More than Rs 72,000 crore in unclaimed bank deposits, including amounts lying with foreign lenders, have been transferred to a fund maintained by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the government told Parliament on Tuesday. The money is held in the Depositor Education and Awareness (DEA) Fund and reflects balances that have remained untouched for…
National educators debate Butler’s approach to teaching children with hearing loss Butler University is set to launch a new online master’s program in Deaf education this fall, aimed at training teachers to help deaf children develop speaking and listening skills. The program, funded by a $1.25-million federal grant, is designed for students working with children…
In many cultures, houseplants are treated as more than decorative items. These are believed to attract luck, and prosperity. Among these, succulents hold a special place in both Vastu and Feng Shui. Succulents are known for their resilience and longevity and their presence adds to the overall wellbeing and reduces stress along with purifying air….
Netherlands’ Bas de Leede celebrates his half century (right), and Tim de Leede’s portrait (left), at Arun Jaitley Stadium, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo) There’s a portrait of Tim de Leede, Bas de Leede‘s father, hanging just outside of press box at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Like Bas de Leede, Tim de Leede…
NEW DELHI: A gym in Uttarakhand’s Kotdwara that once drew more than 150 members has seen its clientele shrink to barely a dozen after its owner became embroiled in a controversy after he confronted Bajrag Dal members last month.Deepak Kumar, 42, who runs the ‘Hulk’ gym said his business has suffered since he confronted Bajrang…
NEW DELHI: A 32-year-old man died after falling into an open drain in Delhi. The man fell in the manhole near the Mahashakti Kali Temple in Rohini’s Sector 32 on Tuesday evening, ANI reported.The incident occurred in the Begampur area, where local residents alerted emergency services after the man slipped into the uncovered drain. A…
File photo: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman NEW DELHI: Tobacco Board, under the administrative control of the Department of Commerce, has written a letter to finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighting the adverse impact of the unprecedented increase in excise duties on cigarettes on the industry, as well as on millions of farmers and workers.The excise…
Stanford University has decided not to raise undergraduate tuition for the 2026-27 academic year, marking a pause after more than a decade of regular increases. The decision keeps the current tuition rate of $67,731 unchanged for the coming year.The move was approved by the University’s Board of Trustees at its winter meeting, according to information…
Snakes hiding spots in homes Snakes are among the most misunderstood animals in human surroundings. For many people, the fear begins not with an actual encounter, but with the uncertainty of where a snake could be hiding and why it might appear near a home at all. In reality, snakes do not seek out humans….
Wanindu Hasaranga and Michael Bracewell (Agency Image) Sri Lanka and New Zealand have both been hit by injury setbacks in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, losing key all-rounders Wanindu Hasaranga and Michael Bracewell for the rest of the tournament. Both teams have acted quickly to name replacements, with Deshan Hemantha joining Sri Lanka and…