Dehradun declares one-day holiday for schools and Anganwadi centres amid heavy rain alert Following a forecast of heavy rainfall by the Meteorological Department, the Dehradun district administration has declared a one-day holiday for all schools and Anganwadi centres on Wednesday, August 5.This order covers all government and private schools from Classes 1 to 12, along…
Lentil soup is among the oldest documented soups in human history. Lentils were first cultivated in the Fertile Crescent around 8,000 to 10,000 years ago, making them one of humanity’s earliest domesticated crops. Across countries such as Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Egypt, shorbat adas continues to be prepared with red lentils, onions, cumin and lemon,…
In classical numerology, the birth numbers two, seven, and eight are linked to enhanced intuition and keen observational skills. Number two embodies emotional sensitivity, encouraging empathetic interactions, while number seven promotes deep introspection and thoughtful consideration. Number eight, associated with Saturn and the concept of karma, highlights the importance of structured analysis in various circumstances….
Kriti Sanon says she would love to reunite with debut co-star Mahesh Babu: ‘I was really a baby back then’ Kriti Sanon, who has cemented her place as one of Indian cinema’s leading stars with a string of successful films, has revealed that she would love to reunite on screen with her debut co-star, Mahesh…
Representative Image of marine life thriving around resilient chicken kidney sponges in polluted waters (AI-generated image) Researchers in Spain spent 455 days tracking how sponges from five species of Mediterranean sea life coped with being moved from clean, natural habitats toward a heavily polluted recreational marina near Girona. The experiment was designed to test a…
Rijiju meets Rahul Gandhi as govt seeks to end Parliament deadlock. (File photo) Rijiju meets Rahul Gandhi as govt seeks to end Parliament deadlock. (File photo) NEW DELHI: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday met Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi in an effort to end the continuing deadlock in Parliament,…
Plastic notes have several advantages, including stronger security features, a lower risk of counterfeiting. (Image for representative purpose only) India’s first plastic or polymer notes are expected to go into circulation at the start of the next financial year, RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra has said. Sharing an update on the pilot project at the post…
Wellington and other historic UK schools expand in India, sparking debate over education inequality NEW DELHI: The names carry centuries of history. Harrow, Wellington, Queen Elizabeth, Shrewsbury — some of Britain’s most recognisable school brands are now finding new homes in India. But as these institutions enter one of the world’s fastest-growing education markets, they…
When late actor Pradeep Rawat revealed how one late-night call from Aamir Khan changed his life and brought him ‘Lagaan’: ‘Woh tumhe apni agli film mein lena chahte hain’ Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat, remembered for memorable performances in ‘Lagaan’, ‘Ghajini’ and B.R. Chopra’s television epic ‘Mahabharat’, passed away at the age of 74 after battling…
