The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) has announced that the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2025 counselling for MBBS and BDS courses has been suspended with immediate effect. The official notice, issued on Monday, stated that the process will remain “in abeyance until further orders.”The decision was made just a day…
A brush hovers over rice paper, tracing curves that carry centuries of meaning. Unlike English letters, which whisper sounds, a single Chinese character can embody a cat, a river, or even an emotion. To the untrained eye, it seems almost magical. Yet for those raised among these symbols, writing is an intricate dance between memory,…
Fruits continued to push up household grocery bills, with inflation averaging 13.2% during the first nine months of 2025, the highest in five years, even as other food items like vegetables and pulses provided some relief. According to an ET analysis, fruit inflation was 5.9% in 2024 and 3.9% in 2023, highlighting the sharp spike…
Charlie Kirk was shot at during an event in Utah. Right-wing political commentator Charlie Kirk was shot at during an event at Utah Valley University. According to reports, the gunshots were heard when he was asked about mass shootings and he was going to answer. Attendees went for cover and the multiple witnesses said they…
Kuldeep Yadav and Mohammed Siraj have spoken ahead of the crucial Ahmedabad Test (Agencies) India spinner Kuldeep Yadav says he is entering a crucial phase of his red-ball career, stressing that the next few years will define his place in Test cricket. As India prepare for the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati, Kuldeep…
File photo: Chancellor Rachel Reeves (Picture credit: AP) Millions of low-paid workers in the UK will receive a pay increase from April as the government confirmed new minimum wage rates ahead of Wednesday’s Budget. The hourly rate for over-21s will rise by 50p to £12.71, with 18–20-year-olds seeing an 85p jump to £10.85, and under-18s…
There are wide regional variations when it comes to suicides. While Kerala tops the list at 30.6 per lakh population, Bihar has the lowest suicide rate in the country at 0.7.But one factor stands out sharply: income. A vast majority of victims came from households earning less than Rs 1 lakh a year, showing how…
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan went through a very difficult time in October 2021 when his son Aryan Khan was arrested in an alleged drug case. While Aryan was later given a clean chit in 2022, the nearly month-long period he spent in prison was extremely stressful for the ‘Chennai Express’ star, who was relentlessly…
A vintage photo of Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha from the movie Silsila resurfaced. The picture, from the shoot, created a buzz. Silsila, directed by Yash Chopra, starred Amitabh, Jaya Bachchan, and Rekha. The film mirrored real-life rumors. The casting was bold and memorable. The photo reignited curiosity about the trio’s relationship. Their on-screen chemistry continues…
Lucknow: Endometriosis, a chronic condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside it, often causing severe pain and fertility problems, was the focus of a day-long live operative surgical workshop at Chandan Hospital. The event, led by Dr Sonu Singh, chairperson of obstetrics & gynaecology and lead endometriosis surgeon, highlighted…
