Om Prakash Rajbhar’s remarks on Congress, SP spark row NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh minister Om Prakash Rajbhar’s remarks asking newly appointed government officials to help “burn the Lanka” of the Samajwadi Party (SP) and Congress at a government programme on Monday sparked a political row, with the opposition accusing him of misusing a government platform…
Tourists watch marine life, with the MT Desert Kite oil tanker carrying Russian oil in the background (Photo: Reuters). NEW DELHI: Indian refiners expect Russian oil supplies to decline further in October and November, owing to lower exports and stiff competition from China, forcing the country to buy costlier alternatives for the rest of the…
In 1905, doctors told Seattle shipbuilder and former mayor Robert Moran that he had only six months to live because of severe exhaustion. The next year, he sold his shipbuilding company for a reported $3.5 million, moved to Orcas Island, and lived for another 37 years. That major change not only gave Moran a quieter…
Space minister Jitendra Singh meets French delegation, lauds their help in Gaganyaan mission NEW DELHI: India and France are preparing to launch ‘Trishna’ from Sriharikota in 2027 to monitor energy and water budgets of the Earth. The earth observation satellite ‘Trishna’ (Thermal Infra-Red Imaging Satellite for High-resolution Natural Resource Assessment), a collaborative endeavour between Isro…
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has declared the first phase of the Char Dham Yatra Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday said the first phase of the Char Dham Yatra has been highly successful, while a large number of pilgrims continue to arrive during the second phase.Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], September 28 (ANI):…
Arun Govil explains why Ranbir Kapoor suits Lord Ram in ‘Ramayana’ behind-the-scenes video: ‘Normally, you don’t expect a star to come and touch your feet. He always does it’ The makers of Ramayana have unveiled a behind-the-scenes video offering a glimpse into the making of the much-awaited epic, while also shedding light on why Ranbir…
Quote of the day by Matt Damon: ‘You have to engage and turn towards the problems that you see. Walk right up to them, look them in the eye, and then look yourself in the eye and decide what you’re going to do about them’, ‘The Martian actor’s words on how important it is to…
In 1994, Jack Nicholson donated 60 acres of property to conserve the green stretches near Mudholland Drive.Image credit (Instagram) Veteran icon Jack Nicholson, who is best known for his work in ‘The Shining,’ once donated around 60 acres of land that was originally under his name. The actor has taken the underdeveloped land located in…
The Congress and Aam Aadmi Party accused the BJP of misusing the Election Commission and police in Gujarat. The Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party on Monday accused the BJP government in Gujarat of misusing the Election Commission and police to force opposition candidates to withdraw their nomination papers or have their nominations rejected ahead…
PC: WSW official press release The Wuppertal Suspension Railway, which opened on 1 March 1901, has glided above the Wupper River for 125 years and now carries over 80,000 passengers every day, according to Mayor Miriam Scherff. She says its suspended technology offers a fast, environmentally friendly link between districts along a 13-kilometre stretch of…