KOLKATA: Not a single applicant approaching the appellate tribunal against SIR deletion nor their lawyers seem to have any clarity about the process to follow if they want to get back on the voter roll.Haridevpur resident Aloke Basu had gone to Joka’s Dr Syama Prasad Mookherjee National Institute of Water and Sanitation for two consecutive…
Supreme Court (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday took note of concerns over the workload of Booth Level Officers (BLOs) engaged in the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. Amid reports alleging excessive pressure and even suicides, the top court directed state governments to deploy additional staff to reduce the working…
Many commercial mouthwashes contain ethanol (alcohol), sometimes as much as 20–27%. On Dr. Karen’s list, alcohol mouth washes are at fifth position. A 2024 study found that daily use of an alcohol‑based mouthwash for three months significantly altered the oral microbiome: it increased levels of certain opportunistic bacteria which, according to authors, are “previously reported…
The United States will not extend to India the kind of sweeping economic concessions it once granted China, said Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau on Thursday, claiming that those incentives allowed China to emerge as a rival.Speaking at the Raisina Dialogue, India’s flagship conference on geopolitics and geoeconomics, Landau made it clear that while…
Rajasthan Royals continued their dominant run in the Indian Premier League 2026, defeating Mumbai Indians by 27 runs in a rain-curtailed 11-over-a-side clash at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday.Leading the charge was Yashasvi Jaiswal, who smashed a scintillating unbeaten 77 off 32 balls, laced with 10 fours and four sixes. He shared…
NEW DELHI: India on Monday suffered its first casualty in the ongoing conflict in West Asia as oil tanker MKD Vyom, which was hit with a projectile on Sunday in the Gulf of Oman, led to the death of an Indian national on board the ship.“The embassy of India expresses its deepest condolences on the…
Massive scare for Gujarat Titans as team bus suffers short circuit after the match. (Special Arrangement) TimesofIndia.com in Ahmedabad: What began as a disappointing night on the field nearly turned into a far more alarming ordeal for the Gujarat Titans (GT).The night went from bad to worse for the Shubman Gill-led GT when their team…
Vitamin B12 is essential for nerve function, red blood cell formation, and DNA synthesis, but its importance for skin health is often overlooked. When vitamin B12 levels drop too low, the skin is usually one of the first areas to show noticeable changes. These signs can include pigmentation issues, dryness, inflammation, or paleness, all of…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd recommends the top stock picks for the week starting February 9, 2026. These are: SAIL, and Ventive Hospitality. Here’s a detailed analysis: Stock name CMP (Rs) TP (Rs) UPSIDE (%) SAIL 159 175 10% Ventive Hospitality 772 1000 30% SAILSAIL delivered…
Columbia University will continue its involvement in the State Department’s Diplomacy Lab program, avoiding federal suspension despite scrutiny over DEI hiring. An internal memo revealed universities were evaluated on merit-based hiring, with Columbia, Penn, and MIT recommended to remain. This follows Columbia’s settlement and policy adjustments to align with federal guidelines post-Supreme Court ruling. Columbia…