Free bus travel for women, Rs 3,000 more for ASHA workers: Satheesan’s first decisions as Kerala CM (Image credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: In his first cabinet meeting after taking oath as Kerala chief minister, V D Satheesan announced a Rs 3,000 hike in the monthly honorarium of ASHA workers, fulfilling a key promise to the…
Scientists have uncovered a colossal magma reservoir, the largest ever imaged, lurking miles beneath the Andes. This molten body, approximately 125 miles wide, is actively expanding, causing the entire Altiplano-Puna plateau to rise. In the high Andes region of South America lies the Altiplano-Puna plateau, a harsh, windswept terrain reminiscent of something found on another…
CHSE Odisha Class 12 result 2026 The Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) Odisha will announce the Odisha Class 12 result 2026 on May 20. The result date was confirmed by Odisha School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond on Monday.According to the minister, the Higher Secondary or Plus Two results for Science, Commerce, Arts,…
Akshay Kumar’s multistarrer comedy ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ has released its title track, which has already sparked a strong reaction online. The video brings back the old flavor of the ‘Welcome’ franchise with a fresh setup and a large cast. It opens with Nana Patekar’s famous “Aloo le lo, kaanda le lo” line, which instantly…
One of the most important Hindu festivals is Ganga Dussehra. Goddess Ganga’s birth anniversary is observed on this specific day, when she descended from heaven to earth. Ganga Dussehra is celebrated with great devotion by Hindu followers. During the month of Jyeshtha, the day is observed on dashami tithi of Shukla Paksha. This day is…
Suvendu Adhikari and Mamata Banerjee (File photo) NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari Monday said his government has approved the formation of two panels under retired high court judges to probe institutional corruption and torture of women.Corruption and women’s safety were among the major poll planks of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)…
This discovery challenges the centuries-old perception of “classical purity,” showing a far more lively and decorated ancient world than previously understood. Image credits: Wikimedia Commons When you think of ancient Greece in the dark of night, what do you visualise? You are likely imagining a land that is full of white marble. This comes from…
The 79th edition of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival 2026 witnessed a vibrant celebration of regional Indian cinema this year, with several Marathi artistes adding a rich Maharashtrian cultural touch to the global stage.Ashok Saraf and wife Nivedita walk the Cannes 2026 red carpetVeteran Marathi actors Ashok Saraf and Nivedita Saraf were among the prominent…
Heatwave alert: IMD forecasts severe heat conditions in northwest and central India this week (Image credit: TNN) NEW DELHI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that large parts of northwest and central India are likely to face intense to severe heat wave conditions over the coming days, with Delhi among the worst-affected regions.The weather…
Punjab Kings (PBKS) have turned their full attention to their final league fixture of the IPL 2026 season after suffering a defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the afternoon clash at the HPCA Cricket Stadium in Dharamsala. Despite producing strong phases in the match, PBKS were unable to sustain momentum, with key moments slipping…