Birbhum: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee speaks during the inauguration of various development projects, in Birbhum. (PTI Photo) The second phase of vote to elect who will govern Bengal for the next five years has now got one extra unlikely parameter after the first phase’s stupendous voting percentage of more than 93%: how many…
A hunter’s chance discovery in 1868 led to the unearthing of the Altamira Cave, revealing prehistoric art. Initially doubted, these 14,000-year-old cave paintings, showcasing remarkable skill, are now recognized as masterpieces. Image Credits: UNESCO Photobank At high elevations, in the limestone mountains near Santillana del Mar, the land opens up as a diagonal strip of…
Justin Baldoni’s legal team has hit back at Blake Lively for her claims of ‘financial and reputational damage’, linked to the alleged smear campaign.On failure of Blake Lively’s brandIn a pre-trial hearing on Tuesday, Baldoni’s attorneys alleged that the actress had a record of unsuccessful projects, including her drinks brand. They linked the brand’s failure…
Kolkata: The Calcutta HC cautioned EC against preventive detention and arrests ahead before Wednesday’s final phase of polling in Bengal, underscoring that any curbs on the fundamental right to liberty must follow due process.Disposing of a writ petition over pre-poll detentions of Trinamool workers, a bench of Justices Arijit Banerjee and Partha Sarathi Sen said…
Scientists have discovered that RNA, not DNA, is the primary cause of the burning sensation from sunburn. UV exposure damages RNA, triggering a cellular alarm system that leads to inflammation The searing, burning sensation that one experiences after an afternoon spent in the sun on the beach or in the garden without enough protection is…
After dating for a few years, Kritika Kamra tied the knot with Gaurav Kapur in an intimate ceremony at their Mumbai home on March 11, 2026. Now, in a recent chat, the actress has opened up about love, relationships and why she chose to keep her wedding simple and personal. ‘A lot of cliches about…
General:Courage comes easily today, almost like you’ve got extra fuel. Mars pushes you to try something out of the ordinary, and the Moon adds a taste for movement and change.There are short trips that can be scheduled, an office run in a flash visiting family members, or even running an errand in town. Keep your…
Accused Zaid Zubaid Ansari Mira Bhayander: A day after a 31-year-old man was arrested for stabbing two security guards at an under-construction site in Mira Road on the outskirts of Mumbai, it emerged that the attacker had allegedly asked them to identify their religion – besides asking one of them to recite the ‘kalma’ –…
An accidental discovery in Upper Egypt in 1945 unearthed thirteen ancient papyrus scrolls, now known as the Nag Hammadi Codices. These texts, dating to the fourth century, offer a profound glimpse into early Christianity and Gnostic sects, revealing a diverse spiritual landscape. Image Credits: Google Gemini The Upper Egyptian landscape gives the impression that history…
An armoured vehicle and CAPF personnel on patrol in Kolkata Tuesday Kolkata: West Bengal’s final phase of assembly polls unfolds under a security grid rarely seen in Indian elections, stretching across 142 constituencies in seven districts. Numbers define the scale – over 2.3 lakh Central Armed Police Forces personnel, 38,297 state police, 142 general observers,…