Pune: Theoretical physicist Naresh Dadhich, who co-founded Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) in Pune along with eminent astrophysicists Jayant Narlikar and Ajit Kembhavi, passed away on Thursday in Beijing in China where he was visiting for research collaboration. He was 81.From a five-year-old in 1949, braving the scorching sun and dunes for three…
A viral video of a man being publicly shamed for urinating outside Delhi’s Red Fort metro station has sparked debate about civic responsibility and public shaming. The clip, filmed by a foreign social media influencer, shows the man being confronted by bystanders after relieving himself near the crowded station.The incident occurred when @4cleanindia, a foreign…
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday accused the Maharashtra government of “zameen chori” (land theft) after earlier alleging “vote chori” (vote theft) by the Centre.He made the remark following reports that a company linked to Parth Pawar, son of deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar had allegedly acquired government land in Pune’s Koregaon Park…
ALWAR: A 22-year-old MBBS student at Bashkir State Medical University in Russia’s Ufa city, who had been missing for the past 19 days, was found dead a few km from the varsity campus. The family of Ajit Chaudhary, from Kafanwada village in Alwar district, received the devastating news on Thursday afternoon.Ajit’s body was found in…
World Cup-winning women’s cricket team members Amanjot Kaur and Harleen Deol were welcomed with sweets and beats of the dhol by their families and top leaders of Punjab’s ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) as they landed at their home base here on Friday. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side scripted a defining moment for Indian women’s cricket…
“Jungle raaj will return if you deviate from Lotus or Arrow”: Amit Shah in Bihar’s Jamui NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday cautioned voters that the opposition Mahagathbandhan alliance would open an “Apaharan (kidnapping) department” if it came to power in Bihar. “If we win, we will create a new department to…
In Hindu culture, a Shubh Muhurat refers to an auspicious time chosen for beginning important events like weddings, housewarmings, or business ventures. It is believed that activities started during these favourable planetary alignments invite positive energy, success, and prosperity. Many people who believe in astrology also look up for the the best time of the…
NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday made a big charge against Narendra Modi, claiming that he became the prime minister by “stealing elections”. He vowed to expose the truth to the Gen Z, saying that he had “a lot of material”.“We have a lot of material. We will carry…
A 25-year-old woman and her lesbian partner were arrested in Krishnagiri for the murder of the woman’s five-month-old son. The mother allegedly suffocated the baby while her husband and other family members were at work. The partner is accused of plotting the murder, with evidence including text messages and intimate photos recovered. KRISHNAGIRI: A 25-year-old…
Mohammed Shami (PTI) Hasin Jahan (ANI) The Supreme Court on Friday issued notices to cricketer Mohammad Shami and the West Bengal government over a petition filed by Shami’s estranged wife Hasin Jahan seeking increment in the alimony granted to her and her daughter by the Calcutta high court.The Calcutta High Court had previously ordered Shami…
