After a retention window where five Women’s Premier League franchises opted to retain most of their players, the release of Indian international Sneh Rana by the Gujarat giants was a surprise. The bottom-placed team in the first two editions was paying the price for not picking a strong Indian core before the opening season and … Read more
‘Tis the season! Christmas is around the corner, time to celebrate, experience the joy of the day, and have fun with loved ones. A number of events are planned for this weekend as churches and private clubs hold their annual Christmas bazaar as carol singers from around the various parishes go from door to door … Read more
The beauty of Karnataka’s Charmadi Ghats, which is a part of the Western Ghats, has been accessible to travelers for decades, thanks to a 27-km motorable road between Kotigehra village in Chikmagalur and Charmadi in Dakshina Kannada. In the 1980s and 1990s, Charmadi Ghat was as beautiful for travelers as it was for vehicles, thanks … Read more
Google’s AI-powered notebook web app – NotebookLM is getting a new feature that lets users talk to AI podcast hosts and ask questions in real-time. In a recent blog post, Google is rolling out the ability to “join” AI-generated virtual podcasts generated by NotebookLM’s Audio Overview feature. For those wondering, the audio preview feature lets … Read more
Federal police arrested former Brazilian defense minister Walter Braga Netto on Saturday, the military said, after he was accused of plotting a coup to overturn the results of the 2022 election in November. Braga Netto also served as chief of staff for former President Jair Bolsonaro and was his running mate for his failed 2022 … Read more
Pimpri Chinchwad police have arrested a Russian national for allegedly having links with Malaysian fraudsters in the online stock trading scam case. The police have identified the accused as 30-year-old Tony alias Anatoly Mironov from Orenburg, Russia. Police also arrested his Indian associate Shreyas Sanjay Mane (22), an engineering dropout living in Shastri Nagar, Kothrud … Read more
“Ask the right person.” Amid intense scrutiny over her notable exclusion from India’s limited-overs squad on the eve of the series opener against the West Indies, captain Harmanpreet Kaur brushed aside questions over the team’s combination rejig three days into the tour of Australia. Speaking ahead of Sunday’s first T20I against the Windies in Mumbai, … Read more
Written by Amrita Jambhulkar National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) and National Film Archives of India (NFAI) in collaboration with RK Films and National Film Heritage Foundation will organize a film festival till December 15 in memory of India’s great showman Raj Kapoor. Celebrate the actor’s 100th birth anniversary with a curated lineup of his timeless … Read more
A partial transfer of U.S. Marines from Okinawa to Guam began Saturday, after Japan and the United States agreed to reorganize them to reduce the heavy burden of the U.S. military presence on the southern Japanese island, officials said. The relocation began with 100 members of the III Marine Expeditionary Force stationed in Okinawa moving … Read more
The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has decided to revise its 2018 Comprehensive Transport Plan to address emerging traffic challenges and prepare the city for the next phase of growth. The revision will be done in collaboration with IIT-Bombay’s GISE hub, Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao said. The original plan, finalized in 2018 after years of preparation, … Read more
Written by Anurag Chawake New Delhi Updated: December 14, 2024 20:04 IST Read 1 minute Chess is one of the most complex strategy board games of all time. (representative image) Chess, a centuries-old strategy board game, has seen a surge in popularity in India in recent years, driven by young talents like D. Gukesh, who … Read more
Paracetamol, a common over-the-counter drug, may increase the risk of gastrointestinal, heart and kidney complications in adults aged 65 and over, a new study has found. Commonly taken to treat mild to moderate fever, paracetamol is also the first drug recommended for the treatment of osteoarthritis – a chronic condition that causes pain, stiffness and … Read more
Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Saturday wondered why the coalition that allegedly “looted” mineral-rich Jharkhand was re-elected to form the government in the state. Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) president Paswan said his party would work to make Jharkhand a “developed state”, despite “adverse circumstances”. “Jharkhand has the potential to become a developed state. It … Read more
Pakistan has reported four new polio cases, bringing the total number of cases of the crippling disease in the country to 63 for the year – ten times more than last year’s tally of just 6 cases. Despite repeated nationwide polio vaccination campaigns, two new cases were reported on Friday in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh … Read more
From one waste mound in 2021 to three by 2023, the development of the Dadumajra dump exemplifies a story of delay and ambiguity. Once a picturesque village lake, City Beautiful has turned into a sprawling dumping ground, marked by missed deadlines and unfulfilled promises. In 2019, the Metropolitan Corporation announced that it would return the … Read more
Malleswaram, a vibrant hub of food, culture, music, heritage, and festive shopping in Bengaluru, has always been synonymous with celebration. When it comes to entertainment, one landmark has stood tall for five decades – Sampi’s Theatre. However, this 50-year-old single-screen cinema run by two brothers, Annaiah and Venkatesh, an enduring symbol of nostalgia, is now … Read more
Granddaughter of social reformer Periyar, whose father was one of the founders of the DMK and mother an active AIADMK leader, and who herself led the Congress in Tamil Nadu. EVKS Elangovan passed away Saturday in Chennai. Elangovan was 73 years old and had been hospitalized since the second week of November. In a state … Read more
Suchir Balaji, an Indian-American researcher who previously worked for OpenAI, was found dead in his San Francisco apartment on November 26. CNBC Report. According to the police, his death was due to suicide. Balaji had previously been the subject of a New York Times profile in which he alleged that the company violated US copyright … Read more
The United States plans to impose sanctions against Serbia’s main gas supplier, which is controlled by Russia, Serbia’s president said Saturday. President Aleksandar Vucic told state broadcaster RTS that Serbia has been officially notified that the sanctions decision will take effect on January 1 but that he has not yet received any relevant documents from … Read more
Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna Known for their playful camaraderie, often marked by light-hearted banter. A recent social media interaction where Kumar pulled his wife’s leg while appreciating and congratulating her for winning the Crossword Popular Choice Award was proof of that. “My trophy wife literally. But he earns his praise himself. So proud of … Read more
Lauding India’s progress since the constitution was enacted, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called it ‘extraordinary’, asserting that the country’s ancient democratic roots were an inspiration to the world. Speaking in the Lok Sabha during a discussion on ’75 years of the glorious journey of India’s Constitution’, Prime Minister Modi said, “India is not … Read more
The spectators who came to the Gabba Stadium on Saturday to watch the exciting match between India and Australia were left disappointed as only 13.2 overs could be bowled before the first day’s match was called off. However, there was a silver lining to the gloomy cloudy morning as Cricket Australia issued a full refund … Read more
When RG Kar was raped and murdered The trial has hit the headlines once again On the bail of Sandeep Ghosh, the former principal of the institute, and Abhijit Mandal, a former officer of the Tala police station, The Indian Express has published a list of three other recent incidents in West Bengal in which … Read more
With his death fast entering the 19th day, the agitating farmer leader and coordinator of the United Farmers’ Morcha (Non-Political) Jagjitsinh Dallewal has filed a petition in the Supreme Court to request the Center to take initiatives for the welfare of the farmers. He tried to emphasize that saving the lives of millions of farmers … Read more
More than a thousand fans at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium cheered as Rajat Patidar showed his stroke-making range during his unbeaten 66 in Bengaluru on Friday evening. From the moment he returned to the dressing room after taking Madhya Pradesh to their first Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final since the 2010-11 season, the crowd chanted … Read more
18-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju created history by becoming the youngest chess world champion by defeating Ding Liren in Singapore on Thursday. As the nation rejoices at this historic achievement, it is an opportune moment to shine a light on Pune’s chess legacy, especially through the city’s trailblazing institution, the Joseph D’Souza Chess Academy. The academy began … Read more