Hyderabad: Justice Surepalli Nanda of the Telangana High Court took on file a writ plea challenging imposition of penal charges of over Rs 1 crore on Radha Smelters Private Limited by Telangana Southern Power Distribution Company Ltd (TSPDCL). The judge was hearing a writ plea filed by the firm, which alleged that TSPDCL had imposed … Read more
New Delhi/Paris: An entire nation’s hopes were crushed under the weight of 100 grams. With hours to go before her gold medal bout on Wednesday, Vinesh Phogat stood on the scale — for her 50 kg category bout, she was 100 gm overweight, leading to an automatic disqualification on perhaps the biggest day of her … Read more
New Delhi/Dhaka: Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in Bangladesh will take the oath on Thursday, Army Chief Gen. Waker-Uz-Zaman said. Addressing a press conference in Dhaka on Wednesday, Gen. Zaman said the interim government is likely to be sworn in at 8 pm on Thursday and the advisory council may have 15 members. Meanwhile, … Read more
For centuries, books have been sanctuaries, transporting readers to distant realms and offering solace in troubled times. Social media platforms have transformed into vibrant book communities, with BookTok and Bookstagram at their heart. What began as an online trend has blossomed into a cultural phenomenon, reshaping the publishing industry and rekindling our love for the … Read more
Bangladesh was simmering ever since the country’s high court had in June reinstated a 30 per cent reservation in government jobs for the descendants of freedom fighters who fought in the 1971 liberation war, that was subsequently cut down by the Bangladesh Supreme Court to five per cent on July 21. (This quota, first introduced … Read more
Imagine your fears and anxieties come to life in stunning 3D. With Virtual reality (VR) therapy, tackling phobias and managing stress are as interactive and futuristic as your favourite game. Recent studies spotlight the promise of virtual reality (VR)-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for mental health treatment. VR can make daunting experiences feel more manageable … Read more
This change happened after widespread protests forced Hasina to resign and leave her position Muhammad Yunus, 84, on Wednesday (August 7), reportedly agreed to lead the military-backed caretaker government in Bangladesh. The banker and scholar, who is well-liked in the US, has faced over 100 lawsuits during the tenure of the previous government, which he believes … Read more
Hyderabad: Justice N.V. Shravan Kumar of the Telangana High Court lamented on August 5, 2024 that despite several directions of the constitutional courts, forest offenses continue aplenty. He stressed that ‘the material resources, especially forests, have to be maintained delicately for the purpose of ecological balance and the forests are to be protected for a … Read more
The fruits of India’s looms attracted traders from countries across oceans and mountains over many centuries. The visitors were fascinated by the soft cottons, the sheer muslins, the rich silks. And fine fabric, from the gleaming Bararasi silks to the comfortable, homespun khadi cottons, continues to be much valued, not only abroad, but also by … Read more
Strange things are happening in the world’s largest party. Union road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari has stirred up turmoil within the BJP by dashing off a letter to finance minister Nirmala Sitaraman making a strong pitch for removing the GST on life insurance and other health insurance policies such as Mediclaim, particularly for … Read more