64 of 80 TMC MLAs turn rebel? Trouble mounts for Mamata as Ritabrata ready for floor test

Spread the love       NEW DELHI: West Bengal leader of opposition Ritabrata Banerjee on Friday claimed the support of 64 of the Trinamool Congress‘s 80 MLAs in the state assembly, amounting to more than two-thirds of the party’s legislative strength. He said the names had been submitted to the Speaker and asserted that his majority would be proven if a floor...

Can India become a mango export powerhouse? Opportunities, challenges and road ahead

Spread the love       Representative AI image India’s king of fruits is sweet, fragrant and beloved across continents. Every summer, Alphonso, Kesar, Dasheri, Langra and Chausa mangoes trigger memories of family gatherings, school vacations and seasonal indulgence.Yet India’s position in global trade tells a very different story.For a country that dominates global production, it contributes only about 2-3 per cent of...

Viral pregnancy yoga video sparks debate over safety of advanced poses at 39 weeks

Spread the love       A heavily pregnant woman performing advanced yoga poses at 39 weeks has triggered a debate online. Some viewers called it inspiring. Others described it as reckless. A few argued that women have worked physically demanding jobs throughout history, while many worried about the baby’s safety.The truth, however, lies somewhere between these extreme opinions.Pregnancy is not an illness,...

Apple iPhone 18 Pro expected to debut in September 2026: Leaked colours, design & more

Spread the love       Representative image. Apple‘s next-generation flagship iPhone is still several months away, but leaks from analysts, supply-chain sources and industry insiders have already revealed a surprisingly detailed picture of what could be coming. The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are widely expected to launch in September 2026, bringing upgrades focused on performance, battery life, cameras...

‘Sole purpose not to apportion blame’: AAIB on probe progress in Air India crash

Spread the love       Air India crash, a year ago. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) issued an interim statement on Friday, marking one year since the crash. It offered condolences to the family and assured the probe is being conducted in a comprehensive manner to ensure blame or liability is not assigned inaapropriately.“Today marks one year since the tragic accident...

‘From an opponent to a friend’: Kohli pens heartfelt farewell message for Kane

Spread the love       Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson (PTI Photo) Former India captain Virat Kohli paid an emotional tribute to Kane Williamson after the New Zealand batting great announced his immediate retirement from international cricket on Friday.Williamson’s decision brought the curtain down on a remarkable international career spanning 16 years, during which he established himself as one of the finest...

Can builders sell parking space to homebuyers seprately? What RERA actually allows

Spread the love       AI-generated image Parking spaces are often among the most contentious aspects of home ownership, with disputes arising over whether builders can sell them separately and what rights buyers actually have.To bring clarity, the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, identifies parking spaces in 2 distinct forms: open parking areas, and garages.Section 2(n)(iii) identifies open parking spaces...

Explained: Why Virat Kohli is not playing the first ODI vs Afghanistan in Dharamsala

Spread the love       Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Team India, led by Shubman Gill, are all set to begin their preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup with a three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, starting at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on Saturday.India head into the series brimming with confidence after recording their biggest-ever Test victory – an innings...

Warren Buffett would never buy SpaceX IPO, and instead do this: Analyst

Spread the love       Elon Musk‘s SpaceX Initial Public Offering (IPO) is officially priced at $135 per share. This will make history on Wall Street as the largest public offering ever. According to Motley Fool analyst Cathie Hogan, legendary investor Warren Buffett would likely avoid buying the stock at its debut valuation and instead seek alternative ways to gain exposure to...

How Rajinikanth turned Kamal Haasan’s rejection into a Rs 982 cr franchise

How Rajinikanth turned Kamal Haasan’s rejection into a Rs 982 cr franchise

Spread the love      Actors passing on projects and their colleagues materialising them is something that happens in show business far too frequently. However, there are occasions where projects thus skipped end up becoming landmarks, even defining the careers of the actors who eventually picked them up, leaving the fans of the former, and even the stars themselves, disappointed over the lost...

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