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Photo credit: World Book of Records Bihar chief minister and JD(U) supremo Nitish Kumar has been officially recognised by the World Book of Records, London, for his “matchless contribution in politics” and for ‘strengthening democratic values’.Announcing the recognition on X on Friday, JD(U) national working president Sanjay Kumar Jha wrote “It is a matter of…
Arundhati Roy. (File photo/PTI) NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Friday said a photograph of author Arundhati Roy smoking a ‘bidi’ on her book cover does not infringe the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 2003 (COTPA), and hence, there is no requirement…
NEW DELHI: Signalling that India would go for more bullet train projects in the near future, PM Narendra Modi has asked engineers working on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed train corridor to document their experiences as it could prove useful in planning and executing similar projects elsewhere.“If your experiences are recorded, and a kind of ‘blue book’…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked engineers working on the Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train project to systematically document their technical and on-ground experiences, saying such a record would help India replicate high-speed rail projects across the country without “repeated experimentation.”Interacting with engineers and workers of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High Speed Railway (MAHSR) corridor in Surat on Saturday,…
Test your observation skills with a visual puzzle. The word BOOK is hidden among BKOO. Your brain must quickly detect the correct pattern. This illusion sharpens focus and attention to detail. The hidden word BOOK is found on the fifth row from the bottom and second column from the left. It is a fun mental…
Prem Watsa, the Indian-Canadian billionaire, for the first time, publicly outlined his succession plan, confirming that his son Ben Watsa will take charge of Fairfax Financial Holdings in the years ahead. The revelation features in The Fairfax Way, an upcoming book by author David Thomas, whose draft was shared with ET before publication. Watsa, 75,…
After an exceptional run that saw gold ETFs soar over 53% so far in 2025, investors are now questioning whether the rally in the precious metal is losing steam–and if it’s time to book profits or stay invested.Market experts believe gold should be viewed not as a trading bet but as a hedge against global…
Gold and silver prices lost their festive sparkle this week, snapping a nine-week rally as investors booked profits amid a strong dollar, easing geopolitical tensions, and falling global prices. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), December gold futures dropped Rs 3,557, or 2.80 per cent, to close at Rs 1,23,451 per 10 grams on Friday,…
Gauahar Khan celebrated one month postpartum by dancing Bhangra, sharing a video that garnered praise and also drew criticism. Responding to a troll accusing her of ‘glorifying postpartum,’ Khan defended her right to celebrate motherhood. The actress previously opened up about her emotional journey after a miscarriage, emphasizing her appreciation for every moment of motherhood….
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) faced a downtime earlier today, leaving thousands of users looking to book tickets ahead of Diwali and Chahath Puja, clueless. The website shows a message which said that the server is temporarily unable due to service requests.Nevertheless, the platform is now up and running. IRCTC down: What exactly…
