In a significant ruling, a consumer commission has directed a housing society to refund the entire amount paid by two flat buyers who booked apartments around 16 years ago but never received possession. In addition to ordering a full refund of nearly ₹40 lakh, the commission also ordered the developers to pay compensation of ₹2.5…
Choosing a white puppy is always a joyful experience. One of the first steps that will make your dog feel at home is coming up with a perfect nickname. If you’ve got a fluffy Samoyed, playful Maltese, elegant White German Shepherd, or lovely mixed breed, a special nickname might be based on any of your…
A year after Saiyaara, starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, was released on July 18, music composer Tanishk Bagchi stirred controversy by claiming that he is yet to receive ₹8 lakh in royalties for the film’s title track. In an Instagram post, he also alleged that the fee he received for composing the song was…
An old Chinese proverb perfectly captures what it actually takes to survive the twists and turns of a long-term relationship:”Fū qī tóng xīn, qí lì duàn jīn.”Translation: “When husband and wife are of one mind, their combined strength can cut through metal.”It’s a gritty, intensely practical piece of wisdom. Notice it doesn’t mention fairy-tale romance,…
NEW DELHI: The India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) and the social security deal are set to be operationalised from July 15 after talks between PM Narendra Modi and his counterpart Keir Starmer in Evian on Wednesday.“We have got an even solution that balances the interests of our stakeholders on the issue of steel,” a senior…
Kurt Vonnegut was one of the most influential American writers of the twentieth century. Known for his unique blend of satire, humour, science fiction and social commentary, Vonnegut authored several acclaimed novels, including Slaughterhouse-Five, Cat’s Cradle and Breakfast of Champions. His writing often explored the complexities of human nature, the absurdities of modern society and…
Reusable water bottles often develop a strange smell due to chemical reactions from the lid. This is not about hygiene but material breakdown These are carried to the gymnasium, kept on our office desks, inserted into our backpacks during hikes, yet they continue to have that same old musty and plasticky smell. Although we may…
Neeraj Chopra (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: India’s javelin star Neeraj Chopra will compete at the Asian Games in Japan later this year as he looks to defend his gold medal, Athletics Federation of India (AFI) selection committee chairman Adille Sumariwalla confirmed on Saturday.The two-time Olympic medallist has already confirmed his participation in the Commonwealth…
A 31-year-old woman from Noida was found hanging at her husband’s house in Bhopal, news agency PTI reported. Twisha Sharma, the daughter-in-law of a retired judge was found hanging at city’s Katara Hills area on Tuesday night. BHOPAL: A 31-year-old woman from Noida was found hanging at her husband’s house in Bhopal, news agency PTI…
Buddha’s Piprahwa relics (X/@narendramodi) NEW DELHI: For the first time, sacred relics of Lord Buddha — preserved at the National Museum in Delhi — will be brought out for a public exposition in the country from May 1-15. The government sees this ‘Sacred Exposition of the Holy Relics of Tathagata’, to be held in Ladakh,…