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Patna: A three-day orientation-cum-induction programme for the newly admitted undergraduate students of the Indian Institute of Technology Patna (IIT-Patna) began here on Sunday with the participation of about 800 students.Speaking as the chief guest, Bihar health secretary Kumar Ravi, an alumnus of IIT Kanpur, said that the IIT system provides students with a strong platform for their multidimensional development. He said that sincere and dedicated students have no shortage of job opportunities in today’s world. However, given the rapidly changing nature of the professional landscape, students must constantly prepare themselves to meet emerging challenges.The orientation and induction programme 2026 commenced…
LoP Tikaram Jully Sunday accused the BJP-led state govt of failing to protect Dalits,LoP Tikaram Jully Sunday accused the BJP-led state govt of failing to protect Dalits,LoP Tikaram Jully Sunday accused the BJP-led state govt of failing to protect Dalits,LoP Tikaram Jully Sunday accused the BJP-led state govt of failing to protect Dalits,LoP Tikaram Jully Sunday accused the BJP-led state govt of failing to protect Dalits, Jaipur: Leader of Opposition Tikaram Jully Sunday accused the BJP-led state govt of failing to protect Dalits, alleging that rising atrocities, administrative apathy and cuts in welfare measures were pushing them further to the…
Nagpur: The towering artificial banyan tree taking shape at Futala Lake is set to become Nagpur’s newest night-time landmark, serving as the centrepiece of the revived musical fountain.Speaking exclusively to TOI, Emmy Award-winning cinematographer and technical director of the Futala Musical Fountain project, Alphonse Roy, said the tree has been conceived as the visual heart of the attraction rather than merely a stage prop.“Everything revolves around the tree. It is the central projection surface as well as the visual identity of the project,” Roy said.Unlike conventional projection surfaces, the tree’s complex geometry has required months of planning before animation work…
SDRF launched a search operation but the girl is yet to be traced Vadodara: A 12-year-old girl was dragged away by a crocodile into the river in Padra taluka on Sunday morning. The victim, identified as Hetal Rathodia, was strolling on the banks of Vishwamitri river with her grandfather in Medhad village at around 9am.According to the locals, she walked towards the river and entered it to wash her hands. A crocodile that was lurking below the water suddenly lunged towards her. Before the girl could react, the reptile grabbed her head in its jaws and disappeared into the water.…
Varanasi: A five-year-old boy, initially believed to have been kidnapped after his mother alerted Dial 112, was rescued after Mughalsarai police intercepted a car in Bhadohi district around 3.30 am on Sunday. However, the investigation revealed that the incident stemmed from a matrimonial dispute, with the child’s father taking him away.Chandauli CO (PDDU Nagar) Arun Kumar Singh said, “After it became clear that the case was a dispute between husband and wife, the father, Somveer, was warned not to indulge in such practices again and was allowed to return home. The child was handed over to his mother, Rajni Patel.”The…
T’puram: A 28-year-old man was arrested by Kilimanoor excise team for allegedly stocking and illegally selling Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL) during a special enforcement drive ahead of Onam. The accused was identified as Mohammed Rashid of Nagarur.According to the excise department, around 60 litres of IMFL were seized during a search conducted as a part of a crackdown on the illegal liquor trade in the district. Acting on a tip-off, the excise team reached Seemavila, where the accused had allegedly concealed the liquor in an unoccupied shed and on a motorcycle.Officials said Rashid was allegedly selling the liquor when the…
Green blueprint for Kolkata Kolkata: Kolkata’s next phase of growth must be guided by where the city can expand safely and where expansion must stop. A new IIT Kharagpur study, ‘Heat island, pollution load and urban sprawl in the Kolkata metropolitan city of India during 2000–2020: implications for its sustainability’ shows that two decades of rapid urbanisation have made the Kolkata Metropolitan Area hotter, more polluted and more exposed to climate risks.Between 2000 and 2020, Kolkata lost more than 60 square kilometres of tree cover, 18-20 square kilometres of agricultural land, 20-25 square kilometres of barren land and nearly 10…
Watch Japan’s Shiho Kuwaki beat beat Esther Henseleit in a two-hole play-off to win the 2026 Women’s Open, her first major title. Source link
The moment he blocked one of Payas Jain’s signature forehand topspins from the backhand corner deep into the forehand corner and watched his doubles partner fail to reach it, Ankur Bhattacharjee knew the wait was over.The 19-year-old dropped his racquet, turned to the near-capacity crowd of over 2,000 — largely made up of schoolchildren — and gestured at them to raise the volume. He then blew a flying kiss towards the stands before embracing Payas and sharing a long hug with his father-cum-coach Angshuman Bhattacharjee.It was more than the celebration of a title.By prevailing in a topsy-turvy 70-minute final to…
You get up with a more positive step this morning. Happiness and joy are more readily available, and it is evident on your face, in your working pace, and even your way of answering the phone. Venus helps you to be your best self and the Moon helps you feel confident in your everyday routines. Good days don’t always arrive with noise. Sometimes they just flow.You may find yourself dressing better, speaking with more warmth, and saying yes to a social plan that you’d usually postpone. That will suit you. A family function, friendly gathering, or community event can bring…