The Kali Puja in Florida, US Patna: They are around 8,000 miles away from India on the shores of the Atlantic but their heart and spirit lie on the banks of Ganga, all the more when festivals are around.Bengali Society of Florida (BSF), comprising over 500 ‘probashi’ (immigrant) Bengalis, including several from Bihar, celebrated Kali…
The accident in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu (Image courtesy: TOI Chennai) NEW DELHI: At least seven people were killed on Wednesday after a government bus swerved and collided with two cars in Tamil Nadu’s Cuddalore, police said. A tyre burst caused the bus to change direction and crash head-on into the cars.“The bus collided with two…
Lucknow: An FIR was lodged on Wednesday against Samajwadi Party functionary Pooja Shukla and unidentified individuals for allegedly trespassing into a locked govt primary school building in Lucknow and operating an unauthorised school without any approval from authorities.According to the complaint filed by Ashutosh Mishra, headmaster of the Umarbhari Primary School in the Bakshi Ka…
Princeton University has announced it will fully cover the cost of attendance for most students from families earning up to $150,000 a year. The announcement marks the most significant expansion of the university’s financial aid policy since 2023, setting a new benchmark for affordability at one of the world’s most prestigious institutions. The scale of…
Ananya Panday celebrated her 27th birthday on October 30. The actress, who made her Bollywood debut in 2019 with ‘Student of the Year 2’ alongside Tara Sutaria and Tiger Shroff, has built a strong fan base with her performances and vibrant social media presence.She was last seen in ‘Kesari Chapter 2’, where her performance received…
MUMBAI: Sheena Bora, allegedly killed by her ‘biological mother’ Indrani Mukerjea and others, wanted to take ‘sanyas’, as she was fed up, said her childhood friend, citing an old email exchange, while deposing as a prosecution witness in the criminal trial.A 38-year-old, deposing on Thursday as a witness in the ongoing trial of the Sheena…
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, while reviewing the comprehensive urban development plans for Meerut, Kanpur, and Mathura–Vrindavan on Wednesday, said that the growth of these cities must go beyond building roads and structures. He said development should integrate local identity, heritage, culture, and modern amenities in a balanced manner. He told the officials to execute…
NEW DELHI: The BJP on Saturday launched a sharp attack on West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee over the chaos at Kolkata’s Salt Lake stadium during Argentine football star Lionel Messi’s appearance, with Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari accusing the state government of gross mismanagement and making three demands, including Banerjee’s resignation.Reacting to the…
BENGALURU: In the global battle against waste, two streams stand out for their notorious resistance to recycling: multi-layered plastics (MLPs) and synthetic textiles. Dubbed “untouchables” in the recycling world, these materials are complex, chemically diverse, and largely destined for landfills or incineration.But a new technology developed at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) may offer…
Lionel Messi (AP Photo/Bikas Das) Former Indian football captain Bhaichung Bhutia criticised VIP culture at Lionel Messi‘s Kolkata event, where genuine fans were unable to see the football star due to unwanted VIP presence. The GOAT Tour’s Kolkata leg on Saturday turned chaotic at Salt Lake Stadium when fans who purchased expensive tickets began throwing…
