Spread the love NEW DELHI: Nepal PM Balendra “Balen” Shah accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s invitation to visit India even as he initiated a sweeping and radical 100-point governance agenda at home targeting VIP culture, political influence in campuses and bureaucracy, delays in public service, free healthcare access for the poor, safer public transport for women and stress-free schooling for...
Amid a looming spectre of El Nino, IMD says monsoon likely to be ‘below normal’
Spread the love NEW DELHI: In what may be bad news for India’s farm sector and rural economy, IMD on Monday predicted a ‘below normal’ southwest monsoon (June-Sept) in the country amid growing risk of El Nino, which is linked to depressed summer rainfall over India. “Quantitatively, the seasonal rainfall over the country is likely to be 92% of the...
Tax exemption on land taken for NH projects
Spread the love NEW DELHI: People getting compensation for land acquired for national highway projects have been exempted from payment of income tax and stamp duties, a move that will bring relief to a large number of landowners and farmers. The Union road transport ministry has said that no deduction of tax at source (TDS) shall be made on such...
Monsoon poor in every 7 out of 10 El Nino years
Spread the love Around 70% of all El Nino years since 1980 have corresponded with poor summer monsoons, showing that the link between the Pacific condition and the country’s June-Sept rains is one of the strongest among global weather phenomena impacting India’s rainy season. The link assumes importance in light of latest forecasts from US and European weather agencies that...
‘I wanted Sooryavanshi’s wicket on first ball’: Praful Hinge makes big revelation
Spread the love Praful Hinge and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Praful Hinge announced himself on the grand stage by dismantling Rajasthan Royals’ top order and putting their run chase in complete disarray at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Monday. The young pacer broke the backbone of RR’s batting by removing their top three batters for ducks,...
In Hungary, Ambedkar inspires oppressed Roma
Spread the love Ambedkar is a gypsy icon in Hungary,” says Tibor Derdak over the phone from Miskolc, a city two hours from Budapest. It was here 20 years ago that Derdak co-founded a school named after B R Ambedkar, who never visited Hungary. Today, an Ambedkar statue stands near the building of Dr Ambedkar School. “Ambedkar’s life story is...
‘It’s disturbing’: Melanie Collins shredded light on unseen sacrifices of NFL reporters
Spread the love Melanie Collins once revealed in 2021 that constant travel is the most “disturbing” part of her NFL reporting career, after logging over 1.9 million kilometres in flights. Despite the exhaustion, she insists “it’s all worth it.” Collins also advised aspiring journalists to stay adaptable, gain experience, be prepared, and remain authentic in a constantly evolving sports media...
Travis Kelce’s ring for Taylor Swift sparks antique diamond trend
Spread the love Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have reignited interest in antique diamonds, shifting focus from flawless, mass-produced stones to rare, character-rich pieces. Their engagement spotlighted vintage craftsmanship, sustainability, and uniqueness. Jewellers report rising demand, though high-quality antique diamonds remain scarce and costly. As buyers seek meaning over perfection, these historic stones are becoming prized choices, blending romance, heritage,...
‘Don’t forget you work in BJP states’: Suvendu Adhikari’s warning to migrant workers in Nandigram
Spread the love NANDIGRAM: The leader of the opposition in the Bengal assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, has warned Muslim migrant workers in Nandigram that “they would have to return to BJP-governed states” for work after the assembly polls. Saying over 30,000 people from Nandigram were employed in Gujarat, Maharashtra and Odisha, Adhikari singled out Muslims and said they “could not afford...
Bengal polls: 77-yr-old dies of ‘heart attack’ as kin fight home voting officials
Spread the love MALDA: The 77-year-old wife of an 85-year-old voter died of suspected heart attack during a commotion as their family quarrelled with election officials visiting the elderly citizens’ houses to register their vote in a village in Bengal’s North Dinajpur on Monday.After the news of Tafijan Bibi’s death spread, angry locals, along with TMC workers, briefly confined the...
