SHIMLA: Heavy rains continued to wreak havoc across Himachal Pradesh, leaving 374 roads, 524 power distribution transformers, and 145 water supply schemes disrupted as of Saturday morning, said the state disaster management authority (HPSDMA).HPSDMA said NH-305 and NH-05 are among the blocked routes, with landslides and flash floods hampering connectivity, particularly in Mandi, Kullu, and…
In a startup culture that often glorifies early exits and college dropouts, many students feel compelled to leave campus to chase opportunities. Paul Graham, English-American computer scientist, entrepreneur, essayist, and investor, offers a grounded perspective. In a recent post on X, he advised aspiring founders: “Don’t drop out of college to start or work for…
If you’ve ever been puzzled by blood pressure numbers or wondered what’s really changed in the guidelines, you’re in the right place. On August 14, 2025, the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC), along with a slew of trusted partners, dropped their 2025 guideline for preventing, detecting, evaluating, and managing…
SANGRUR: A village panchayat in Punjab’s Sagrur district has banned energy drinks as part of a broader campaign to protect the health of its youth, reports Bharat Khanna.The 10-member panchayat of Uppali village includes four women. The panchs are aged between 30 and 42 years. Some have studied only up to matriculation, while some are…
With a career spanning over decades, the roles that redefined Indian cinema, Shah Rukh Khan is one of the most popular and beloved Bollywood actors across the globe. Recently, his dedication to the craft and his stellar performance received the much-deserved recognition, as the actor bagged his first-ever National Award. Following the announcement of the…
LUCKNOW: A constable of the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) died under mysterious circumstances after suffering a gunshot injury while on duty at the Central Ammunition Depot in Sitapur, UP, on Saturday, reports Pathikrit Chakraborty. An SIT has been set up to probe the incident.The deceased, Himanshu Kumar, 25, was deputed to the facility two months…
TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains mention of death.Marathi cinema and television have lost a beloved presence. Veteran actress Jyoti Chandekar, remembered for her warmth and powerful screen presence, passed away on August 16 in Pune at the age of 69. The actress had been undergoing treatment in the city before she breathed her last. Her…
MUMBAI: A college student died by suicide at a Goregaon East highrise Thursday.Aarey police said the 17-year-old daughter of a real estate developer was battling depression for two years and did not leave any suicide note. The junior college student was slated to fly to London in 15 days to join a college where she…
NAINITAL/DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand HC sought a detailed report from Nainital district magistrate and SSP after five Congress zila panchayat members allegedly went missing during polling for chairperson election Friday in Nainital. High court listed the matter for hearing Monday and said it was “shocking” that armed police were seen turning away while one member was being…
South Africa’s Dewald Brevis with Deon Botes, who has also coached AB de Villiers and Faf Du Plessis. (Image: Special Arrangement) New Delhi: Growing up in Mohali, in a 2BHK flat, Shubman Gill’s favourite pastime was copying his childhood hero — Virat Kohli. He would try to imitate his walk, his cover drive, his celebration,…
