Kolkata, Several environmental organisations on Friday demanded a thorough inquiry into the alleged encroachment and illegal construction within parts of the East Kolkata Wetlands , a Ramsar-listed wetland of international importance. Bengal fire: Environmentalists seek probe into ‘encroachment’ of East Kolkata Wetlands The demand came days after a massive fire broke out in two warehouses
If Bridgerton pulled you in with its blend of romance, grandeur, social rules, and simmering secrets, Indian streaming platforms offer equally rich stories—rooted in culture, emotion, and spectacle. Here are seven Indian shows that capture the same essence, point by point, with an unmistakable Indian soul. The Royals (Netflix) Set within a fictional Indian royal
Most of us know the frustration of waking up to an unexpected breakout. Acne often reflects deeper issues such as stress, hormonal fluctuations, poor diet, and restless routines. While modern skincare offers countless quick-fix solutions, they often focus only on surface symptoms. Ayurveda, the 5,000-year-old system of holistic healing, takes a very different approach. It
Ahead of the Union Budget, common people and the FMCG sector are hopeful for relief from inflation. Industry seeks tax support to boost demand, while economists expect focus on rural growth and infrastructure. What will the Union Budget offer common people? FMCG sector pins hopes on relief Photograph: (OTV) With just a day left for
Entertainment: She explained that her primary focus at present is on raising her four children, personal growth, and professional commitments. Is Kim Kardashian dating popular YouTuber Speed? Rumours claiming that reality TV star and businesswoman Kim Kardashian is dating popular YouTuber and streamer iShowSpeed (Speed) have been circulating widely on social media. The dating rumour
Matcha has officially met Indian street food chaos — and social media can’t look away. A viral video from Lucknow shows a local vendor reinventing the Japanese green tea in full desi style, tossing out traditional rules and replacing them with brass vessels, steam, and a kulhad. The result? A loud, frothy, unapologetically Indian version
Synopsis India’s AI potential is immense, with projections of $550 billion in economic value by 2035. Enterprises seek policy support for AI infrastructure ahead of the Union Budget 2026. Key areas for government focus include cloud capacity, trusted AI, and large-scale skilling. While AI adoption is growing, challenges like data readiness and talent availability persist.
Bengaluru: Lokayukta sleuths Thursday caught a police inspector while he was accepting Rs 4-lakh bribe from a builder, booked in a cheating case. The accused, Govindaraju of KP Agrahara police station, received the money from Mohammed Akbar at CAR grounds in Chamarajpet when Lokayukta police intercepted him at 4.30pm. Govindaraju arrived there in khaki uniform
Bengaluru: A 25-year-old man was arrested on charges of attacking a car-borne businessman when the latter questioned him for jumping the traffic signal near Manipal Centre in CBD area Monday. The accused, Syed Sameer, is a resident of Iliyasnagar in Banashankari and a daily-wage worker. Based on a complaint filed by Praveen MN from Ulsoor
New Delhi: As Republic Day celebrations drew to a close with the Beating Retreat ceremony, Vijay Chowk reverberated with three of composer AR Rahman’s iconic songs – Oscar-winning ‘Jai ho’, ‘Bharat humko jaan se pyaara hai’ and ‘Ma tujhe salaam’. Earlier this month, when asked about his absence from Hindi-film music during an interview with