Two more deaths in Sivasagar pushed Assam’s flood toll to 80 on Friday, even as more than 2.12 lakh people across eight districts continued to grapple with the deluge.The latest figures mark an improvement from the previous day’s situation, when the flood toll stood at 78, over 3 lakh people across seven districts were affected,…
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Mumbai: The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) abruptly postponed its 86th annual convocation, scheduled to be held on Sunday, Aug 2. In an email sent to students after midnight on Thursday, at around 12.50 am, TISS said that the convocation, had been postponed due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’….
FIFA defends World Cup investment plan, insisting “nobody is selling football” amid growing opposition from major confederations. FIFA has defended its controversial World Cup investment proposal after facing escalating opposition from football’s governing bodies, insisting that “nobody is selling football” despite threats of a boycott from UEFA and mounting criticism from other confederations.The governing body…
The month carries both sunshine and passing cloud, so don’t judge the whole sky by one afternoon. As August begins, the opening days suggest there may be worries related to your mother’s health, and your peace of mind may be disturbed by domestic issues. The middle of this phase points to minor stomach-related concerns, although…
When time is running short, our first instinct is usually to rush. We cut corners, skip important steps and look for the quickest route to our destination. Yet haste often leads to mistakes that take far longer to fix than the time we thought we were saving. The Japanese proverb, “If in a hurry, take…
Cui said he found the employee’s mother sitting alone outside during her son’s wedding. (Representational photo) A company founder in China has sparked debate after sharing why he dismissed an employee who did not invite his own mother to his wedding.According to Chinese media reports, the businessman said the employee told him he was embarrassed…
Inspired by Helen of Troy, one of the most famous women in Greek mythology, Helen has long symbolised beauty and grace. Despite its ancient origins, the name has remained a classic across generations and continues to be widely used around the world. Greek mythology offers a wealth of meaningful baby names that have stood the…
England men’s team managing director Rob Key has not ruled out the possibility of Ben Stokes returning to international cricket before next year’s Ashes, saying “anything is possible with Ben.”Stokes stepped down as England’s Test captain and retired from international cricket after England lost the Test series to New Zealand 2-1 in June. That defeat…
This viral Times Square challenge shows just how visible Indians are around the world There is no shortage of videos showing Indians making their presence felt across the world. From tourists to students and families, people from India can often be spotted in some of the busiest cities overseas. That is exactly what inspired a…
Archaeologists excavating the renowned Hohle Fels Cave in southwestern Germany have uncovered two exquisitely carved bird figurines made from mammoth ivory that date back around 40,000 years. Although each carving is no bigger than a thumbnail, researchers say the tiny sculptures demonstrate an extraordinary level of craftsmanship and artistic sophistication among some of Europe’s earliest…
NRIs should first confirm their tax residential status for the relevant financial year and accordingly report their taxable income. ITR filing FY 2025-26: July 31, 2026 is the deadline to file income tax returns for salaried taxpayers and pensioners. Non Resident Indians (NRIs) are also required to offer their Indian income to tax in their…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held his first telephone conversation with newly elected UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, congratulating him on assuming office as the two leaders agreed to deepen cooperation in technology, artificial intelligence, defence, trade and security while also discussing the situation in the Middle East, including efforts to reopen…
