Delhi child rights and distress helpline moves to WhatsApp too

The Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) has now made its helpline for reporting instances of children in distress available on Whatsapp as well. The helpline on the number +919311551393 had been launched in April during the height of the second wave as a means to primarily address the issues of…

In rare instance, Pune court grants divorce to couple within 14 days of filing petition

In a rare instance, a family court in Pune has granted divorce by mutual consent to a couple within 14 days of filing the petition by waiving the mandatory six-month cooling-off period. In her ruling, the judge M R Kale said, “Considering the facts and circumstances and the evidence on record, it is evident that due…

This weekend, enjoy these three healthy dessert recipes

There is no better way to end a meal than with a scrumptious dessert. But some people, despite having a sweet tooth, let go of their cravings as they fear that consuming sweets is no less than extending an invitation to numerous health conditions like obesity and diabetes. But, worry not as we are here with a…

Tata-Air India deal: Jairam Ramesh shares Indira Gandhi’s letter to JRD Tata after he was removed as chairman

With Tata Sons set to regain control of Air India, senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh shared a letter written by former prime minister Indira Gandhi, addressed to the founder of the airline, JRD Tata, after he was asked to step down as chairman. “In February 1978, JRD Tata was summarily removed by the Morarji…

‘Was important to write about the bits that, in my eyes, didn’t work’: Uday Bhatia on his book on Satya

Ram Gopal Varma’s Satya released in 1998 and uncovered a peculiar site of curiosity — the inner lives of gangsters. It altered the depiction of outlaws in Hindi films without deviating from the demands of the genre. But before that, the film changed the lives of a director who barely spoke Hindi but was…

Punjab transport dept impounds 7 more buses — 1 of Badal family firm, 4 of aides

CONTINUING WITH the crackdown on tax defaulters, the Punjab transport department on Friday impounded seven more buses, including one belonging to a Badal family-owned company and four buses of their close aides. Ferozepur Assistant Transport Officer (ATO) Pardeep Singh Dhillon said the flying squad of Regional…

Win like this will give us confidence to pull off game from any situation: Virat Kohli

Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli on Friday said the manner in which his side beat Delhi Capitals will give them “the confidence to pull off a game from any situation” as they head into the IPL playoffs. A last-ball six by K S Bharat (78 not out) gave RCB victory after they needed 15 from the last…

Apple asks judge to pause Epic Games antitrust orders as it appeals ruling

Apple on Friday asked a US federal judge to put on hold orders that could require it to change some of its App Store practices and said that it is also appealing the ruling in an antitrust case brought by “Fortnite” creator Epic Games, according to court filings. US district Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in…

Rajasthan contributed maximum funds for Ram temple: Union minister

Among states, Rajasthan has contributed maximum funds for the construction of Ram temple, said Kailash Choudhary, Union minister of state for agriculture and farmer’s welfare while speaking at a function in Ahmedabad on Friday evening. “I also delighted to tell you today that when it came to giving funds for a Ram…

MPPSC 2020 prelims result declared, here’s how to download scorecard

MPPSC 2020 Prelims answer key: The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission today released the result of the MPPSC 2020 prelims examination, which was held on July 25, 2021 after getting postponed twice due to Covid-19. Candidates can download their scorecard from the official website – mppsc.nic.in  A total…