NEW DELHI: The incidence of cancer in India has gone up by 26%, from 84.8 per 1 lakh population in 1990 to 107.2 in 2023, according to a new study. Published in The Lancet, it shows deaths due to cancer increased by 21% during this period, despite advances in treatment. In comparison, both incidence and…
On Daughters’ Day, Kannada superstar Sudeep and his daughter, Sanvi Sudeep— who is now establishing herself as a singer—open up to us about what makes their father-daughter relationship so special. In a fun chat, the duo discusses everything from the evolution of their bond to their dynamic handling of social media and their shared passions…
NEW DELHI: Election Commission is likely to announce assembly bypolls in seven states along with the Bihar election, and will deploy 470 officers from various civil services as general, police and expenditure observers for the simultaneous exercises.In a statement issued on Sunday, EC said the 470 observers, including 320 from IAS, 60 from IPS and…
NEW DELHI: While underlining that the March 31, 2026 deadline to end armed Naxalism would be met, home minister Amit Shah has rejected the recent “misleading” statement by CPI(Maoist) offering to lay down arms and seeking a ceasefire, saying there shall be no ceasefire at the security forces’ end.“For those who wish to surrender, no…
NEW DELHI: In his 126th edition of his monthly radio talk ‘Mann Ki Baat’ Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed RSS for an “unprecedented and inspiring” journey. “This Vijayadashami is special for another reason,” he said. “This day marks 100 years of the foundation of RSS. This journey of a century is as amazing and…
NEW DELHI: Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov said there’s no threat to India-Russia economic partnership from the strain in India-US ties and complimented India for showing “self-respect” by not buckling under external pressure in securing its energy interests.Speaking after a meeting with his counterpart S Jaishankar on the margins of the UNGA, he said Russia…
In 2021, Kamla Prasad Yadav bought land at Verna, and even though the Covid-19 pandemic delayed plans, the dream of a stadium is now a reality Panaji: A builder by profession, Kamla Prasad Yadav isn’t buying land to just construct buildings and make profits.In 2021, Yadav, sarpanch of Chicalim panchayat, bought land at Verna in…
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi Sunday said when Chhath Puja finds a place in Unesco’s list, people across the world will be able to experience its grandeur and divinity, reports Manash Gohain. He pointed out that Kolkata’s Durga Puja had earlier received a similar recognition, reinforcing the possibility of Chhath securing global acknowledgment.During his campaign…
NEW DELHI: Flying into India is expected to become a smooth affair from Oct 1 for foreigners, with delays at immigration counters set to become a thing of the past. They will no longer be required to fill physical disembarkation cards that are currently submitted at immigration. All foreign nationals travelling here for work, tourism,…
Vasudeo Gaitonde was a man who pursued perfection. He could spend months on a single canvas, only to destroy it if it failed his exacting standards. In his lifetime, his sublime abstractions-with their play of light and colour -were often overshadowed in a market enamoured of the decorative aesthetic of figurative art. Little could he…
