NEW DELHI: IPS officer Sanjukta Parashar, called the ‘Iron Lady of Assam’, has become the first woman officer to lead CRPF’s jungle warfare commando unit, CoBRA.Parashar, a 2006-batch officer of the Assam-Meghalaya cadre, earned the moniker of Iron Lady after leading the crackdown against militant outfit National Democratic Front of Bodoland in 2013-14 as the…
A 12-year-old boy has gained millions of views on social media by copying the calls of more than 100 bird species using only his throat, tongue and hands. Samuel Henderson, a middle school student from the United States, began practicing bird calls as a hobby in his family’s garden. Videos of his bird imitations have…
‘Mandaadi’ box office collection day 6 vs ‘Sardar 2’_ Soori’s film crosses Rs 50 cr net; Karthi’s. Soori starrer ‘Mandaadi’ continued its box office run on the first Tuesday after opening in theatres on September 10. The film has now crossed Rs 50 cr in India net collections.According to Sacnilk, ‘Mandaadi’ earned Rs 4.40 Cr…
AriesIt is more of a barrier than a help when a new regulation at work makes the simplest tasks tougher to do. But the changes should not be treated lightly. Understand why the procedure was implemented in the first place and where it’s really a problem. As you become used to the new method, some…
Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi New Delhi: Assailing govt over its decision to start charging for UPI transactions, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Tuesday said, “Just like with the US trade deal, compromised PM Modi is once again surrendering to American pressure.“Rahul said, “American payment companies have long opposed India’s zero-MDR policy. Now, Modi govt has…
The removal of three old dams along Massachusetts’ Coonamessett River has turned former industrial farmland into a thriving coastal ecosystem, restoring fish passage and creating 56 acres of natural wetlands. According to feature reports from NOAA Fisheries, the town of Falmouth on Cape Cod worked with state and federal agencies to remove the historic barriers,…
Salman Khan kept up with tradition and joined his family for their Ganpati visarjan festivities.The Khan family, which is known to host grand Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations every year, kept the festivities going, this time at brother Sohail Khan’s residence. Salman was seen with his siblings, including Aripta, Alvira and their families, participating in the festivities…
General:Not every day feels bold and bright, and this one may ask for extra heart. Confidence can dip, and you may need moral support from someone who knows how to steady you without lecturing. The Moon works on your inner world, while Saturn presses on self-doubt and expenses. So if you feel slower or less…
New Delhi: BJP Tuesday accused Congress of keeping its partisan interests above national interests, slamming the opposition party for the absence of its three chief ministers at the Brics gala dinner. “Political and ideological differences are always there but there should no difference when it comes to national interest,” BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj said.Three Congress…
Winter Park nonprofit transports 12,000 animals to Florida rescues A nonprofit network of volunteer pilots based in Winter Park, Florida, has reached a major milestone after flying more than 12,000 rescued dogs and cats from overcrowded animal shelters to adoptive homes across the United States. Founded in 2010, the organization, called Animals Away, connects private…
