New Delhi: A Delhi court on Monday sentenced activist Medha Patkar, the leader of the Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA), to five months of simple imprisonment in a criminal defamation case initiated against her by V.K. Saxena in 2001. Saxena currently serves as the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi. Announcing the sentence, Metropolitan Magistrate Raghav Sharma of
Ajith Kumar, a dominant force in Kollywood with a substantial Tollywood fan base, is back with his latest film, “Vidaamuyarchi.” Produced by Lyca Productions under the leadership of Subaskaran, the film promises to be a visual spectacle. The highly anticipated first look of “Vidaamuyarchi” was recently unveiled, sparking immense excitement among fans. The poster showcases
In a show of commitment to providing welfare schemes to deserving beneficiaries, Andhra Pradesh State Law and Minority Welfare Minister NND Farooq distributed pensions to old people, widows, women cooks, and disabled individuals in Nandyala Constituency. The Minister, along with village, ward, secretariat, and field-level staff, handed out pensions to beneficiaries from Wards 6, 7,
New Delhi: Meta-owned WhatsApp on Monday said it banned more than 66 lakh accounts in India in the month of May for violating the laws of the land. Out of 6,620,000 banned WhatsApp accounts, 1,255,000 were proactively blocked, before any reports from users, the social media company said in a statement. The popular mobile messaging
Allari Naresh, known for his versatility in comedy and unique concept films, is set to star in a new project produced by the esteemed Telugu cinema production house, Sithara Entertainments. The announcement, made on June 30th to coincide with Naresh’s birthday, was accompanied by a distinctive concept poster that has captivated fans and movie enthusiasts.
National Chartered Accountants (CA) Day is observed annually on July 1st. This special day marks the foundation of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). The 2024 celebrations signify the 76th anniversary of ICAI’s establishment by an Act of Parliament. About the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) The ICAI is a statutory
Mumbai: Maruti Suzuki India sold 179,228 units in June, compared to 159,418 units in the same month last year, it said on Monday. In the April-June period of the current fiscal (FY25), the company sold 521,868 vehicles, compared to 498,030 in the same period in the last fiscal (FY24). Total sales in the month of
Entrepreneurship skills are increasingly recognized as essential for students in today’s rapidly changing world. These skills extend beyond the traditional understanding of starting and running a business; they encompass a mindset and a set of abilities that prepare individuals to navigate and thrive in diverse professional environments. Here are several reasons why entrepreneurship skills are
Thiruvananthapuram: A team of researchers from Kerala has made a breakthrough in producing activated carbon from coconut husk. The team led by T.S. Xavier from the Department of Physics, Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram, has successfully developed a method to produce high surface area activated carbon suitable for super capacitor fabrication from coconut husk. “The
The upcoming film ‘Racharikam,’ featuring Apsara Rani, Vijay Shankar, and Varun Sandesh, promises to be a first-of-its-kind blood-curdling thriller. Produced by Eswar under the Chill Bros Entertainments banner and directed by Suresh Lankalapalli, who also provided the story and screenplay, the film is nearing the end of its post-production phase. A recently released special poster
Yangon: Nearly 2,000 households in northern Myanmar’s Kachin State have been evacuated as the Ayeyarwady River overflowed above the danger mark due to heavy rains, according to the Kachin state government on Monday. There have been no reported fatalities and ongoing rescue operations, a member from the Kachin stated government, reported Xinhua news agency. The
The man’s body has been recovered. Day after five people of a family were swept away in a swollen waterfall in Maharashtra’s Lonavala, a similar tragedy ensued in Pune. A man was washed away by the gushing water in Pune’s Tamhini Ghat. His body has been recovered. The man, who was reportedly a trek leader,