Once a Maoist bastion, Boro Kalshibhanga village situated in the Jugalmahal area in West Midnapur district of West Bengal is facing acute water crisis and unemployment. More than 400 families of Kurmi Mahato, the Other Backward Class (OBC) community residing here at Kalshi Bhanga have to trudge at least a kilometre to get drinking water. During summer […]
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Top US commander fears Chinese invasion of Taiwan by 2027
China could invade Taiwan within the next six years, as Beijing accelerates its moves to supplant American military power in Asia, a top US commander said yesterday. Democratic and self-ruled Taiwan lives under constant threat of invasion by authoritarian China, whose leaders view the island as part of their territory […]
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Preparations in full swing in Haridwar for Kumbh Mela, first holy bath is on ‘Shivratri’
Preparations are in full swing here for the ‘Kumbh Mela 2021’, which is around the corner. The Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Department earlier said that Covid-19 standard operating procedures will remain in force throughout the duration of the event. Hand sanitiser stalls have also been put up at several places across the Mela […]
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Here is your horoscope for 10 March 2021
Aries You can see the best of the traditional and progressive worlds and apply these things to your work, career, health, and partnerships, dear Aries. Communications, particularly with friends, are more rewarding and useful than usual, and they might even lead to a solution to a problem or another form […]
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BJP guilty of bringing political instability in Uttarakhand: Harish Rawat
Shortly after Trivendra Singh Rawat resigned as chief minister of Uttarakhand, Congress leader and former Chief Minister Harish Rawat on Tuesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of bringing political instability in the state, adding that the party has no right to form government in the state. He further alleged that a change of leadership […]
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Taapsee Pannu-starrer ‘Looop Lapeta’ to release on this date
The upcoming Bollywood film ‘Looop Lapeta’ which will bring on screen a fresh pairing is slated to hit the theatres on October 22, 2021. The comic-thriller stars Taapsee Pannu and Tahir Raj Bhasin in the lead roles. Taapsee shared the release date of the film on her Instagram handle. She wrote, “A comic-thriller we rarely get! […]
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Women reported decreased happiness during Covid-19 pandemic: Study
A recent study found that during the COVID-19 pandemic men”>women, especially mothers, spent more time on tasks such as childcare and household chores than men. In turn, time spent completing household chores was linked to lower well-being and decreased happiness during the pandemic. The authors of the study were Laura M. Giurgea, Ashley V. Whillansb, and Ayse Yemiscigilc. […]
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Netflix’s ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ getting adapted into a stage musical
What’s in store for the award-winning Netflix series ‘The Queen’s Gambit’? A musical. The hit series may become a musical as production company Level Forward has acquired theatrical stage rights to Walter Tevis’ book ‘The Queen’s Gambit’, which served as the basis for the miniseries. As per Variety, Tevis also wrote ‘The […]
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Night shift work may increase cancer risk, says study
A new study conducted by researchers at Washington State University has found new clues as to why night shift workers may be at increased risk of developing certain types of cancer compared to those who work regular daytime hours. Findings suggest that night shifts disrupt natural 24-hour rhythms in the activity of certain cancer-related genes, making night […]
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After the resignation, Trivendra Singh Rawat said – Now the party should give a chance to someone else
Trivendra Singh Rawat resigned from the post of Chief Minister after meeting with Governor Babirani Maurya. Trivendra Singh Rawat said that the party gave me a golden opportunity to serve this state for four years. I never thought that I would get such an opportunity. The party has now decided […]
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Big Breaking : Anil Baluni will be the next CM of Uttarakhand
Referring to reliable sources from Delhi, Anil Baluni will be the next chief minister. Dhan Singh Rawat will be the Deputy Chief Minister. Chandra Pant and Pushkar Dhami and Munna Singh Chauhan will become ministers.
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PUBG Mobile-developer invests $22.4 million in India’s Nodwin Gaming
Krafton, the developer of popular gaming title PUBG Mobile, has invested $22.4 million in Indian esports firm Nodwin Gaming, the two firms said Tuesday as the South Korean firm looks to maintain some presence in what was once its key overseas market. Nodwin Gaming, a subsidiary of local gaming giant […]
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Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat To Meet Governor
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat will meet the Governor today amid reports that he has been asked to resign as part of the BJP’s course-correction ahead of polls next year. He had met with the BJP leadership yesterday in Delhi. Mr Rawat, 60, may announce his resignation at a […]
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Inox Wind signs pact for 92 MW with Integrum Energy
Leading wind energy solutions provider Inox Wind said on Tuesday it has signed a binding agreement with Integrum Energy Infrastructure to supply, erect and commission 92 megawatts of wind power. The projects comprise 2 MW (113-metre rotor diameter turbine combined with 92-metre hub height) turbines with a combination of total turnkey and limited scope […]
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Twitter is testing new e-commerce features
Microblogging and social networking service Twitter has now started testing its new e-commerce tweet layouts, with at least one user of its Android application in Qatar spotting the new format. According to Tech Crunch, Matt Navarra, who is a UK-based social media consultant first spotted this new change and shared images credited […]