Delhi’s air quality recorded a significant deterioration during Diwali, reaching an average AQI of 376 (Photo credit: Rajesh Mehta/TOI) NEW DELHI: Delhi recorded its most polluted Diwali in five years, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) at 376.The situation remained largely unchanged on Monday morning, with the AQI settling at 371 at 10 am…
With police probing the allegations and the role of lenders and recovery agents, the cases have brought the human cost of debt distress into sharp focus (AI image used for representational purpose) A new home, a struggling business, a medical emergency — loans often promise a fresh start when money falls short.But what begins as…
There’s something calming about watching water move and tiny plants sway. The good news is you don’t need a big tank or a big budget to bring that feeling home. With a few everyday containers and some simple supplies, you can set up a small aquatic corner that looks lovely and takes very little effort…
“Your faces said it all: you didn’t buy the PM’s lies. He called us Naxals,” Rahul Gandhi wrote NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his ‘Dimagi Naxal’ remarks, and renewed his challenge to the Prime Minister for an open debate.“Your faces said it all: you…
Chirag Munjani (@chirag.munjani) For many, a holiday means checking into a premium hotel, enjoying the views and visiting famous landmarks. Returning home with memories and photographs is the best part of it. But what if a journey could offer something more meaningful, something more to remember by? That’s exactly what Chirag Munjani, an engineer from…
“Those making a big deal out of Kharge ji’s statement are semantically ignorant,” Congress leader Pawan Khera said. NEW DELHI: The Congress and the BJP traded barbs over AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge‘s description of Diwali as “khushiyon ka Eid”, with the opposition party accusing the ruling party of deliberately misinterpreting his festive greeting.The row began…
Dilip Roy (L: Photo credit: X), accused of raping and murdering his 12-year-old niece, was killed in an encounter with police (R: File photo used for representation) KOLKATA: A man accused of raping and murdering his 12-year-old niece in West Bengal’s Uttar Dinajpur district was killed in an exchange of fire with police early on…
Photo credit: The Better India In 2016, Ketan Sodha bought 5,000 strawberry plants from a local farmer and decided to try cultivation in Mahabaleshwar. He had no farming background, and his first attempt ended in failure. But instead of abandoning the idea, the Mumbai businessman increased his plantation to 10,000 plants the following year and…
Mushfiqur Rahim (PTI Photo) Bangladesh veteran Mushfiqur Rahim added another landmark to his illustrious career, becoming the first batter from the country to score 7,000 runs in Test cricket. The 39-year-old achieved the milestone in the ongoing second Test against West Indies in Sylhet, further cementing his place among Bangladesh’s greatest players in the longest…
(L-R) Madhusudhan Reddy, Anitha, Upendra. BENGALURU: Electronics City police have arrested two persons, including a man’s wife and her lover, for allegedly conspiring to murder him and staging his death as a heart attack.The arrested persons have been identified as Anitha, 36, and her lover, Madhusudhan Reddy, 46. The deceased was identified as Upendra, 41.According…
