Image Credit: Facebook/ Mekhala Munshi Clive House, also known as Burra Kothi, located in Dum Dum on Kolkata’s northern fringe, serves as a testament to the rich history that has unfolded within its premises over hundreds of years. Clive House has often been described as one of the oldest structures found in Kolkata, and yet…
NEW DELHI: The concept and nomenclature of Civil Lines, residential areas established by the British and long associated with their proximity to administrative power, may fade into history.As the Centre intensifies its efforts to replace remnants of colonial-era laws and practices with alternatives that are of Indian origin and reflect the country’s culture, the framework…
The man alleges assault and sexual violence at a police station after a minor conflict KURUKSHETRA: Haryana Police has suspended two assistant sub-inspectors and a Home Guard personnel after a 30-year-old bone cancer patient alleged that he was assaulted and sexually abused inside a police station in Kurukshetra.An FIR has been registered against the three,…
A lawsuit filed in Texas has brought renewed attention to the safety of energy drinks, particularly among teenagers. The case centres on the death of 17-year-old Larissa Rodriguez, a high school cheerleader from Weslaco, whose family claims excessive caffeine intake from a popular energy drink contributed to her sudden death. According to attorneys, a coroner’s…
Oil Prices Today, July 8: Crude oil prices rose over 2 per cent as US-Iran tensions escalated. (Image: Canva/ET Now) Oil Prices Today, July 8: Crude oil prices climbed more than 2 per cent on Wednesday, July 8, as renewed escalation between the United States and Iran raised concerns over potential disruptions to global oil…
New Delhi: The France-Spain semi-final on Tuesday night promises a technical and tactical showdown. For France talisman Kylian Mbappe, this is a grand opportunity to clear two hurdles and establish himself as the biggest brand in football. Kylian Mbappe is in the race for the Golden Boot with Lionel Messi. (Getty Images via AFP) With…
Photo: dasha.takisho/ Instagram Have you ever seen a tricky image and sworn it showed something, while your friend insists it appeared like some other figure to them? That’s the genius of optical illusion personality tests— they’re like mirror for your mind, revealing quirks you didn’t know were there. These viral brain teasers, buzzing on social…
NICOSIA: The European Union’s climate commissioner on Friday announced a continentwide force of 300 firefighters to battle wildfires, after Europe faced its worst year for wildfires in 2025, which a recent study said was intensified by climate change. EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra said Friday the “rapid reaction force” will be made up of firefighters…
Delhi rain under red alert NEW DELHI: Heavy rainfall lashed several parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Friday, leading to widespread waterlogging, traffic congestion and disruptions to vehicular movement during peak hours.The IMD issued a red alert, forecasting moderate rain at many places and heavy rain at isolated locations accompanied by…
Palantir CEO Alex Karp has warned technology leaders against publicly celebrating artificial intelligence (AI)-driven job cuts. He said that executives like OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, and others who frame AI as a tool to replace workers should not be surprised if employees, voters, and policymakers push back. Speaking on TBPN recently,…
