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,…
Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla (File Photo) NEW DELHI: Manipur governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla was Saturday given additional charge as the Nagaland governor, according to a communique issued by the President’s office.Nagaland governor La Ganesan had breathed his last in Chennai on Friday. He had been in ICU undergoing treatment after he collapsed on Aug 8…
NEW DELHI: Amid increasing severity of floods due to heavy rainfall, a parliamentary panel has noted that socio-economic losses in the form of human lives and assets continue to occur despite significant technological advancements and substantial investments in early warning systems.The panel – standing committee on water resources – in its report submitted to Parliament…
From Stanford dorm rooms to Harvard lecture halls, the world’s most powerful tech leaders often began their journeys in academia. Some completed advanced degrees, others famously dropped out, yet all used their educational experiences as springboards into innovation. Here’s a closer look at seven leaders steering global technology, and the universities that shaped them. Sam…
