NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Monday said talks were on with the only active member of the CPI (Maoist) central committee, while others have either surrendered or have been killed.Though he didn’t mention a name, the reference seemed to be to Mihir Besra, who is active in Jharkhand region and whose surrender…
Padmini Kolhapure fondly remembers her experience acting alongside Asha Bhosle in the 2013 film ‘Mai,’ where Bhosle made her acting debut at 79, portraying Padmini’s mother. Kolhapure expressed deep gratitude for their bond, calling it a cherished blessing. She also paid her final respects at Bhosle’s Mumbai residence following the legendary singer’s passing. Padmini Kolhapure…
In 1997, Soufrière Hills erupted and entombed the city of Plymouth on the island of Montserrat. The capital, which was once a bustling centre for commerce, was covered in many feet of ash and debris within a few hours, leading to a permanent evacuation. The Montserrat Volcano Observatory states that over 80 per cent of…
NEW DELHI: In a bid to provide reprieve to airlines affected by the US-Iran war, the aviation ministry has directed all 34 major airports to reduce landing and parking charges for domestic flights by 25% for three months. Accordingly, Airports Economic Regulatory Authority on Tuesday issued an order directing the operators of airports in Delhi,…
Federal agents have arrested a married couple accused of fraudulently billing Medicare for $7.45 million while running a hospice where an unusually high number of patients were reported to survive in California. The FBI executed an early‑morning raid on the home of doctor Gladwin Gill and psychologist Amelou Gill, who jointly operated 626 Hospice, also…
Officials said there were instances where land sold to developers was used to show capital gains as agricultural income. In some cases, authorities used satellite maps to detect misuse of the tax provision NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has come across many cases where individuals have claimed income tax exemption on…
Veteran actor Mumtaz, who began working in films as a child artist in 1952, had a challenging start before rising to stardom. In her early years, she was frequently cast in B-grade roles, but her fortunes changed when she starred opposite Dilip Kumar in the 1967 hit ‘Ram Aur Shyam’. Once she worked with Dilip…
NEW DELHI: Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan has sought a detailed report from Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) after widespread complaints from students and parents over technical glitches during the post-result re-evaluation process, with the Centre bringing in experts from IIT-Madras and IIT-Kanpur and roping in four public sector banks to stabilise the system…
When Mt. St. Helens erupted in 1980, a green and vibrant landscape turned into a desolate ash and grey wasteland. But, within the grey barrenness, scientists conducted a courageous 24-hour study: they put pocket gophers in the blast zone. More than 40 years later, this short intervention has led to phenomenal results, with this rodent…
Meera is a timeless Sanskrit-rooted name that means “light, saintly woman, prosperous.” It carries a devotional and literary legacy, yet it still sounds soft, familiar, and elegant in modern families. These Sanskrit-rooted names prove that tradition and modern style can go beautifully together. Each one carries a meaningful origin, a pleasant sound and a timeless…