Mangaluru: A few of the permanent teachers in Dakshina Kannada are pooling portions of their salaries to support honorary teachers, as aided schools struggle with long-pending vacancies and dwindling financial support. With govt appointments stalled and grants delayed for years, staff and management are increasingly forced to improvise just to keep classrooms running. Across the…
Beyond its tech corridors and fast-paced life, there exists a Bengaluru steeped in spiritual history. Among the many influences that have shaped the city’s cultural fabric, Sufism holds a gentle yet enduring presence, long predating Bengaluru’s modern identity. The Hazrat Tawakkal Mastan Dargah in Cottonpet/Upparpet remains one of the oldest and most significant shrine in…
Delhi Capitals’ captain Axar Patel shares a light moment with Chennai Super Kings’ Kartik Sharma and Sanju Samson (AP Photo/Manish Swarup) NEW DELHI: There are very few sports teams that look as out of place in home conditions as Delhi Capitals do at the Ferozeshah Kotla. For the second match in a row here, the…
A techie-doctor couple considers moving to Dubai from the US because of the long wait for Green Card. As the H-1B visa stamping delays are continuing in India, accounts of how Indians are either stuck in India or can’t travel to India, even during family emergencies, are plenty on social media platforms. After an Indian…
A moment during the IPL 2026 match between Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings led to confusion over Nitish Rana’s dismissal, with some on social media suggesting it could be a “hit-wicket.”The incident took place on the third ball of the 10th over bowled by Noor Ahmad. Rana played a shot towards backward square leg,…
The 2026 assembly elections have redrawn West Bengal’s political fate in saffron. BJP didn’t just win, they swept the state clean. But beyond the blockbuster headline numbers, real political plot twist lies in where some of its most stunning breakthroughs came from: Muslim-majority and Muslim-influenced constituencies that for decades had acted as Mamata Banerjee’s support…
Heath Ledger was born on April 4, 1979, in Perth, Australia, and passed away on January 22, 2008, at just 28 years old. In a career spanning films, he went from a teen heartthrob to one of the most celebrated actors of his generation. His range, intensity, and dedication to every role he played made…
Mumbai Indians fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has taken only three wickets in IPL 2026 despite playing all 10 matches so far. His form has been a concern for the team, which is placed ninth on the points table with three wins and seven losses.Bumrah has gone at an economy rate of 8.89 and has an…
The government has increased the fair and remunerative price (FRP) of sugarcane by Rs 10 to Rs 365 per quintal for the 2026-27 season beginning October, PTI reported.The decision was approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.“The FRP will be Rs 365/quintal for a basic recovery rate…
Range anxiety is still one of the biggest concerns for electric scooter owners in India. On paper, most modern e-scooters quote impressive range figures. But real-world city riding is very different. Stop-go traffic, flyovers, potholes, extra load and hot weather can all bring the number down.The good news is that a few simple habits can…
