Dolly Parton had been suffering from cancer and was admitted to a cancer center at the time of her passing, a new statement confirms. (Instagram) One of the most iconic names in the entertainment industry, Dolly Parton, passed away at the age of 80 on Tuesday. While her nephew and head of security, Bryan Seaver,…
File photo: Delhi air pollution (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Construction activities in Delhi will be completely banned from December 10 to January 20 as part of the government’s measures to control air pollution during the winter season, chief minister Rekha Gupta said on Friday.In a post on X, Gupta urged people to report violations, saying…
An aggressive campaign to eradicate 5,036 feral pigs from Santa Cruz Island triggered the fastest successful recovery of an endangered mammal in the history of the United States Endangered Species Act. According to official press releases from the US Fish and Wildlife Service and historical records from the National Park Service, the eradication program began…
At least 105 Indian tourists are among 384 travellers reported missing after flash floods swept through Nepal’s Rasuwa district, which borders Tibet Waves of distressing visuals and reports from flood-hit Nepal have spooked travellers, upended puja and winter holiday plans, sparked cancellations and left tour operators counting losses. Nepal is popular among Indian travellers for…
As part of general party propaganda, the Congress spent Rs 92.5 crore on media advertisements (representative image) NEW DELHI: The Congress spent a total Rs 248.6 crore on its campaign for the recent assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry, even as its total receipts between the date of announcement and…
At times, things go wrong even when you try with all your might to ensure they are right. It was in the 1970s, that Times Beach, a small town in Missouri, attempted to solve a common problem for dirt roads by spreading residual oil to reduce dust. Years later, it was discovered that some of…
‘Hanuman Ansh’ box office collection Day 25: The Rs 2 crore Neem Karoli Baba biopic inches towards Rs 50 crore mark amid ‘Toxic’ fever ‘Hanuman Ansh’ opened to a very poor response in theatres. However, the movie gained momentum after completing two weeks at the cinemas. Now, the Neem Karoli Baba biopic has turned out…
Kangana said women, particularly those in positions of power and authority, are often targeted. NEW DELHI: Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut said “character assassination of women” must stop, calling on society to examine its attitude towards women. She said women, particularly those in positions of power and authority, are often targeted through attacks on their character in…
Today’s celestial alignments encourage revisiting unfinished personal thoughts and creative projects. Venus entering Chitra Nakshatra signifies a focus on sophisticated design and deliberate enhancement. Tripushkar Yoga emphasizes the power of repetition, making it ideal for consistent practice. Virgo natives can improve structures and presentations, while a systematic approach aids skill development. Revising concepts before discarding…
Supreme Court Justice JB Pardiwala questioned why the FSSAI was taking a two-phased approach. NEW DELHI: The Centre on Thursday told the Supreme Court that it was willing to consider stronger warning labels on packaged food, opening the door to tighter front-of-pack labelling rules that could have a significant impact on the country’s packaged food…
