These proposed urban centres, officially described as “Namo Cities” under the Regional Plan-2041 India is preparing for one of the biggest urban transformations in its history.Over the next 15 years, the population of the National Capital Region (NCR) is projected to almost double, from about 7.86 crore today to 14.73 crore by 2041. That means…
Bear chases moose calf in Telos Township, Maine (Picture credit: Elvia J Malcolm) What began as a quiet fishing trip in the US state of Maine turned into a dramatic wildlife rescue when a couple found themselves watching a black bear chase a moose calf. With only seconds to react, the man drove his truck…
Industry experts and leading automobile manufacturers on Saturday sought to allay concerns over the use of ethanol-blended petrol, asserting that the E20 fuel, with 20% ethanol content, has undergone extensive scientific testing and is safe even for vehicles manufactured before the E20 mandate, “while also helping India reduce crude oil imports and carbon emissions”. Associate…
After much anticipation and a delay which felt longer than it was, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi finally made his India debut on Saturday, becoming the youngest player to represent the country in international cricket when he took the field in the second T20I against England at Old Trafford in Manchester.The 15-year-old received his maiden India cap from…
Diljit Dosanjh’s film, once titled ‘Punjab 95’, released as Satluj on Zee5 after a 3-year CBFC battle, uncut. Diljit and director Honey Trehan confirmed no scenes were removed despite 127 demanded changes. Based on activist Jaswant Singh Khalra’s life, the film also faced a TIFF withdrawal before finally releasing. Diljit Dosanjh‘s film spent nearly three…
Nature is endowed with innumerable fascinating creatures whose defense strategies are so amazing that they go beyond our understanding, so much so that some of these unique creatures haven’t yet been discovered, to our surprise. While these tiny beasts look almost harmless, brightly coloured, quiet, and even beautiful, they actually ring out certain unbelievable characteristics…
Renting a property in Maharashtra? You may come across the Pagdi system, a unique rental model that offers tenants long-term occupancy rights. The Pagdi system is a unique rental model found in Maharashtra, especially Mumbai.Under this system, while the landlord remains the owner of the land and building, the tenant enjoys strong occupancy rights after…
Screengrab from video posted by TMC NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee on Saturday challenged leaders of the rebel faction to “directly join the BJP” and “take on me if you have the courage,” accusing the saffron party of using them to fuel dissent within the TMC ranks.“I dare the treacherous and ungrateful…
Keir Starmer opens up on ‘intensely personal’ decision to quit as UK PM Outgoing UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said his decision to resign as Labour Party leader and prime minister was an ‘intensely personal’ one, taken with his wife and children during a family weekend away at Chequers, the official country residence…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sachin Tendulkar (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: The wait is finally over. Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made history on Saturday by becoming the youngest player ever to represent India.The 15-year-old received his maiden India cap from Tilak Verma ahead of the second T20I against England at the Old Trafford Stadium in…
