At a birding walk he led in Pimpri-Chinchwad last week, Arpit Choudhary helped participants recall the name of the blue-and-orange bird they had spotted, saying, “Think of the beer brand by the same name.” They committed the kingfisher to memory.Arpit is eight years old. Earlier this year, he made it to India Book of Records…
In a city where weekends often revolve around crowded cafés, shopping and screen time, a growing number of Mumbaikars are finding satisfaction in something more hands-on: woodworking. From crafting phone stands and stools to exploring more ambitious projects, these weekend workshops offer participants a chance to learn practical skills, work with their hands and take…
‘When I was single, my focus was only on cinema’_ Lena explains why she is choosing fewer films. Malayalam actress Lena has explained why she is taking up fewer films after spending several years working extensively across the industry. The actress said in a recent interview that her priorities have changed, allowing her to devote…
Festive buying, higher import duties and tighter tax compliance boost government revenues. NEW DELHI: GST collections grew 22.9% in Oct – the fastest pace of expansion since the revamp of the tax regime in Sept 2025 – to reach Rs 2.3 lakh crore, the second-highest monthly mop-up since the rationalisation exercise. While consumption remains strong,…
Supreme Court seeks mandatory compensation for digital fraud victims if banks fail due diligence NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has asked WhatsApp and other digital intermediaries to submit details of the measures they propose to take to prevent digital arrest scams and related cybercrimes, directing them to share their proposals with the Indian Cybercrime Coordination…
NSE Nifty50 suffers worst year in a decade NEW DELHI: October wasn’t particularly kind to Dalal Street, but November could give Indian equities a chance to bounce back.NSE Nifty50’s slide into oversold territory has raised hopes of a recovery, though the bulls may still have some hurdles to cross.Elevated crude oil prices and global investors’…
Spiritual destinations such as Varanasi, Ayodhya and the Char Dham circuit continue to draw interest, with travellers increasingly combining faith, culture, wellness and exploration in their itineraries Today’s spiritual lesson is that the people who grew up beside you deserve steady, quiet protection, not just on festival days. Spiritual Quote of the Day “Those who…
According to Kolkata Police, the system is scheduled to operate daily for six to 12 hours each day Kolkata: In the wake of the recent stampede at Chorbagan Sarbojonin, Kolkata Police has heightened vigilance over crowd management by deploying artificial intelligence to regulate massive footfall at major pandals during the festive season.Cops on Sunday have…
“This Trade Facilitation Portal is a landmark initiative,” said Piyush Goyal The India-US Trade Facilitation Portal has attracted around 3,500 registrations within months of its launch, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said, highlighting its role in helping Indian exporters, particularly MSMEs and first-time exporters, connect with American buyers.In a post on X, Goyal described…
TNPSC CTS Field Assistant hall ticket 2026: The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the Combined Technical Services (CTS) Hall Ticket 2026 for candidates appearing for the Field Assistant recruitment process under the Diploma Level-II examination. Candidates who have applied for the post can now access and download their admit cards through the…
