NEW DELHI: The Bar Council of India (BCI) has demanded details on Mamata’s status as a lawyer from the West Bengal Bar Council after the former chief minister appeared at Calcutta high court in lawyer robes on Thursday.“Ms. Mamata Banerjee served as Chief Minister of West Bengal from 2011 to 2026. Having regard to the…
Sheffield Metallurgist was testing wartime alloys, not kitchenware, while he made the stunning discovery. Image credit – Wikimedia Sheffield metallurgist Harry Brearley’s work in 1913 did not concern itself with inventing new kitchens, hospitals, and factories. Rather, he was seeking solutions for the industrial problem of rifle barrels, which suffered from excessive wear due to…
America turns 250 this year. Laird & Co., the New Jersey distillery still run by the Laird family, beat that milestone by 78 years. According to a Wall Street Journal feature on the family, it has been making apple brandy in Colts Neck since 1698, and George Washington was reportedly a fan of its signature…
Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump (AP photo) “Military is obvious.”The remark from US President Donald Trump came almost casually as he stood amid the grand ceremonial spectacle arranged by his Chinese counterpart and host Xi Jinping in Beijing. Rows of Chinse soldiers stood in perfect formation. Red carpets stretched across the…
Former Panihati MLA Nirmal Ghosh Kolkata: The mother of the RG Kar Medical College rape-murder victim, now Panihati MLA, moved the Sealdah court with her husband on Wednesday, seeking the arrest of former Panihati MLA Nirmal Ghosh, Somnath Das and local Trinamool Congress functionary Sanjib Mukhopadhyay.The family alleged the three tried to destroy evidence in…
A new roadside breath test designed to detect nitrous oxide use is being trialled in southern England in what police describe as a significant step in tackling drug-driving. The device, believed to be the first of its kind in the world, is being tested by officers in Hampshire and the Thames Valley region as concerns…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned the inclusion of a cabinet minister in the selection panel for the appointment of election commissioners, observing that a minister would not be able to go against the Prime Minister in the decision-making process.Hearing the matter related to the appointment process of the Chief Election Commissioner and…
Suryakumar Yadav (AP Photo) New Delhi: Mumbai Indians stand-in captain Suryakumar Yadav is set to miss the side’s match against Punjab Kings in Dharamsala on Thursday due to personal reasons. It’s learned that the right-hander has decided against travelling and has already communicated his decision to the team management ahead of their next fixture.The five-time…
Neurodiversity has moved from academic discussions into everyday parenting conversations. It is because children don’t think, learn, or process emotions in the same way. For parents, it is crucial to understand neurodiversity because it’s not just about awareness, instead it directly shapes how children are supported, and how they navigate the world. Why is it…
James Dyson built 5,127 failed prototypes before one finally worked. Image credit – Wikimedia The story of the founder of the Dyson company, inventor of the bagless vacuum cleaner and former provost of the Royal College of Art, James Dyson’s perseverance is among one of the most discussed business success stories. In preparation for the…