A High Court judge has ruled in favour of a claimant in a dispute over assets belonging to a deceased man after finding that certain transactions amounted to gifts made in contemplation of death. The case involved Masudur Rahman and four defendants, who disputed the ownership of assets belonging to the late Al-Hasib Mian Muhammad…
Ria Bajaj and Manek Jain Daswani enjoying a round of Mahjong with their friends What once used to be a popular social engagement among Indian army wives in cantonment towns has now made inroads in Delhi’s elite circle as its favourite party game. The popularity of Mahjong, a 19th century Chinese tile game, started making…
Dia Mirza’s pollution-free Diwali appeal sparked a political row, prompting BMC to remove her video. MUMBAI: The Bombay high court on Tuesday expressed its “deep pain and displeasure” with the recent row over actor Dia Mirza‘s video for the BMC’s eco-friendly and firecracker-free Diwali campaign and asked the civic body to re-upload her clip which…
Jack Preger, who devoted nearly four decades to treating Kolkata’s poorest, passed away on October 31 KOLKATA: Jack Preger, Kolkata’s ‘Pavement Doctor’ who spent nearly four decades treating the city’s poorest and most vulnerable people, died on October 31 in Norfolk, UK, after a brief illness. He was 96.Born in Manchester in 1930, Preger had…
TnnLucknow: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday inspected preparations for Deepotsav in Ayodhya. He directed officials to complete all arrangements within the stipulated timeframe and ensure that devotees and visitors face no inconvenience.During his day-long visit, Yogi inspected Ram Katha Park, Ram Ki Paidi, the Saryu Aarti Ghat and the site where a stage is…
Varanasi: The skies above Kashi are set to come alive with colour and adventure once again as hot air balloon rides return to the city from Nov 15. Tourists and locals will soon soar nearly 1,000 ft above the ground, taking in breathtaking views of the mythological ghats along the Ganga and the city’s iconic…
Prayagraj: As preparations gather pace for a grand Deepotsav celebration, the sacred landscape of Maharishi Bharadwaj Ashram and Shringverpur Dham is set to glow with the light of over 2.5 lakh diyas on Nov 6. Reviewing arrangements for the mega event on Monday, deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya directed district officials to ensure that…
How to shop smart this Dhanteras Sone pe suhaga, chandi hi chandi — Indian shoppers might just be having it all this Dhanteras!With Diwali around the corner, gold and silver prices have brought an early surprise for consumers. After a dazzling rally that took both metals to record highs earlier this year, prices have cooled…
The weather outlook for the India vs New Zealand ODI series opener appears reasonably encouraging despite the possibility of morning showers.With clearer conditions expected during the afternoon and evening, rain may not play a significant role in determining the outcome.India will aim to build on their T20I series success, while New Zealand will look to…
Her parents could not guide her academic choices, so she found her own path; today, Linjie Ying is advancing computational mathematics through PhD research in the US. (Photo: UNLV) Growing up in a remote mountain town in China, Linjie Ying found her way into computational mathematics despite limited academic guidance at home. At a US…
