Author: Rahul M

ITV The 1970s treated audiences to some of the best sci-fi on TV and film, from “Star Wars” to “Star Trek” and “Battlestar Galactica.” But one of the most underrated sci-fi cult classics of the decade was “Space: 1999,” a British TV series from the mind of Gerry Anderson, creator of puppet-mation shows like “Fireball XL5” and “The Thunderbirds.” The series was born out of “UFO,” which had only lasted a single season in 1971. Instead of retooling the failed series to improve its ratings, the network decided to start…

BOBRYK, Ukraine (AP) — Pupils were returning to schools in Ukraine on Monday for the start of the new academic year in the hope of being able to study safely under the shadow of Russia’s invasion.Since the start of the war, in February 2022, schools have found different ways to keep lessons going for pupils. In Bobryk, a village in northern Sumy region — not far from the front line — one school moved its classrooms entirely into a basement so students, whose education had already been impacted due to COVID lockdowns, could learn in person.“We must do everything so…

Bengaluru witnessed a rare and inspiring medical achievement after a 64-year-old grandmother donated her kidney to save her five-year-old grandson, making it one of the youngest recorded grandparent-to-child kidney transplants in the country.Also read: Road accident victim saves eight lives through organ donation in BengaluruThe child, Shreyas, part of a pair of identical twins, had been struggling with chronic kidney disease since infancy. His fragile health was further burdened by a non-functioning bladder, a history of urological surgeries, and seizures. As his condition worsened, doctors at Fortis Hospital turned to his grandmother, Meena, who stepped forward as a donor.Organ donation…

Starting September 1, 2025, East Coast Railways is set to elevate the travel experience on the Puri–Bangiriposi–Puri Express (Train No. 12892/12891) by permanently adding an extra Non-AC Chair Car coach. This move, effective from Puri on September 1 and Bangiriposi on September 2, responds to growing passenger demand and aims to ensure a more comfortable and accommodating journey for travellers along this popular route. The updated coach configuration reflects East Coast Railways’ commitment to passenger satisfaction. The train will now feature one AC Chair Car for those seeking premium comfort, seven Non-AC Chair Car coaches, including the newly added unit,…

The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has launched a citywide inspection drive at its reservoirs and treatment plants to tackle the growing challenge of “unaccounted-for water” (UFW). Officials have been directed to complete surveys and submit detailed reports by the end of the month, mapping the extent, location, and causes of water losses.Also read: GBA begins September 2: Officers reassigned, key posts notifiedThe move follows a spike in UFW after the phased commissioning of the Cauvery Stage V project in October last year. Bengaluru currently receives about 2,225 million litres of treated water daily through 11.5 lakh connections.…

Despite initial promises to act swiftly, the BJP government’s delayed response and mixed signals have given the Congress the ammunition to attack the BJP.Senior BJP leader and Agriculture Minister Kirodi Lal Meena, who also led the agitation for the cancellation of the exam, hailed the court’s decision as a victory of truth and struggle. He claimed he had suggested to the chief minister to cancel the exam, but his advice was ignored.Law Minister Jogaram Patel, however, defended the government. “The court did not cancel the exam; it only made observations.” But, he later backtracked. After a year-long legal hearing, the…

Heavy rain lashed parts of Bengaluru on Monday evening, resulting in waterlogging in a few parts of the city. The showers will likely continue in Bengaluru and other parts of Karnataka, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert till Thursday. In the spell that lasted for nearly an hour, Vidyapeeta received 34.5 mm of rainfall, while Kengeri received 33 mm and Rajarajeshwarinagar 32 mm. Parts of Bengaluru received between 10 and 30 mm of rainfall, according to data from the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC). The IMD on Monday forecast isolated heavy rain in…

After more than two decades, Congress flags dominated at a Bihar event, along with the RJD’s, even as other INDIA bloc allies turned up to show their support. The Trinamool Congress, which is chary of being seen too close to the Congress and Left, especially so close to the West Bengal elections, also sent a representative in its MP Yusuf Pathan. Among others present were Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, INDIA partner and Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren of the JMM, the Shiv Sena (UBT)’s Sanjay Raut, as well as the Congress-RJD’s Mahagathbandhan partners, Vikassheel Insaan Party chief chief Mukesh Sahni, and…

The Karnataka BJP Monday held a ‘Dharmasthala Chalo’ rally, condemning the Congress government for allegedly targeting Hindu religious centres in the state. The rally came in the wake of the ongoing probe by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) into the alleged secret burials at the temple town in Dakshina Kannada district. During the rally, BJP leaders pressed for a probe by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) into the alleged secret burials and for the state government to re-investigate a 2012 rape and murder case to ensure justice for the family of the victim. Speaking at the rally, Union Minister of…

The Islamic conversion racket was exposed in Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly district recently. Now it has emerged that Hindu youths were shown dreams of marrying four times and living a luxurious life to get them to convert to Islam. The youths, including even handicapped people, were brainwashed and converted to Islam. A few days back, the police had rescued blind professor Prabhat Upadhyay from a madarsa. He was being held hostage and was being forced to convert. The process of circumcision was going on in the madarsa when the police raided and freed him. The conversion gang had already named him…