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Sunil Baghel TIMESOFINDIA.COMUpdated: Aug 24, 2026, 21:34 IST IST The Supreme Court has dismissed a public interest litigation challenging hanging as the sole method of executing death sentences in civilian cases. It held that hanging remains constitutionally valid and does not violate the right to life and dignity under Article 21.A two-judge bench of Justices…
India vs Argentina (Photo by HI) India’s men’s hockey team bow out of the 2026 World Cup semi-final race after a 3-5 defeat to Argentina on Monday.Despite Argentina’s win over England keeping India’s qualification hopes technically alive, India needed a victory by at least three goals to make the last four.Instead, two early strikes leave…
Dr. Savannah Ulalian Bishop photographs an archaeological amphora (Picture: KOC University) Imagine an ancient amphora recovered from the seabed after centuries underwater. It may be cracked, covered with deposits or missing large sections. Restoring such an object is difficult without causing further damage.To overcome this problem, researchers at Koc University in Turkiye have developed a…
New Delhi, Aug 24 (ANI): Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi chairs a meeting with senior officials of the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, to discuss issues pertaining to CBSE, in New Delhi on Monday. (Pralhad Joshi X/ANI Photo) Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi held a meeting with senior officials of the…
Bollywood actress and politician Kangana Ranaut has lashed out at several celebrities who have commented on her, including Taapsee Pannu, Rakhi Sawant, Ashutosh Rana, Sonu Sood and Baba Ramdev. Taking a dig at them, Kangana said, “Ye logon ke liye mera sirf ek message hai ki agar aap log meri 1% bhi life mein success…
The school was founded in 2016 by Parmita Sarma and Mazin Mukhtar. (Photo Credit: AFP) Every morning, children at a school in Assam arrive carrying something unusual in their school bags. Not many would believe plastic waste could be an item used for a barter. But at Akshar School in Pamohi village, students collect plastic…
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s wife Dr. Priscilla Chan, co-founded The Primary School in East Palo Alto, California in 2016. The school was designed to serve the low-income families. The tuition-free private school aimed to support the “whole child” through wraparound services such as dental checkups, wellness coaching, and early-intervention screenings. For more than ten years…
The celestial dynamics today promote a methodical perspective on your finances. With Venus transitioning to Chitra Nakshatra, you may notice an improvement in how you value yourself and present your resources. It’s a perfect time to review your monthly income and identify those pesky little expenses that have been quietly draining your budget. Don’t forget…
“Well done is better than well said” is one of Benjamin Franklin’s most enduring observations about the difference between talking about something and actually doing it. Published in Poor Richard’s Almanack in 1737, the short saying captures a simple principle: words can express intentions, promises and ambitions, but actions provide the evidence. Nearly three centuries…
Infosys employees are now awaiting details on the annual salary revisions. Infosys, India’s second largest IT services major, has reportedly awarded its eligible employees an average performance bonus of 70% for the April-June quarter. While the average payout is similar to the last quarter, it is around 10 percentage points lower than what was awarded…
