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The two disagree on how to say ‘Yes’ when they mean ‘No’, and vice versa Back in Goa once again for a visit, I’m struck as I’ve often been, by the several differences of topography and temperament that make peninsular India distinct from north India. Compared with the rugged and broad-chested landscape of the North,…
A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent warned a legal observer on Tuesday in Minnesota, saying that if “you raise your voice, I will erase your voice.”“Are you serious? You said if I raise my voice, you will erase my voice?” the observer asked incredulously.“Yes, exactly,” the agent responded.Within the last three weeks, agents…
New Delhi: Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) Tuesday launched the new ‘NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme’ to assist subscribers in covering both the outpatient and in-patient medical expenses through their pension savings. The scheme will be contributory in nature under the Multiple Scheme Framework (MSF) and will be offered to Indian citizens on a…
New Delhi: Can Brahmins, considered socially and educationally most forward but with minimal presence among elected representatives in the grassroots level of democracy, be considered politically backward classes (PBCs) entitled to reservation of constituencies in panchayats?The petition by NGO ‘Youth for Equality Foundation’, through senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan, told a bench of CJI Surya Kant…
The war drama ‘Border 2’, starring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty in lead roles, has seen a considerable slowdown at the box office on its first Tuesday. The film that made the most of the extended Republic Day weekend witnessed a huge drop in collections on Day 5, which also happened to…
‘The Blind Side’s Jae Head just shared some worrying news: his former costar Quinton Aaron is in “pretty bad shape” and fighting for his life in the ICU. Quinton, who played Michael Oher in the 2009 Oscar-nominated movie, landed in the hospital after a sudden medical emergency at home. Take a look at what happened…
New Delhi: The preparation for 2026-27 Budget entered the final phase with the traditional “halwa” ceremony at North Block, home to the finance ministry. The documents are being printed at the Budget Press at North Block. The finance ministry has moved to its new office block in Kartavya Bhawan.The “halwa” ceremony marks the final stage…
Railway RRB Group D CEN 08/2024 exam city slip released for February CBT exams The Railway Recruitment Boards have released the exam city and date slip for RRB Group D recruitment under CEN 08/2024 on its official website. The candidates, who are set to take the upcoming Computer Based Test for Level 1 posts, can…
Rachel McAdams stranded on an island with Dylan O’Brien could serve as the plot for another epic romance, but in the hands of director Sam Raimi, it becomes something far more sinister. That’s the ‘delicious twist’ that ‘Send Help’ producer Zainab Azizi couldn’t resist. In an exclusive chat with ETimes, Azizi opens up about casting…
Colocasia leaves, commonly known as arbi ke patte in Hindi, have been a staple dish in many traditional North and East Indian cuisines. A nutritious, flavorful, and easily available ingredient, arbi ke patte is not just a treasure in terms of vitamins and iron, but a wonderful ingredient to have on your plate. Though we…
