NEW DELHI: The Jharkhand high court has enhanced the compensation awarded to a male acid attack survivor from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 15 lakh, calling the earlier amount “meagre,” and urged the state government to amend its victim compensation scheme to ensure male and female survivors are treated equally.A division bench comprising Justices Rongon…
Can applying tilak for a few hours become a decent source of income? That question is doing the rounds on social media after a man claimed he earned Rs 2,350 in around three hours while sitting near the ghats in Rishikesh. He later worked out what those earnings could look like over a month, and…
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told shareholders that the chip giant will prioritise US national security over business opportunities. Speaking after Nvidia’s annual shareholder meeting, Huang said the chipmaker would not compromise if business interests conflicted with US security priorities.“National security comes first,” Huang said during a question-and-answer session following the meeting, CNBC reported. His remarks…
India’s top Grandmasters Pravin Thipsay, SL Narayanan, Abhimanyu Puranik, Srinath Narayanan, SP Sethuraman, and Shyam Sundar M (Designed by TimesofIndia.com) NEW DELHI: Earning an official FIDE (the primary governing body of chess) rating has never been easy. A player must participate in FIDE-rated tournaments, which are organised under strict regulations and often require travel, entry…
It usually begins with a sentence that sounds impossible to argue with. “Everyone in my class has a phone.” Sometimes it comes during the school pickup. Sometimes at bedtime. Sometimes right after a birthday party where another child proudly showed off a new smartphone. And suddenly, the debate enters your home. Your 10-year-old says they…
US Supreme Court allows Trump to end protected status of Haitian and Syrian immigrants The US Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Trump administration to strip hundreds of thousands of Haitian and Syrian immigrants of a humanitarian status that protects them from deportation, giving another boost to the president’s hardline approach toward immigration.The 6-3 ruling,…
A colourful aquarium always catches the eye. Most people go for gold or blue fish, but red fish bring a special warmth and energy to the tank. Against green plants and clear water, they stand out beautifully and make the setup feel more lively. If you’re planning a new aquarium or just want to add…
Indian restaurant ordered to pay nearly $400,000 after ‘ruthless’ exploitation of migrant workers An Auckland Indian restaurant and its former owner have been ordered to pay about $400,000 after authorities discovered systematic exploitation of migrant workers, including forcing staff to work up to 90 hours a week while paying them for only a fraction of…
Shankh Mitra, the Indian-origin CEO who is the world’s second-highest paid after Elon Musk From studying engineering in Kolkata to leading a major American real estate company, Shankh Mitra has emerged as one of the highest-paid corporate leaders in the world.The Indian-origin chief executive of Welltower has been ranked the world’s second-highest paid CEO, according…
NEW DELHI: India’s first T20I against Ireland at the Civil Service Cricket Ground in Stormont on Friday could be affected by the weather, with rain expected in Belfast during the day. The match marks the beginning of a new era under captain Shreyas Iyer, while 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could make his much-awaited international…