India’s favourite summer delicacy has just crossed a new milestone. A 12.5-tonne shipment of Dashehari and Langra mangoes from Uttar Pradesh has reached Dubai by sea after a 25-day journey, with nearly 90% of the fruit remaining market-ready. The successful shipment could pave the way for cheaper and larger exports of Indian mangoes.The journey was…
AI generated image, used only for representational purpose Can a state build enough beds for a national sporting event and still leave behind something for its own people once the crowds leave? Meghalaya’s government seems to be betting yes. In February this year, chief minister Conrad K. Sangma announced a scheme offering 70 per cent…
‘Responsibility of govt & opposition to protect children’s future’: Centre urges dialogue as protests intensify NEW DELHI: A political showdown over the alleged NEET paper leak and police action against student protesters intensified on Wednesday, with Parliament witnessing repeated disruptions, the Opposition staging a ‘Black Day’ protest, Rahul Gandhi renewing his attack on the Centre…
NEW DELHI: The Centre is unlikely to remove Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan despite mounting demands for his resignation, as it believes he cannot be held responsible for the NEET paper leak, news agency PTI reported, citing a senior government functionary.According to the report, the government is, however, willing to favourably consider the demand for…
After months of uncertainty surrounding its censor clearance and an online piracy scare, Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ is finally gearing up for its theatrical release on July 23. Reflecting on the film’s challenging journey, producer Venkat K. Narayana has revealed that Vijay, Yash, and Sivakarthikeyan stood firmly by the team during the crisis. Calling Yash the…
NEW DELHI: The Centre is unlikely to remove Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan despite mounting demands for his resignation, as it believes he cannot be held responsible for the NEET paper leak, news agency PTI reported, citing a senior government functionary.According to the report, the government is, however, willing to favourably consider the demand for…
Abhijeet Bhattacharya reveals how he defended Udit Narayan during kissing controversy: ‘Fans hug and kiss you, you also gave one kiss back, what’s the issue?’ Playback singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya has revealed that he advised Udit Narayan to openly acknowledge the viral kissing controversy instead of shying away from it, saying he personally stood by his…
Yuvraj Singh shares a heartfelt message on NEET protest NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh has shared a heartfelt message on the ongoing protests over the alleged NEET examination paper leak, urging all stakeholders to pursue dialogue and ensure that children and students are able to learn in a safe and peaceful environment.Taking to…
The US is putting generic medicines on the tariff map, with duties set to rise to as much as 200% in the coming years to boost local manufacturing. But will the cure soothe the pain for American consumers—or inflame it further? Dr Reddy’s Laboratories said that higher import duties will likely push up medicine prices….
With CM Vijay starrer ‘Jana Nayagan’ all set for its theatrical release on July 23, director H Vinoth has addressed one of the biggest controversies that surrounded the film during production. Rumours had claimed that scenes for the film were secretly shot during an event in Karur using multiple cameras, leading to widespread speculation on…
