If you ask people which country has the most time zones, chances are most will say Russia. Because Russia is one big country which stretches across a vast expanse of land from Eastern Europe to the Pacific Ocean. Some might also say the United States because of Alaska and Hawaii and other island territories. However,…
NEW DELHI: Leaders of the opposition INDIA bloc are set to meet in New Delhi on Monday in what will be the alliance’s first major huddle after recent assembly election setbacks for some of its key constituents and amid growing strains within the coalition.Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said on Sunday that 23 political parties…
Rishabh Pant (Image credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: The stage was set for a memorable century for Rishabh Pant, but the India wicketkeeper-batter chose to throw away the opportunity. Pant, who was removed as India’s vice-captain ahead of the series with the role being handed to KL Rahul, fell for 81 off 121 balls when he…
India’s Manav Suthar, second left, celebrates with teammates (AP Photo) India tightened their grip on the one-off Test against Afghanistan on day two in New Chandigarh, with debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar producing a superb spell after the hosts declared at 564/8.The foundation for India’s dominance was laid by the batters, who piled on the…
A combination of tighter H-1B visa rules and widespread layoffs in the technology sector is contributing to a housing slowdown in parts of North Texas, according to a Bloomberg report. Areas such as Frisco, Prosper and Celina, which saw rapid growth driven by an influx of Indian technology professionals over the past decade, are now…
The demolished houses in the Nashir Nagar area of Katargam SURAT: In a bizarre incident, more than 100 houses were allegedly demolished in the Nashir Nagar area of Katargam, but no one knows who razed them!A major controversy has been triggered after the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) denied issuing any demolition orders and claimed it…
People call this the “Niagara of India”, it is the largest waterfall in Kerala. While the monsoon turns the Chalakudy River into a terrifyingly beautiful torrent, summer is arguably the best time to actually enjoy Athirappilly. Because the water volume drops, this 80-foot cascade reveals the intricate, rugged cliffs underneath. It’s much safer to get…
CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Sunday said his agitation against alleged irregularities in examinations and recruitment processes would continue until Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan steps down from his post.According to PTI, Dipke also claimed that the protest held under the CJP banner at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on…
A former soldier and part-time metal detectorist, Kevin Minto, discovered a nearly 1,700-year-old Roman gold ring near Ilminster, Somerset. The unique ring, weighing 48 grams and featuring an engraved image of Victoria, was acquired by the South West Heritage Trust for £78,010. Minto received over £19,500 from the sale, with the ring now set for…
CBSE students demand grace marks, fee waiver over evaluation errors Pune: Several CBSE Std XII students across the country have launched a coordinated demand for grace marks and a complete waiver of verification and re-evaluation fees, claiming that technical problems linked to the board’s new On-Screen Marking (OSM) system led to unusually low scores, unchecked…