Malda’s famed Himsagar mangoes expected a sweet export season, but received a sour twist. Dark spots due to a weather-induced disease have cast uncertainty over the export of West Bengal’s renowned Himsagar mangoes. Exporters have said that a major portion of the fruit may no longer meet overseas quality standards.The issue has been attributed to…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah, on Tuesday to discuss the evolving security situation in West Asia, as regional tensions continue to escalate.During the call, PM Modi expressed concern over the developments and reiterated India’s position in favour of de-escalation and diplomacy.According to a Ministry…
Image credits: Wikimedia Commons A campaign to protect one of the world’s most important rainforests took an unexpected turn when conservationist Paul Rosolie revealed that his organisation, Junglekeepers, had difficulty using the word “Amazon” in Google Ads while promoting its work. Frustrated by what he described as an automated trademark-related obstacle, Rosolie turned to Amazon…
Suvendu Adhikari and Mamata Banerjee (File photo) NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari Monday said his government has approved the formation of two panels under retired high court judges to probe institutional corruption and torture of women during Mamata Banerjee’s tenure.Corruption and women’s safety were among the major poll planks of the ruling…
Walk into an elementary school in Japan and you might notice something unusual. There are no cleaners rushing through classrooms after the bell rings. Instead, students pick up brooms, wipe desks, clean hallways and even help serve lunch. These routines are not designed to save money. They are intended to teach children that every member…
Scientists Thought Ravens Followed Wolves for Food. They Were Wrong. Ravens Predict Them For decades, biologists believed ravens found their next meal by shadowing wolves across the landscape until the predators made a kill. A new study in and around Yellowstone National Park suggests the birds are using a far more sophisticated strategy.Instead of constantly…
The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Tamil Nadu has released the Tamil Nadu Lateral Entry Admissions (TNLEA) 2026 rank list. Candidates who registered for the counselling process can now check and download the rank list by visiting the official website, tnlea.com.To access the TNLEA 2026 rank list, candidates will have to log in using their…
Rohit Sharma plays a shot during 2nd ODI against England. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: India bowling coach Morne Morkel has thrown his weight behind Rohit Sharma amid growing scrutiny over the veteran opener’s form, insisting there are “no worries” and expressing confidence that the former skipper will soon rediscover his rhythm in English conditions.Speaking ahead…
Indian-origin woman Meenu Batra who worked as an interpreter in Texas courts was detained by the ICE. 53-year-old Meenu Batra, an Indian-origin woman who had been living in the US for the last 35 years was detained by ICE agents in Texas who asked him whether she knew that she had a deportation order and…
Jamie Varley jailed for life for murdering 13-month-old boy. A school teacher has been jailed for life without parole for sexually abusing and murdering a 13-month-old boy he adopted with his partner, bringing an end to a case detectives described as one of the most disturbing they had encountered.Jamie Varley, 37, received a whole-life order…