Raising the limit to Rs 25,000 will bring a sizeable number of employees earning between Rs15,000 and Rs 25,000 within the statutory social security system. The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Ministry of Labour & Employment’s proposal to increase the wage ceiling for mandatory coverage under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) from Rs…
Along Utah’s scenic Mirror Lake Highway, a large restoration project is showing why forest management is about more than planting trees or clearing brush. The recently completed Upper Provo Stewardship Project treated 3,873 acres across the Upper Provo Watershed, combining juniper removal, conifer thinning, hazard tree work, aspen enhancement and wetland restoration. The value of…
Actor Bhagyashree Dassani’s visit to the historic Ganapati Panchayatan temple in Sangli during Ganesh Chaturthi has sparked a succession dispute within the erstwhile royal Patwardhan family. The actor, who is the eldest of Vijaysinhraje Patwardhan’s three daughters, performed aarti at the temple, following which her father publicly reiterated that his adopted son, Adityaraje, is the…
The simple batter trick that helps make perfect chillas every time Few breakfast disappointments sting quite like watching a perfectly good besan chilla fall apart the moment you try to flip it. One second you have a smooth golden circle setting nicely in the pan, and the next you are looking at a torn, crumpled…
Vishwakarma Puja 2026 is set for September 17, celebrating the revered god of craftsmanship. In anticipation of this holy occasion, it’s recommended to dispose of broken tools and outdated tech. Clear away excess papers and incomplete projects from your workspace. A thorough cleaning, especially in often overlooked areas, is crucial to foster a respectful atmosphere,…
Grandmasters D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa and woman GM R Vaishali pose for photos at a felicitation ceremony after India won Gold medal in both open and women categories at the Chess Olympiad 2024. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad is being held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from September 15 to 27, with the…
Mirzapur The Movie Day 13 box office collection LIVE (Image Credits IMDb) ‘Mirzapur The Movie’ continues its theatrical run in its second week, with the crime saga now closing in on the Rs 200 crore mark in India net collections. Headlined by Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal and Ravi Kishan, the film has maintained its momentum…
No damage was reported in the incident (File photo) NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Wednesday summoned Pakistan’s top diplomat in New Delhi and lodged a strong protest over the “unacceptable and unprofessional conduct” of a Pakistani naval ship..The incident took place on the evening of September 15, when a Pakistan Naval…
The latest Oracle cuts come against the backdrop of similar workforce reductions Oracle has reportedly started another round of job cuts globally, with industry experts tracking the company estimating that around 10% of its India workforce, or roughly 3,000 employees, could be affected.The company had already eliminated 21,000 jobs earlier this year, including around 12,000…
It’s seeing a revival and how. The ancient craft of hedge laying is back in trend among farmers as they are using the technique dating back to 18th and 19th centuries in order to boost wildlife, capture carbon and help tackle flooding. Hedge laying which restores and revives mature hedges to keep them fresh was…
