KOLKATA: West Bengal’s second supplementary voters’ list was published around 11pm Friday, albeit with little clarity on how many among the 12 lakh names on it had cleared judicial scrutiny.As was the case when Election Commission released the first supplementary rolls close to midnight last Monday, there were more questions than CEO Manoj Agarwal had…
Indians are increasingly moving away from traditionally mainstream and for many the “only choice of engineering & medicine” “My son will become an engineer.”“My daughter will be a doctor.”For decades, statements like these defined middle-class ambition in India.From coaching centres to family gatherings, engineering and medicine became shorthand for success; careers that promised stable incomes,…
NEW DELHI: In an unusual development, TMC MPs had sought an appointment with President Droupadi Murmu to apprise her about the welfare initiatives taken by the Bengal govt. However, Rashtrapati Bhavan turned down their request citing “paucity of time”, as per sources.This comes after a political row errupted over allegations of protocol lapses during Murmu’s…
Bangladesh Police on Sunday claimed that two primary suspects in the murder of student leader Osman Hadi fled Bangladesh and entered India through Meghalaya border, news outlet the Daily Star reported.In a media briefing in Dhakha, Additional Commissioner Dhaka Metropolitan Police said that the Faisal Karim Masud and Alamgir Sheikh entered India through Haluaghat border…
Photo: Kids.guinnessworldrecords.com Have you ever wondered how tall pet dogs can become? Well, the gentle giant named Minnie, a Great Dane, has just been crowned the tallest living female dog in the world! Contrary to her name, Minnie stands 3 feet 2 inches (that is, 97.5 cm) from paw to shoulder. Here’s her story and…
Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson (Agency Image) Former New Zealand wicketkeeper Ian Smith has questioned India’s decision to leave Rishabh Pant out of their T20 World Cup squad, saying a player of his ability should “walk into any T20 side”. Pant, who is currently recovering from a side strain, has not featured in India’s T20…
RBSE class 10 exam schedule 2026 The Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan (RBSE), Ajmer, has released the Class 10 board examination timetable for the 2025–26 academic session. The schedule is available on the official website, rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in. As per the official notification, the Rajasthan Board Class 10 examinations will begin on February 12, 2026, and conclude…
Rohit Sharma and Abhishek Nayar (Video grabs) NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma may be enduring a stop-start IPL 2026 campaign, but the former Mumbai Indians skipper ensured there was no shortage of laughter at Eden Gardens on match eve.Ahead of Mumbai Indians’ league game against Kolkata Knight Riders, MI shared a fun training-ground video featuring Rohit…
Magnesium has many benefits, but the intake of this supplement is not without risks, especially when taken in excess or by individuals with certain health conditions. Gastrointestinal upset-diarrhea, nausea, abdominal cramping-is the most common side effect, mainly with forms that are poorly absorbed, such as oxide and sulfate. Higher dosages of magnesium include severe hypotension,…
Bangladesh cricket team (ANI) The International Cricket Council held its ground over Bangladesh’s refusal to travel to India for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after exhausting all possible avenues for dialogue, with the governing body determined to protect the integrity of the tournament and its fixtures. According to Cricbuzz, the ICC had given…