NEW DELHI: With the high-stakes second and final phase of the West Bengal assembly elections 2026 concluding on Wednesday, all eyes are now on exit poll projections that are expected to be released after 6.30 pm tomorrow, in line with Election Commission rules.Voting in Phase 2 will cover the remaining constituencies of the 294-seat Assembly,…
Who Is Mojtaba Khamenei? Explaining the Rise of Iran’s New Supreme Leader The sudden emergence of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s new supreme leader has captured global attention and raised important questions about the future of the Islamic Republic. His appointment comes after the death of his father, Ali Khamenei, who had ruled the country for…
Ever feel like workplace rules bend one way but not the other? You hustle late into the night, but heaven forbid you’re 10 minutes late—suddenly it’s a conversation. These unspoken boundaries get tested daily, often without fanfare. Recently, career coach Simon Ingari shared on social media a simple back-and-forth between a boss and employee that…
When Navratri rolls around, most of us are secretly just looking forward to a piping hot bowl of sabudana khichdi or a plate of perfectly crispy vadas. Sabudana is undeniably the VIP of fasting foods. But what if we told you that limiting this humble pantry staple to just your kitchen means missing out on…
Saanen goats are being introduced to Kashmir as high-yield dairy animals, notably by institutions like MRCS&G Shuhama, to boost milk production SRINAGAR: GOAT is how visitors are pitching a new arrival at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology in Srinagar, where a Swiss dairy breed has set tongues wagging and phones ringing. Just two…
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…
NEW DELHI: A group of 275 former judges, bureaucrats, diplomats and armed forces veterans has raised objections to a recent report by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), calling it “disturbing” and lacking balance.In a joint statement dated March 21, the signatories questioned the methodology and conclusions of the USCIRF report, arguing…
NEW DELHI: Classrooms across the world are being quietly reset as govts redraw boundaries between learning and screen time. In just three years, the share of education systems restricting or banning mobile phones in schools has more than doubled — from 24% in 2023 to 58% in 2026 — with 114 systems now enforcing national-level…
Satellite image of obsolete Chinese J-6 fighters converted into drones and stationed at airbase in Fujian province China has reportedly converted around 200 of its outdated supersonic Shenyang J-6 fighter aircraft into attack drones and deployed them across six air bases near the Taiwan Strait, according to a study by the US-based Mitchell Institute for…
The stock market witnessed notable movements today as several stocks stood out with significant gains and losses. Among the top gainers, UltraTech Cement Ltd, NTPC Ltd and Max Healthcare Institute Ltd surged sharply, driven by positive sectoral trends, or favorable market sentiment. These stocks outperformed broader indices, attracting investor interest and heavy trading volumes.On the…
