Several Nepali and foreign nationals have been reported missing following the devastating floods in Nepal’s Rasuwa district. KOLKATA: A visa denial for a Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage helped a woman from West Bengal avoid the flash floods in Nepal that has claimed more than 350 lives so far.Had her Chinese visa been granted, Tapati Singha would … Read more
Hyderabad: Contract research, development and manufacturing organisation Aragen Life Sciences, formerly known as GVK Biosciences, has filed a draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the capital markets regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), for its initial public offering (IPO).The proposed IPO comprises a fresh issue of around ₹800 crore and an offer for … Read more
Patna: In a significant step for female education and leadership, CM Samrat Choudhary on Thursday announced the establishment of a dedicated Women’s University in Bihar.Making the announcement on X, the CM specified the upcoming institution would be entirely managed by women, spanning all administrative and academic roles, from professors to the vice-chancellor.“A ‘Women’s University’ will … Read more
Ranchi: Just two days before devastating flash floods ravaged parts of Nepal, Ramprasad Ghosh sat on a video call with his family in Ranchi, discussing something far removed from tragedy and disaster: plans for Durga Puja and other mundane talks.Today, the 41-year-old Ranchi resident is missing, and his family is clinging to hope as rescue … Read more
The raw power of Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene’ has stood the test of time Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, JoleneOh, I’m begging of you please don’t take my manJolene, Jolene, Jolene, JolenePlease don’t take him even though you can– Dolly Parton, singer, songwriter, philanthropist, legendDid Jolene listen? Did he leave Parton’s man alone? Or, did Parton lose her … Read more
Prashant Ingole is back with a bang, teaming up with Descemer Bueno for an exciting Indo-Spanish collaboration. Known for co-writing Enrique Iglesias’ iconic song Bailando, Bueno lends his Spanish flair to Ingole’s Hindi lyrics. After taking a step back, Ingole returns to the spotlight, driven by a fresh vision and creative energy. Lyricist-composer Prashant Ingole, … Read more
Speed breakers being installed Jamshedpur: The West Singhbhum district administration has launched a road-safety campaign to curb speeding and reduce accidents on stretches.The campaign, being implemented by the road construction division in Chaibasa, is focusing on accident-prone stretches where engineering interventions are being used alongside awareness drives. Speed breakers, warning and directional signboards, road markings, … Read more
The first song from actors Kunal Kemmu and Preity Zinta’s upcoming film ‘VIBE’ is finally out.The makers, on Thursday, released the film’s first song, titled ‘Raaton Mein Aana’, composed and sung by Amit Trivedi, with lyrics by Kumaar.The song brings a playful side to the film and comes with a catchy tune and teasing lyrics. … Read more
Ciena survey: 67% of Indian telecom operators say AI network services will drive new revenue, but 88% want optical upgrades now. Two-thirds of India’s service providers now expect artificial intelligence to pay the bills for the rest of the decade. A new Ciena survey found that 67% of Indian respondents strongly agree AI-driven network services … Read more
Trump’s tariff strategy has kept uncertainty high for governments and businesses From India and Canada to Iran and Venezuela, the countries may be thousands of miles apart and have little in common economically. Yet they have found themselves facing the same problem: an unpredictable US trade policy under President Donald Trump, in which tariffs and … Read more