More elusive than the Scarlet Pimpernel, much sought-after by half the adults, that pot of silver moon at the end of a long day, is what this article is trying to help deliver.Often regarded by the yuppies as a waste of time and dismissed as the mandatory time off by the techies, the enlightened ones…
Lucknow: The women and child development department has launched an anti-child marriage drive, focusing on prevention and raising awareness about girls’ rights.Taken up under Mission Shakti 5.0, the ‘Bal Vivah ko Na’ campaign, which started on Oct 3 to mark International Girl Child Week, saw girls pledge to focus on education over child marriage. The…
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi and his UK counterpart Keir Starmer unequivocally and strongly condemned terrorism and violent extremism in all its forms and manifestations, including in the strongest terms the Pahalgam terrorist attack. They also expressed support for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine in accordance with international law, including the UN Charter,…
Jhansi: Sportspersons felicitated by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday lauded the UP govt’s initiatives to foster a positive sporting environment in the state.Rudrika Singh from Tara Devi Inter College was honoured for winning a medal at this year’s Khelo India Games. Expressing gratitude to the CM, she said, “The CM has created a highly…
MUMBAI: Speaking to the media on Thursday after his meeting with PM Modi in Mumbai, UK PM Keir Starmer confirmed that the issue of India’s purchase of Russian oil amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict was discussed between them. The UK leads the coalition of the willing which has pledged support for Ukraine.When asked a direct question…
Lucknow: A 27-year-old IT professional from Gomtinagar recently visited KGMU’s psycho-sexual clinic, complaining of low libido and mood changes. Blood tests showed elevated oestrogen (estradiol) levels and a disturbed testosterone-to-oestrogen ratio, suggesting overactive aromatisation (conversion of testosterone to oestrogen).Doctors observed that he was using large amounts of protein powders, mass gainers, creatine, and testosterone-boosting supplements…
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh became parents to a baby girl in September 2024, but it took the couple nearly two months to decide on her name. In November 2024, they revealed their daughter’s name as Dua, an Arabic term for prayer, inspired by poetry and music. Motherhood: The best role of her life Embracing…
Chennai: All caste names on streets, localities, and waterbodies across Tamil Nadu must vanish by Nov 19, with state govt directing district collectors to replace them with names of Tamil literary figures, leaders, or flowers.The order, issued on Oct 6 by chief secretary N Muruganandam, lists 16 names, including Tiruvalluvar, Avvaiyar, Kabilar, Bharathiyar, Periyar, and…
NEW DELHI: The income tax department has turned the spotlight on cash transactions of over Rs 2 lakh in property deals and has come across several instances in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, especially in districts bordering Nepal, where there have been violations and sub-registrars have not shared data.During a nationwide exercise – undertaken following Supreme…
Lucknow: Taking a dig at BSP chief Mayawati for expressing her “gratefulness to the BJP govt” for ensuring upkeep of memorials built under her govt, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday said the development suggested that the two have reached a ‘hidden understanding’. “Their (BSP – BJP’s) secret pact continues. This is the reason why…
