Independent MP from Bihar’s Purnea Rajesh Ranjan, popularly known as Pappu Yadav, on Friday defended his remarks on the Women’s Reservation Bill, saying “I will do anything to protect” women entering politics.Yadav questioned whether he had committed any wrongdoing that warranted an apology, adding that his stand was in support of the country’s daughters and…
Selecting materials based on looks rather than longevity will cause them to wear off quickly. Water-absorbent surfaces, slippery tiles, or inferior quality fittings might seem good initially, but they will deteriorate in the long run. Using anti-slip tiles and moisture-proof materials will help ensure convenience. The bathroom is the most commonly used room in any…
India may have enough fuel in its tanks for now but rising global crude prices combined with unchanged domestic rates are pointing towards a pressing question: How likely are petrol and diesel price hikes?The government has repeatedly assured citizens that there is no fuel shortage or rationing plan despite global energy market disruptions caused by…
However, his powerful journey, despite immense talent, came to an end at quite an early stage due to several reasons. In recent times, his health and financial struggles have been widely discussed. Today, Kambli owns a sprawling bungalow in Mumbai’s elite neighbourhoods worth crores, considering Mumbai’s real estate worth. His private residence is located in…
Not many buildings in Delhi are as old and charismatic as the Delhi Gymkhana Club. Situated within the leafy avenues of Lutyens’ Delhi, the club has stood for nearly a century as a beacon of a very different era of the capital. It was founded in 1913 as the Imperial Delhi Gymkhana Club and was…
Magnitude 7.5 quake struck off northeastern Japan, tsunami alert issued with warnings of waves up to 3 metres and risk of a “huge” earthquake. PM Modi hailed India’s ties with South Korea saying they’re moving “from chips to ships,” The two nations signed multiple MoUs. 21 people were killed and 29 injured as a bus…
A well-placed shrub holds the yard together through every season. Image Credits: Google Gemini For most American homeowners with a small front yard, there are two extremes they are caught between: either they let it go scraggly, or they stuff it with plants that promptly swallow the whole thing. Neither works, but there is a…
Strong indirect tax collections work well for government finances, especially at a time when the economy is facing global headwinds. (AI image) NEW DELHI: GST collections grew 8.7% to Rs 2,42,702 crore in April, an all-time high, but was driven by a 26% surge in the mop-up from imports, which were estimated at Rs 57,580…
West Bengal outcome may realign New Delhi-Kolkata-Dhaka tiesKOLKATA: On a day Trinamool was dismantled, the hammer blow for the party landed at the fag end – with Mamata Banerjee losing her bastion of Bhabanipur to BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari by 15,105 votes.For 15 years, it had been her home turf, a constituency she shaped and returned…
Lakes and rivers in Ontario stretch across enormous distances, from densely forested northern regions to quieter inland waterways that sit closer to towns and roads. Much of this terrain supports a wide range of reptiles, including several snake species that spend time near marshes, rocky shorelines, and shallow water. In some places, sightings are common…