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New Delhi: The Election Commission on Thursday asked 22 states and Union Territories to complete preparatory work related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) at the earliest as the exercise is “expected to start from April”. Once the exercise is completed, all states and UTs will be covered. In a letter to the chief electoral officers of Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Ladakh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Delhi, Odisha, Punjab, Sikkim, Tripura, Telangana and Uttarakhand, the poll authority said pan-India SIR of voters’…
Intermittent fasting has become an increasingly popular dieting habit in recent times. As the name suggests, it is an eating plan that switches between eating and fasting on a regular schedule.A healthy diet is essential even while following intermittent fasting, shares Dr Manickam. (Pexel)According to the Johns Hopkins Medicine website, the system works by prolonging the time period between meals, which provides the body the opportunity to burn through the calories consumed in the last meal and start burning fat.Also Read | Nutritionist shares 5 reasons why children can have low iron absorption, and 4-point cheatsheet to remedy itA number…
These appointments were earlier quashed by Justice Anjani Kumar Sharan in 2024 on grounds of serious anomalies and malpractices in the appointment process. The affected teachers challenged the order of the single judge bench but the division bench provided no relief.Gaya: As many as 20 assistant professors of Mirza Ghalib College, Gaya, a gov-funded minority college, have lost their jobs after a division bench of the Patna high court dismissed their petition on Feb 16.The division bench, comprising Chief Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo and Justice Harish Kumar, upheld the earlier judgment of a single judge bench that had quashed their…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce share the stage during a previous appearance as rumors swirl about a possible joint red carpet moment at the 2026 Brit Awards. (Images via Getty) Taylor Swift is back in headlines without playing a note. She has quietly flown into the UK ahead of the 2026 Brit Awards in Manchester, and fans have jumped to the same question: will this be her first big red carpet with fiancé Travis Kelce and ex Harry Styles in the building?Here is what is actually on the record. British reports say Swift is lying low in London before heading…
South cinema buzzed with major updates as Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan’s reunion was confirmed after nearly 40 years. Vijay Sethupathi’s role in ‘Arasan’ was clarified amidst exit rumours, while ‘Toxic’ confirmed its March 2026 release. Mahesh Babu hailed ‘Varanasi’ as a dream project, and Honey Rose received legal relief from the Kerala High Court. February 19 turned out to be an eventful day for South cinema, with major announcements, strong clarifications, star cast updates, and legal developments. From official confirmations to denials of circulating rumours, the industry witnessed a steady stream of headline-making moments. Social media, too, remained abuzz as…
The Spring Festival Gala is a showcase both of China’s cultural riches and its technological might. The four-hour state television programme, staged in Beijing on the eve of each Lunar New Year, often features goose-stepping phalanxes of singing soldiers. On February 16th the centrepiece was a troupe of sword-brandishing humanoid robots performing an elaborate martial-arts routine. It was one of four humanoid-embellished acts that wowed viewers around the world.A humanoid robot at a car dealership in Shanghai. (File photo.)China’s humanoid robotics industry is bustling. More than 14,500 automatons were delivered last year worldwide, up from around 3,000 in 2024, according…
Rising geopolitical tensions and renewed safe-haven buying pushed precious metals sharply higher on Thursday, sending silver soaring in the domestic market while gold extended its upward momentum.Silver prices in the national capital surged by Rs 18,000, or 7.32 per cent, to Rs 2,64,000 per kg (inclusive of all taxes), according to local marketmen, PTI reported. The white metal had closed at Rs 2,46,000 per kg on Wednesday.Gold of 99.9 per cent purity also advanced, gaining Rs 1,950, or 1.24 per cent, to Rs 1,58,650 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes), compared with Rs 1,56,700 per 10 grams in the…
SAPPORO, Japan — Tucked away in the basement of this northern Japanese city’s local history museum is a small exhibit devoted to one of World War II’s most enduring territorial disputes. Known as the “Northern Territories Exhibition Room,” it is less a neutral display than a quiet appeal, inviting visitors not only to learn about history, but to also help undo it. In one corner, a table is filled with forms where visitors are encouraged to write letters pledging their “support for the return of the Northern Territories.” Across the room, a touchscreen offers a digital version of the same…
Mumbai Drum Day 2026, themed ‘A Tapestry of Taal,’ will showcase global percussionists and drum set artists on February 27th at St. Andrews Auditorium. Curated by Gino Banks, the event celebrates diverse rhythmic traditions and contemporary drumming. The festival promises electrifying performances, collaborations, and a grand finale, highlighting unity and the power of rhythm. Mumbai is all set to resonate with high-octane rhythm as the 8th edition of Mumbai Drum Day 2026 arrives with its dynamic theme, “A Tapestry of Taal.”Curated by internationally acclaimed drummer Gino Banks, son of legendary jazz pianist Louiz Banks, the festival has, over the years,…
New Delhi: In a significant move for tourists and residents, Red Fort will now remain open on all days of the week.An order, issued on Feb 13 by Archaeological Survey of India, stated that the protected monument of national importance “shall, henceforth, remain open on all days of the week for visitors and general public”. It was signed by director general Yadubir Singh Rawat. Till now, the monument used to remain closed on Mondays.While the decision was welcomed by tour operators and visitors who often found their itineraries disrupted by the weekly closure, it also raised operational questions around staffing,…