Varanasi hits you the second you arrive. It just feels ancient. Between the constant temple chants, and the endless stretch of the Ganga, the city creates an atmosphere that sticks with you. This is one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities, and here everything revolves around the Kashi Vishwanath Temple and the river ghats….
The British imperial dream had far more consequences than just the expansion of the empire. It left many lives destroyed, kingdoms stolen and people homeless with nowhere to go. Among these was Chikka Veerarajendra, the last Raja of Kodagu (Coorg) who was deposed by the British on 24 April 1834 CE after losing the Coorg…
Summer school holidays 2026 Summer school holidays 2026: Several states have announced extended summer holidays for schools following warnings from the India Meteorological Department that heatwave conditions are expected to intensify between mid-May and June. Temperatures across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana and Telangana have already crossed 45 degrees Celsius, leading authorities to close schools…
Kulsum Bano in Ajmer alleged she was prevented from entering the exam hall unless she removed her burqa and dupatta AJMER: A burqa-wearing candidate at a NEET-UG re-examination centre in Ajmer, Rajasthan, on Sunday alleged that she was stopped from entering the examination venue unless she removed her burqa and dupatta.The candidate, identified as Kulsum…
Pharmaceutical stocks came under pressure on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump unveiled a phased tariff plan for imported generic medicines, raising concerns over the long-term outlook for one of the industry’s biggest export markets.The sell-off came even though the proposal gives generic drugmakers a two-year tariff-free window before steep duties are introduced. Nifty Pharma…
In its sharpest single-day fall in more than a month, the rupee tumbled nearly 0.9 per cent to close at a record low of 95.31 against the US dollar on Monday as surging crude oil prices and escalating US-Iran tensions rattled financial markets, Reuters reported.The currency slide came after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s…
Accenture’s shares tumbled more than 14% on Thursday after the IT consulting giant flagged the impact of the Iran war on its business, cut its annual growth outlook. Accenture’s shares tumbled more than 14% on Thursday after the IT consulting giant flagged the impact of the Iran war on its business, cut its annual growth…
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has made the details of vacant lands falling under its jurisdiction available to the public. The step has been taken to improve transparency and make land-related information accessible to the public.The information, now available in the circular section of DDA’s official website, has been compiled from the records maintained in…
If you’re a cat parent, you probably already know that cats are experts at grooming themselves. They spend hours licking their fur, cleaning their paws, and keeping themselves tidy. But even the cleanest cat needs your help when it comes to grooming. Regular grooming isn’t just about keeping your cat looking good; it’s about their…