Dehradun declares one-day holiday for schools and Anganwadi centres amid heavy rain alert Following a forecast of heavy rainfall by the Meteorological Department, the Dehradun district administration has declared a one-day holiday for all schools and Anganwadi centres on Wednesday, August 5.This order covers all government and private schools from Classes 1 to 12, along…
Lentil soup is among the oldest documented soups in human history. Lentils were first cultivated in the Fertile Crescent around 8,000 to 10,000 years ago, making them one of humanity’s earliest domesticated crops. Across countries such as Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Egypt, shorbat adas continues to be prepared with red lentils, onions, cumin and lemon,…
Harsh Dubey and Vipraj Nigam NEW DELHI: Harsh Dubey, Shivang Kumar, Tanush Kotian and Vipraj Nigam have linked up with the Indian team as net bowlers ahead of the two-Test series against Sri Lanka, which begins on August 15. The four players will assist the Shubman Gill-led side during its preparations in Sri Lanka.India have…
Rijiju meets Rahul Gandhi as govt seeks to end Parliament deadlock. (File photo) Rijiju meets Rahul Gandhi as govt seeks to end Parliament deadlock. (File photo) NEW DELHI: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday met Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi in an effort to end the continuing deadlock in Parliament,…
Representative Image of marine life thriving around resilient chicken kidney sponges in polluted waters (AI-generated image) Researchers in Spain spent 455 days tracking how sponges from five species of Mediterranean sea life coped with being moved from clean, natural habitats toward a heavily polluted recreational marina near Girona. The experiment was designed to test a…
Plastic notes have several advantages, including stronger security features, a lower risk of counterfeiting. (Image for representative purpose only) India’s first plastic or polymer notes are expected to go into circulation at the start of the next financial year, RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra has said. Sharing an update on the pilot project at the post…
Representative Image of Lithops werneri camouflaged among grey stones in Namibia’s Erongo Mountains (AI-generated image) In a small patch of Namibia’s Erongo Mountains, a tiny succulent grows so convincingly disguised as a pebble that most people would walk straight past it without a second glance. This plant, Lithops werneri, survives by mimicking the grey, weathered…
Bhojpuri star Amrapali Dubey revealed she wants to adopt a daughter before marriage, calling it an instinctive, long-held desire. Nirahua cautioned her about balancing motherhood with her career, but she said she’s ready to work selectively. She hasn’t told her family yet, fearing they’ll push marriage instead, which isn’t her priority. Bhojpuri actor Aamrapali Dubey…
In classical numerology, the birth numbers two, seven, and eight are linked to enhanced intuition and keen observational skills. Number two embodies emotional sensitivity, encouraging empathetic interactions, while number seven promotes deep introspection and thoughtful consideration. Number eight, associated with Saturn and the concept of karma, highlights the importance of structured analysis in various circumstances….
Wellington and other historic UK schools expand in India, sparking debate over education inequality NEW DELHI: The names carry centuries of history. Harrow, Wellington, Queen Elizabeth, Shrewsbury — some of Britain’s most recognisable school brands are now finding new homes in India. But as these institutions enter one of the world’s fastest-growing education markets, they…