Birbhum: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee speaks during the inauguration of various development projects, in Birbhum. (PTI Photo) The second phase of vote to elect who will govern Bengal for the next five years has now got one extra unlikely parameter after the first phase’s stupendous voting percentage of more than 93%: how many…
A hunter’s chance discovery in 1868 led to the unearthing of the Altamira Cave, revealing prehistoric art. Initially doubted, these 14,000-year-old cave paintings, showcasing remarkable skill, are now recognized as masterpieces. Image Credits: UNESCO Photobank At high elevations, in the limestone mountains near Santillana del Mar, the land opens up as a diagonal strip of…
Justin Baldoni’s legal team has hit back at Blake Lively for her claims of ‘financial and reputational damage’, linked to the alleged smear campaign.On failure of Blake Lively’s brandIn a pre-trial hearing on Tuesday, Baldoni’s attorneys alleged that the actress had a record of unsuccessful projects, including her drinks brand. They linked the brand’s failure…
Compost pit made of orange peels. Image credit – Gemini Oranges have become a cornerstone in breakfast, highly valued for their high vitamin C content and sweet flavour. But do you tend to discard the peels after indulging in the staple agricultural product? Well, you’re not alone. According to Journal of Molecular Liquids, orange peels…
Bandhan Bank reported a strong March quarter performance on April 28, driven by a sharp rise in profitability and steady improvement in asset quality, even as core income growth remained muted. Net profit for Q4FY26 rose 68% year-on-year to ₹534 crore from ₹318 crore. However, net interest income (NII) growth remained modest, rising 1.4% to…
In this screengrab from a video posted on April 28, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the Mahila Sammelan, in Varanasi. (@NarendraModi/Yt via PTI Photo) Varanasi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that women came out in large numbers to vote in the assembly elections in five states/UTs to teach a lesson to “pariwarvaadi”…
Kolkata: The Calcutta HC cautioned EC against preventive detention and arrests ahead before Wednesday’s final phase of polling in Bengal, underscoring that any curbs on the fundamental right to liberty must follow due process.Disposing of a writ petition over pre-poll detentions of Trinamool workers, a bench of Justices Arijit Banerjee and Partha Sarathi Sen said…
Doja Cat has found herself in a Twitch problem after one of her viewers, PlaqueBoyMax, was suddenly banned from her channel. This happened during her live stream, where she was playing games and talking with her fans. PlaqueBoyMax had joined the stream and even gifted 10 subscriptions to support her channel. But soon after that,…
Scientists have discovered that RNA, not DNA, is the primary cause of the burning sensation from sunburn. UV exposure damages RNA, triggering a cellular alarm system that leads to inflammation The searing, burning sensation that one experiences after an afternoon spent in the sun on the beach or in the garden without enough protection is…
That airtight bag you’ve been storing your gym shoes in? It might be quietly destroying them.Image Credits: Google Gemini You just came back from a long run, kicked off your sneakers, and tossed them into an airtight bag or a closed shoebox to keep the smell from spreading. It makes sense as it keeps the…
