DEHRADUN: Union govt’s decision to roll back India’s newly introduced seismic zonation map and revised earthquake design code has triggered concern among seismologists and geologists, many of whom said the move could weaken the country’s preparedness for a future major earthquake.The revised framework, introduced in Nov 2025 by Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), proposed significant…
Wisden condemns India over ‘Orwellian’ governance (Screengrab/x) The 2026 Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack, being published on Thursday, says that the game’s previous USP as a “refuge from realpolitik” has been poisoned by the growing politicisation of the sport under India’s “Orwellian” influence.The “Notes by the Editor” of the 163rd edition of the annual, targets India’s growing…
When reminiscing about the 2018 wedding receptions of Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone, many recall the sheer elegance and flawless organization that defined the event. Guests were pampered with mouth-watering cuisine and delightful treats, all wrapped in a comforting atmosphere. Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone’s 2018 wedding receptions left a strong impression on paparazzi, not…
Guwahati: IMD has issued yellow and orange alerts for several districts of Assam for the next four days. On Saturday, the Assam State Disaster Management Authority advised people in Guwahati to remain cautious after heavy storms hit several parts of the state yet again.Earlier this week, Guwahati witnessed severe artificial flooding after record-breaking Apr rainfall.IMD…
Bicholim: A 23-year-old man from Vithalapur, Sanquelim, who was observing a fast as a ‘dhond’ ahead of next week’s Lairai jatra at Shirgao, drowned in the Vathadev river on Thursday afternoon when he stepped into it for a holy dip.Police said Damodar Naik was an epilepsy patient and suspect he had a seizure and fell…
NEW DELHI: Cumulative seizures of potential poll inducements in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu have surpassed Rs 865 crore, with the former accounting for 96% of the value of liquor seized and latter reporting 88% of the illegal cash seizures.While polling will be held in Tamil Nadu on April 23, West Bengal will vote in…
US Labour Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer announced on Monday that she will step down from her role, bringing an abrupt end to a turbulent tenure marked by mounting allegations of misconduct and internal investigations. The White House confirmed she will leave the administration to take up a position in the private sector, though no exact timeline…
West Indies’ skipper Shai Hope plays a shot at Eden Gardens. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: West Indies captain Shai Hope did not hide behind excuses after his side’s T20 World Cup campaign ended with a defeat to defending champions India at Eden Gardens. Instead, he stood up and took responsibility.Go Beyond The Boundary with our…
‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ actor Aamir Khan turns a year older today. Several celebrities wished him with warm messages and posts on the social media handle, but one greeting caught everyone’s attention. This is the wish sent by veteran star Saira Banu. The actress recalled how he stood by her and her late husband Dilip Kumar…
Executive pay in the technology industry often attracts attention, especially when the numbers reach hundreds of millions of dollars. Recently, Alphabet, the parent company of Google, approved a new compensation package for its chief executive, Sundar Pichai. Financial Times reports suggest the deal could reach as much as $692 million over the next three years….