New Delhi: Five people were arrested in five separate cases for allegedly selling firecrackers without valid licences, and police seized 91.9 kg of illegal firecrackers from Ashok Nagar, Amar Colony, Shastri Park and Nehru Vihar Friday.Northeast district police conducted three separate operations leading to the arrest of Sunay Kumar (42), Atul (20) and Khem Chand…
Thane market has been over crowded because of diwali pahat shopping (Photo credit: Santosh Gupta) MUMBAI: The two-day span of Kartik Amavasya November 8-9 will see the brightest festival of Diwali being celebrated nationwide. According to Drik Panchang, Sunday’s Lakshmi Puja mahurat in Mumbai lasts from 6.27pm to 8.27pm.Sunday morning’s abhyang snan of Narak Chaturdashi…
Presidency University Expels Two Girls Kolkata: A day after a current and a former student at Presidency University were expelled from studentship and post-studentship academic activities allegedly for defacing an ABVP poster, the PG girl said she did not write the abusive words on the banner featuring Vivekananda’s image.The girl, who has a CGPA of…
Increasing presence of rhinos has coincided with decline in elephant movement in Katarniaghat Bahraich: A herd of more than six rhinoceroses has been spotted near Bharthapur village in the Katarniaghat Wildlife Division, bringing joy to villagers and wildlife enthusiasts. Their presence in the floodplains and grasslands along the Kaudiyala River is considered significant for the…
For generations, Diwali has been associated with distinctive business, financial and economic traditions that continue to evolve with changing times. Diwali is more than a festival of lights. For generations, it has also been an occasion for Indian businesses, traders and households to review their finances, begin new accounts, buy gold and make investments.While these…
Rajat Patidar has pulled out of India’s squad for the upcoming ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup after informing the BCCI that he does not wish to be considered for selection in the 50-over format while managing his existing injury concerns.Following his withdrawal, the Men’s Selection Committee has brought in Ayush Badoni as his replacement and…
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has urged world leaders to take immediate action against climate change, calling the upcoming COP31 summit a “moment of truth” as he prepares to make his final major climate appeal before leaving office at the end of the year.Speaking ahead of the UN climate conference in Turkey, scheduled from November…
NTA invites schools, colleges to become exam centres Amid the ongoing efforts to strengthen examination arrangements following the NEET paper leak row earlier this year, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has invited educational institutions, universities and examination service providers across the country to apply for empanelment as examination centres.The initiative aims to expand the agency’s…
Filmmaker Vinod Kapri alleges over 75 per cent of ‘Pyre’ shows were cut after ‘Ramayana: Rise of Legend’ release: ‘We too deserve a fair chance; please don’t do this injustice’ Filmmaker Vinod Kapri has alleged that theatre owners and distributors sharply reduced the number of shows for his film ‘Pyre’ after the release of ‘Ramayana’….
What Is a Planetary Station in Astrology? Meaning, Types and Effects Explained Diwali is falling on Amavasya this year, i.e. the Moon is in Libra’s Swati Nakshatra alongside the Sun. Since the new moon is the darkest night of the lunar month, lamps will have meaning to it. Libra believes in balance and beauty, hence…
