PATNA: Union minister Amit Shah vowed Sunday to uproot remaining Maoist influence in Bihar and “drive out infiltrators”, while telling voters at rallies in Arwal and Sasaram that victory for opposition could reopen doors for Left-wing insurgents, revive ‘jungle raj’, and push investors out. Campaigning on the final day before second phase of polling on…
PATNA: A child sits cross-legged on the mud floor of a dark hut. His tiny, dirty hands dip into a bowl of rice and watery lentils. Grains stick to his face as he focuses on his meal, oblivious to the harsh conditions that shape his world. Outside, the fields stretch towards the horizon, dotted with…
To the world, Rati Agnihotri was the celebrated, bright-eyed star of 1980s hits like ‘Ek Duuje Ke Liye and Coolie’. At the peak of her career in 1985, she did what many actresses of her era did, she married a successful businessman, architect Anil Virwani, and quit films to build what she hoped would be…
Single-engine helicopters for four passengers cost around Rs 1.5 lakh an hour while twin-engine models come for Rs 2.5 lakh to Rs 4 lakh PATNA: Rotor blades beat over Bihar for weeks. Sky turned battleground. By Sunday evening, the helicopter armada fell silent as campaigning for the second phase of assembly elections shut down after…
Lucknow: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat is scheduled to visit the city on Nov 23 to attend an event being organised as part of the Global Gita Inspiration campaign by Shri Krishna Kripa Gita Parivar at Janeshwar Mishra Park in Gomtinagar. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh are also expected…
BENGALURU: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat Sunday said the organisation is not unconstitutional and that it is a recognised body of individuals which need not be registered with the state. At the conclusion of a two-day lecture series here to mark 100 years of the RSS, BJP’s ideological mentor, Bhagwat was responding to…
Lucknow: A 23-year-old hockey player, Julie Yadav, lost her life in a tragic road accident on Sunday morning. The incident occurred when a truck loaded with LPG cylinders collided with her motorcycle near Maunda turn on Mohan Road under Para police station limits. Julie, who worked as a sports teacher and was on her way…
NEW DELHI: Clearly riled up, Congress on Sunday “dissociated” itself from party senior member Shashi Tharoor‘s recent statement praising veteran BJP neta L K Advani and made it clear that “like always, he speaks for himself”. He continues to do so as a Congress MP and CWC member, reflecting Congress’s democratic and liberal spirit, the…
Lucknow: Several dog owners in the city remain unaware of basic rules for walking pets in public spaces, raising issues of safety and cleanliness. A TOI reality check found only few residents follow municipal norms.As per Lucknow Municipal Corporation and Animal Welfare authorities’ guidelines, dogs must be kept on leash no longer than 6 feet…
Lucknow: In a concerted effort to extend the benefits of govt welfare schemes to all residents of Bharathapur village, Bahraich, the revenue department on Sunday conducted an extensive verification drive. The initiative comes in the wake of the tragic boat accident on Oct 29, which left eight people missing in the Kaudiyala river.During the day-long…
