MUMBAI: TISS has revoked its ban on Progressive Students’ Forum (PSF), Left-leaning students’ collective, and modified its honour code to remove a mandatory pledge from students against “indulging in any political, anti-establishment, unpatriotic discussions, demonstrations, dharna or any form of activities that disturb the academic environment of the institute”.The ban, imposed on Aug 19 after … Read more
As mobile phones became the world’s main communications tool, pagers, also known as beepers because of the sound they make to notify users about incoming messages, were largely rendered obsolete, with demand plunging from their 1990s heyday. But the tiny electronic devices remain a vital means of communication in some areas – such as healthcare … Read more
Last Updated: September 18, 2024, 16:08 IST The games were held from September 7 to 14. A team of top 10 players from fire departments across India was shortlisted and sent for the event. These players have won 21 medals including eight golds, 11 silver and 2 bronze medals, officials said. (Pic courtesy – World … Read more
A 19-year-old class 12 student, Jia Khandelwal, died by suicide in Kota Tuesday night. Police said Jia’s father, a doctor, had dropped her off around 7pm at the entrance of a multi-storey residential building, where her aunt lives in a third-floor apartment. Instead of going to her aunt’s house, she ended her life, they added. … Read more
Last Updated: September 18, 2024, 23:21 IST Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP file photo) Trudeau’s government already faced a setback this month when a minority left-wing party ended its coalition agreement with the Liberals, putting them at risk of losing confidence votes Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s ruling Liberal … Read more
Last Updated: September 18, 2024, 16:10 IST The company had been facing financial challenges for some time now. (Representative Image) Founded in 1946 by Earl Tupper, Tupperware became a household name through its plastic products, particularly its patented airtight seals. US-based Tupperware Brands Corp, known for its iconic kitchenware products, has filed for bankruptcy. … Read more
AGRA: Plant growth on the marble wall of the Taj Mahal‘s central dome has sparked concerns about the monument’s upkeep after a tourist shared a photo on social media. The plant, sprouting between marble stones on the northern side of the dome, comes days after rainwater seeped through the ivory-white marble structure, resulting in droplets … Read more
Last Updated: September 18, 2024, 23:55 IST Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. (AP file photo) Mohammed bin Salman made the remarks at an annual speech to the advisory Shura Council, which he gave on behalf of his father, King Salman Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Wednesday said … Read more
Last Updated: September 18, 2024, 16:16 IST The couple’s videos show them ‘moving’ a piece of aluminum foil without physical contact. (Photo Credits: X) An American couple claimed they have mastered the ability of moving objects, weather manipulation and psychic powers like clairvoyance and airbending. Telekinesis, the supposed ability to move objects without physical … Read more
Peaceful polling amid high security JAMMU/SRINAGAR: The first phase of the three-part J&K assembly elections recorded a voter turnout of 59% across 24 constituencies Wednesday, covering seven districts in south Kashmir and Jammu division on either side of the Pir Panjal range.The voting process proceeded peacefully amid high security, according to J&K’s chief electoral officer … Read more