Opener Prabhsimran Singh’s blistering century and skipper Shreyas Iyer’s fluent half-century powered India A to a tense two-wicket win over Australia A in the third…
BHOPAL: Authorities in Madhya Pradesh have arrested a doctor in Chhindwara following the deaths of 11 children who reportedly consumed contaminated cough syrup. The doctor, identified as Praveen Soni, is said to have prescribed the Coldrif syrup to the children, most of whom were treated at his clinic in Parasia. Police have also booked the…
India and Qatar are expected to finalise the terms of reference (ToR) this week to initiate talks for a free trade agreement (FTA), the commerce ministry said on Sunday. The move comes ahead of Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal’s two-day visit to Doha, beginning October 6.Goyal will attend the Qatar-India Joint Commission on Trade…
On the occasion of their marriage anniversary, Sshura posted pictures and wrote, “Happy Anniversary Arbaazzz. My love, every day with you feels like a blessing. You’re my safe haven, my greatest joy, and the best part of my life. I’m so grateful for your love, your strength, and the way you make every moment so…
Pakistan’s Sidra Amin became the fist ever to hit a six against India in ODIs. The sides have met on 12 occasions so far. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) In a landmark moment for Pakistan in the ICC Women’s World Cup, opener Sidra Amin scripted history by hitting her team’s first-ever six against India in ODIs. The…
Aahana Kumra, who has worked in several movies recently, talked about working as a casting assistant for Karan Johar‘s film ‘My Name Is Khan’, starring Shah Rukh Khan. The actress stated that she was not mentioned in the credits of the film. However, she also acknowledged that she had a great time working on the…
Aneet Padda, the Bollywood star shining bright after ‘Saiyaara,’ has been pursuing acting since she was 17. As the camera flashes have been new to her, the actress recalled being extremely nervous about the uncertainty and overwhelming feeling after being surrounded by ‘big people’ and contract negotiations. Aneet Padda was nervous managing college and acting…
Mudskippers are truly remarkable fish, uniquely adapted to live both in water and on land. Unlike most fish that stay submerged, mudskippers spend a significant amount of time out of water, skillfully moving across muddy shores and climbing mangrove roots. Their specialized pectoral fins function almost like legs, enabling them to “walk” and climb, which…
Suvendhu Adhikari (Left), Mamata Banerjee at the carnival (ANI) NEW DELHI: The West Bengal BJP on Sunday criticised chief minister Mamata Banerjee for attending the state-organised Durga Puja carnival in Kolkata while at least 20 people were reported dead in landslide-hit Darjeeling following relentless rainfall.BJP leaders accused Banerjee of being indifferent to the crisis unfolding…
