NAGPUR: A 19-year-old newlywed Nagpur woman, who was allegedly tortured for dowry and subjected to sexual harassment by her brother-in-law, was strangled to death last Friday by her in-laws, who claimed it as a fatal heart attack, reports Soumitra Bose. The plot unraveled after her body was exhumed last Sunday for autopsy, which revealed compression…
Japan experiences around 1,500 earthquakes that are strong enough to be felt every year, a staggering figure that would seem disastrous for most countries. Yet, despite sitting at one of the most seismically active places on Earth, Japan’s cities rarely witness widespread building collapses after major earthquakes. The contrast became even more striking after recent…
Anshul Kamboj endured a tough outing against Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow on Friday, registering one of the costliest spells by a Chennai Super Kings bowler in IPL history.Kamboj gave away 63 runs in just 2.4 overs during CSK’s seven-wicket defeat. It is now the second-most expensive spell ever by a CSK bowler in the…
NEW DELHI: India’s continued engagement with the Gulf saw external affairs minister S Jaishankar speaking to his Saudi Arabia and UAE counterparts on the regional situation and latest developments in the conflict in the West Asia region. The minister has spoken to his counterparts from all GCC countries since the military conflict started on Feb…
India’s pharmaceutical sector enters FY27 on a strong footing, backed by improving domestic demand, new product opportunities and healthy balance sheets, according to Neha Manpuria, Senior Analyst – Pharma, Healthcare at BofA Global Research. The March quarter reflected broad-based strength across the industry, with domestic formulations emerging as a key growth driver. Market growth in…
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Four CPI(M) workers were arrested on Wednesday night for allegedly attacking a vehicle carrying Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials during protests outside the residence of former Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan in Thiruvananthapuram.According to police, 12 people had been identified for their alleged involvement in the attack on ED officials, while search operations were continuing…
Mid Cap funds invest in equity and equity-related instruments of Mid Cap companies. According to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Mid Cap companies are those that are ranked between 101 and 250 in the list of companies according to market capitalization. Since mid cap companies fall between the small cap and large…
Quote of the day by Pablo Picasso Every person wants a life that is meaningful or has a greater impact on society.We often look for reasons to wake up with energy, reasons to keep going even when things feel heavy, and reasons to believe that our existence makes a bigger impact than just daily routinesFor…
NEW DELHI: India’s automotive industry is facing mounting pressure from rising commodity prices and global trade uncertainty, even as long-term demand and the shift towards electric mobility continue to support growth prospects, Assocham president Nirmal Minda said.He told TOI that raw material costs across plastics, aluminium and tungsten had increased sharply, putting pressure on manufacturers…
The internet has completely changed the way people earn money. Beyond freelancing, tutoring, and food delivery, a growing number of people are making an income through jobs that sound too unusual to be real. While some of these side hustles have existed for years, social media has brought them into the spotlight, turning niche gigs…
