Nitya Pandey (Special Arrangements) Nitya Pandey’s parents are both differently abled.Her father, Birendra Kumar, a retired govt school teacher, suffered a head injury in his youth after a fall and underwent surgery, which left his right arm and leg impaired. Her mother, meanwhile, has had a physical disability affecting one of her legs since birth….
Mangaluru: Speaker UT Khader Saturday said chief minister Siddaramaiah will inaugurate the new main entrance of Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on March 25.Speaking to reporters, Khader said the entrance features intricate Karnataka-style work and was developed through Karnataka Forest Development Corporation and public works department (PDW). He said solar panels installed to partially supply energy…
Abhishek Bachchan may be known for taking risks on screen, but when it comes to feedback on his performances, there’s one opinion he consciously avoids—that of his daughter Aaradhya Bachchan.Often compared to his father, megastar Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek has carved his own space with a string of notable performances. But in a recent interaction, he…
Chennai Super Kings’ captain Ruturaj Gaikwad (PTI Photo) Ruturaj Gaikwad reflected on a complete team performance after guiding Chennai Super Kings to a commanding eight-wicket win over Mumbai Indians, a result that keeps their playoff hopes alive. Named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 67, Gaikwad highlighted how CSK managed to wrest back control…
TOI Correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday escalated his rhetoric against Iran to a new pitch, appearing to endorse the idea of eliminating Iranian leaders who oppose a deal, two weeks after he threatened to annihilate a civilisation — even as he doubled down on claims of US military dominance over the…
1st Major Rain-Related Tragedy In 20 Years In B’luru BENGALURU: Seven people, including a girl who had gone shopping for her seventh birthday on May 3, were killed and nine injured after a wall of Bowring Hospital in Shivajinagar collapsed on them during thunderstorms here on Wednesday evening. This is the first major rain-related tragedy…
Mangaluru: As debates on women’s reservation, workplace rights and menstrual leave gather momentum nationally and in Karnataka, Sumangala’s daily struggle reflects the distance between policy and pavement reality. For Sumangala, 44, an auto driver, empowerment is just a slogan as she faces harsh conditions during a 12-hour shift on the road.A single mother of four…
TOI correspondent from Washington: Amid expected taunts of TACO – Trump Always Chickens Out – US President Donald Trump on Tuesday extended the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely, hours after threatening fresh bombardment and predicting an imminent deal with Teheran. The decision, presented by the White House as a strategic pause to facilitate diplomacy, has instead…
India-US trade deal: India and the United States have agreed to continue their engagement on a proposed trade agreement, with the government confirming on Friday that the latest round of discussions between officials from both countries wrapped up on April 23 after three days of talks.On February 7, the two countries had issued a joint…
Mangaluru: Ramakrishna Mission Swacch Mangaluru Abhiyan, in association with MRPL and the support of Swacch Mangaluru Prathishtana, launched ‘Visarjane’, a campaign for the collection and safe disposal of religious waste, at Ramakrishna Math here on Monday. The campaign will be held till March 26.Swami Jitakamananda, president, Ramakrishna Math, Mangaluru, said the initiative aims to provide…
