Damp dusting offers a superior method for removing dust compared to traditional dry methods. By slightly moistening a cloth, you effectively trap dust and allergens, preventing them from becoming airborne and resettling. Everyone has experienced this phenomenon; after thoroughly cleaning, one admires his handiwork but sees a fresh coat of dust settle on every surface…
KOLKATA: The 19 appellate tribunals are set to begin hearing appeals for the inclusion or exclusion of electors at Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee National Institute of Water and Sanitation in Kolkata from Monday, four days after the electoral roll for the second-phase Bengal assembly polls was frozen on Thursday. The tribunals, constituted and notified by…
KOLKATA: Suspended Trinamool MLA Humayun Kabir has acknowledged that a video released by the party – purportedly showing him seeking Rs 1,000 crore from BJP and calling Muslims “gullible” – is authentic but alleged it was selectively edited from a 51-minute recording. The admission has handed Trinamool fresh ammunition against BJP ahead of Bengal polls…
One of the most remarkable discoveries made by astronomers in recent years is the identification of an extremely strong “mega-laser” signal that has travelled over 8 billion light-years without losing its strength and reaching Earth. It is worth noting that this signal has been detected with the help of the MeerKAT radio telescope in South…
Kareena Kapoor Khan has landed in the middle of a social media debate after a video of her at the Mumbai airport went viral. The clip shows the actress seemingly bypassing a long queue at the security check and moving ahead of other passengers. While Kareena has not responded to the criticism yet, the viral…
Péter Magyar, a former insider in Hungary’s ruling establishment, is set to become the country’s next prime minister after defeating long-time leader Viktor Orbán in a historic 2026 election.45-year-old Magyar is a lawyer, diplomat and leader of the centre-right Tisza Party. He was once closely linked to Orbán’s Fidesz party, where he held several roles,…
Gardeners are discovering a surprising fix for cracked tools and planters: clear nail polish. This quick, waterproof solution creates a protective barrier against moisture and dirt, extending the life of equipment. Image Credits: Google Gemini This usually happens when one is in the midst of working on his or her garden during the weekends. One…
One of the most iconic writers and thinkers of the 20th century was Clive Staples Lewis, popularly known as C.S. Lewis. He was born in Belfast, Ireland in 1898. His family valued books, creativity, and a love of learning. Lewis liked stories and myths from a young age. He and his brother would often tell…
KOLKATA/KHANDAGHOSH: Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee warned of “operations” starting Sunday night to arrest Trinamool workers ahead of assembly polls less than a fortnight away, urging them to be careful under an administration now under the EC. Mamata vowed to resist BJP’s attempt “to break Bengal through delimitation” that is slated to start following the…
The United States and Iran failed to reach a peace deal after marathon 21-hour talks in Islamabad, casting uncertainty over a fragile two-week ceasefire, with both sides blaming each other for the breakdown.US Vice President JD Vance, who led the American delegation, said Iran refused to accept Washington’s terms despite what he described as a…