ISRO carries out successful Gaganyaan main parachute test The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Wednesday successfully conducted a key qualification test of the main parachute system for the Gaganyaan crew module, marking another milestone in India’s first human spaceflight mission.The test was carried out at the Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE) drop…
“Our daughter is not a defective toy”: They were told to ‘replace’ her and what her parents did will remain an example forever There’s a powerful saying in Hindi: “Paida karne wale se bada palne wala hota hai.” In simple words, it takes far more to raise a child than it does to give birth…
For some of the best Chinese food in Kolkata, you need to visit Tiretta Bazaar, which happens to be the city’s old Chinatown. If you arrive before sunrise, you can relish some steaming momos, baos, and wonton soup. This is prepared and served by Indo-Chinese families. Remember to reach on time as the market operates…
At the Red Sea Film Festival’s In-Conversation with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan session, the actor made one thing clear: her daughter Aaradhya is not on social media. In that conversation, Aishwarya said, “that isn’t her; she’s not on social media,” addressing the fake profiles that circulate online. The festival’s official programme lists the session, and the…
A viral social media video claiming that E20 petrol attracts ants has prompted Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) to issue an official clarification. The video, which has been widely shared online, shows a cluster of ants gathered around a car’s fuel filler cap and suggests that the presence of ethanol-blended fuel in the tank is…
NEW DELHI: Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on Saturday said that it has received the resignations of General Secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra amid the ongoing controversy over the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.In its first public statement, the trust said that it is committed to ensuring…
East Bengal are in pole position to win the 2025-26 ISL title. (Photo: AIFF/ISL) At one stage, it looked like the Indian Super League won’t get started. When it did, it has navigated multiple issues, fixture changes and scheduling has been absurd. But now that ISL 2025-26 has navigated these troubled waters, the last day…
Vaibhav Sooryavansh confrontation with Sri Lanka A player India spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutale has addressed the controversy involving teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi following the heated scenes that unfolded after India’s dramatic defeat to Sri Lanka A in the Tri-Nation A Series in Dambulla.The 15-year-old found himself in the spotlight after a confrontation with…
Usha Vance said she was raised in a stable Hindu family and did not feel the same need for a spiritual search The TOI correspondent from Washington: For a man who wrote a bestselling memoir titled Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith, Vice President JD Vance may be losing his way with the MAGA…
KOLKATA: TMC State Minority Cell Secretary Ajmal Siddiqui has resigned from his post on Saturday and launched a sharp attack on the party’s leadership, citing dissatisfaction with its functioning.Ajmal told ANI after his resignation that he had recently returned from the Hajj pilgrimage and decided to quit the party upon his return.“I returned from the…