Author: Rahul M

Chandigarh: On Monday, a pre-primary teachers’ union leader in Punjab’s Bathinda carried out her school duties with a police team keeping a watch on her lest she organise a protest at a government function in Ludhiana where Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was the chief guest. As pictures and videos of the teacher, Veerpal Kaur Sidhana, sitting in her classroom attending to her students with the police next to her went viral Tuesday, the opposition put the state’s ruling AAP on the mat for “smothering growing voices” of protest against the government. “I was not even planning to go to Ludhiana,”…

A former contract worker at Bowring Hospital has been arrested for allegedly stealing gold jewellery from a 13-year-old victim of the June 4 stampede at Chinnaswamy Stadium.The Commercial Street police have arrested Stalin, a 32-year-old former mortuary assistant, for allegedly stealing jewellery from the body of 13-year-old Divyanshi, one of the victims of the tragic stampede during RCB’s victory celebrations at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4.Stalin, who was previously dismissed from his job at Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospitals due to alcoholism, was temporarily called back on duty due to the emergency situation following the stampede, which left 11…

New Delhi: Are you someone who reaches for a cup of coffee every night? According to a new study, nighttime caffeine consumption can increase impulsive behaviour, potentially leading to reckless actions, especially among women.  The findings could have negative implications for shift workers, health care, and military personnel who consume coffee at night, particularly females, said a team of biologists from The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). The study, published in the journal iScience, examined how nighttime caffeine intake affects inhibition and impulsivity in fruit flies. Drosophila melanogaster, the fruit fly species used in the study, is a…

Former England captain Nasser Hussain has revealed that Ben Stokes’ team refers to Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj as Mr. Angry due to his intense on-field demeanor. In his column for The Daily Mail, Hussain praised Siraj, describing him as a “born entertainer” who combines passion, heart, and skill to thrive at the highest level. Siraj played a crucial role in India’s dramatic six-run victory at The Oval, claiming nine wickets in the match, including a five-wicket haul during England’s chase of 374. Despite dropping Harry Brook early who went on to score a century Siraj remained composed and determined,…

Despite assurances of a smooth digital rollout, Bengaluru residents say BBMP’s e-khata system is riddled with technical issues and lacks flexibility for common discrepancies.The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike’s (BBMP) much-hyped digital e-khata initiative, launched to simplify property documentation, is facing strong criticism from Bengaluru homeowners. Though officials promised e-khata issuance within 48 hours, users report persistent delays and unresolved glitches in the system.A major issue is the mismatch between initials and full names across different documents such as sale deeds, Aadhaar cards, and passports, particularly common in southern India. Applicants say the BBMP system rigidly matches data across all documents…

“Wednesday” Season 1 came out in 2022. (If you need a refresher, check out our recap.) That’s eons ago in adolescent years, though not so long in streaming years. But for a show like “Wednesday,” which employs several adolescents in its cast, this has occasioned some shake-ups. These include Isaac Ordonez, who plays Pugsley Addams, and Moosa Mostafa, who plays Wednesday’s friend Eugene, shooting up like weeds in the time between seasons. Plus, Percy Hynes White, who played Xavier in Season 1, is missing from the cast (he’s been accused of sexual assault). Additionally, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Luis Guzman, as…

Ireland and Pakistan begin a three-match Women’s T20 International series today at Clontarf Cricket Club, with both sides eyeing form and momentum in the build-up to the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. The series opener, set for a 4 pm start at Castle Avenue, marks the first international outing for Pakistan Women since their disappointing early exit at the 2024 T20 World Cup. Led by all-rounder Fatima Sana, the visitors arrive in Dublin with a point to prove and a fresh look to their squad, including the uncapped 20-year-old batter Eyman Fatima. Sadaf Shamas misses the tour through injury…

On 5th August (local time), US President Donald Trump said that he didn’t know the United States was still doing business with Russia, even as he criticised India for continuing to import oil from Russia.  When ANI reporter Reena Bhardwaj asked about the billions of dollars in American imports of Russian goods like uranium and fertiliser, Trump responded, “I don’t know anything about it. We will have to check it out, and we will get back to you.” In response to my question, “Mr. President, India says the U.S. imports Russian uranium and chemicals while criticizing their energy imports. Your…

PARIS (AP) — A fast-moving wildfire in a Mediterranean region of France near the Spanish border has left one person dead, several others injured and was still spreading Wednesday after damaging a swath of land as big as Paris overnight, authorities said.About 1,500 firefighters worked overnight to contain the blaze, which broke out Tuesday afternoon in the village of Ribaute in the Aude region. It remained ‘’very active” on Wednesday and weather conditions were unfavorable, the local administration said in a statement. One person died in their home and nine others were injured, and at least one person was missing,…

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Conservative Karol Nawrocki will take office Wednesday as Poland ‘s new president, which could set the country on a more nationalist course — and cast doubt on the viability of the centrist government of Prime Minister Donald Tusk.Most day-to-day power in Poland rests with the prime minister, chosen by the parliament. However, the president holds the power to influence foreign policy and veto laws.Nawrocki, who was supported by U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of a narrow victory in a runoff election in June, is a 42-year-old historian who had no political experience prior to campaigning. He…