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Denmark is testing a different kind of streetlight, one that changes colour rather than brightness. In a suburb near Copenhagen, familiar white lamps are being replaced with red lighting along selected roads. The shift is small in scale but deliberate in intent. Officials say it is designed to reduce harm to wildlife while keeping streets…
BENGALURU: A 29-year-old domestic help poured kerosene on herself and her four-year-old daughter after a fight with her husband over the phone at their home in Krishnappanagar, Sanjaynagar, Thursday. Seetalakshmi G died the same night and her daughter Srushti G succumbed to burns Friday morning.According to police, neighbours heard Srushti shouting for help from a…
Saturn, or Shani, is called the planet of karma. Often, Saturn teaches us lessons and tells us to learn from our errors. Growth, evolution, and improvement are always at the core of Saturn’s instruction as we continue to advance along the path of life. Saturn is currently in the zodiac sign of Pisces, and from…
Illustration by Chad Crowe (USA) 8am Election mornings in Mumbai have a familiar rhythm: mild domestic combat and misplaced civic pride. After a brief argument with my daughter on why her school is open while other schools are shut because of the BMC elections, I tell her, ‘The only candidate you are likely to support is…
NAHARIYA (ISRAEL): Israel’s goverment is objecting to the White House announcement of leaders who will play a role in overseeing next steps in Gaza.The rare criticism from Israel of its close ally in Washington says the Gaza executive committee “was not coordinated with Israel and is contrary to its policy,” without details. Saturday’s statement also…
JALPAIGURI/KOLKATA: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee Saturday made a fervent appeal to Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant to safeguard democracy and ensure that investigative agencies do not defame citizens.“Our safety, security, history, geography, and boundaries must all be protected. The media should not conduct trials before cases are finalised… We are under…
Cricket accessories (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: A remarkable piece of cricketing history unfolded in the ongoing Presidents Trophy as Pakistan TV (PTV) shattered a 232-year-old record by registering the lowest successful run defence ever seen in first-class cricket. In an extraordinary finish, PTV defended a target of just 40 runs against Sui Northern Gas, winning…
‘Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate’ has been winning hearts and the box office game with its stellar performance. The film, starring Karan Joshi, Shruhad Goswami, and Reeva Rachh in key roles, enjoyed a record-breaking run at the Gujarati box office, becoming the first Gujarati film to cross Rs 100 crore mark.Starring Karan Joshi, Shruhad Goswami,…
‘Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate’s run at the box office, was anything but ordinary. The film did not have a big producer, budget or even a big star backing it. Still, it defied all odds to claim the top spot. In an interview with SCREEN, director Ankit Sakhiya opened up about the film said, “When…
AI-generated representational image. BENGALURU: A 16-year-old girl, who dressed like a boy to steal from homes, was detained with a minor boy, and their female relative was arrested on charges of breaking into a locked house and fleeing with gold, silver and cash.During the investigation, the minor girl told police that she had deliberately dressed…
