On a quiet patch of countryside in Derbyshire, England, rows of carefully shaped trees are growing in unusual directions. Some curve into loops, others bend like armrests, and a few already resemble the outline of chairs. But this is not an art installation or a sculpture garden. It is a long-running experiment in growing furniture…
SC refuses the plea of dog lovers for stay on its order. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to stay its order directing the removal of stray dogs from public institutions such as hospitals, schools and colleges, rejecting pleas filed by animal lovers and welfare groups.The apex court said that state and union…
Telugu actor and comedian Satya starrer ‘Jetlee’ directed by Kaala Bhairava and also featuring Vennela Kishore and Rhea Singha in the lead role, after completing its theatrical run, is now gearing up for its OTT release. The film, which was released on the big screen on May 1, will soon go digital next week. ‘Jetlee’…
The government on Tuesday dismissed rumours suggesting that it is planning to monetise gold held by temples and religious institutions across the country. The clarification came after several social media posts and media reports claimed that the Centre was preparing to issue gold bonds to temples in exchange for their gold reserves. Responding to the…
BENGALURU: In less than a week, the Centre on Tuesday increased petrol and diesel prices for the second consecutive time, raising retail fuel rates by around 90 paise per litre amid surging global crude oil prices triggered by the escalating conflict in West Asia.The latest revision comes days after fuel prices were increased by Rs…
For decades, archaeologists searching Egypt’s deserts mainly uncovered tombs, temples, and royal burial chambers. The stories of kings and queens survived in stone, while the lives of ordinary people slowly disappeared beneath the sand. That is partly why the discovery of the Lost Golden City of Luxor created such excitement among historians and archaeologists around…
Several historic streets and roads in Lahore are set to regain their pre-Partition names after Pakistan’s Punjab government approved a plan to revive the city’s pre-Partition heritage.Many of the historic names — often associated with Hindu and Jain communities — had been changed over the years to names linked to Islamic, Pakistani, or local historical…
NEW DELHI: The proposed nationwide bandh called by the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD) on May 20 over e-pharmacy regulations appeared to lose momentum on Monday after several state-level retail pharmacy associations decided to stay away following assurances from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) that their concerns are under active…
‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ is continuing its successful run beyond cinemas, with the film now winning over international audiences following its OTT debut. The action-packed sequel that debuted for streaming in international locations on Netflix, has already climed its way up to the Top 10 global charts, and going by the reviews pouring in, it has…
Former England skipper MJK Smith dies at 92. (ANI Photo) Former England Test captain Mike Smith has died at the age of 92, his former county side Warwickshire announced on Monday.The bespectacled batter, known by his initials MJK, played 50 Tests for England, captaining on 25 occasions, and was also a rugby union international, earning…
