Firhad Hakim (File photo) NEW DELHI: In another major setback to the Trinamool Congress (TMC), its senior leader Firhad Hakim on Wednesday resigned as mayor of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), a post he had held since November 2018.The announcement was made by party spokesperson Kunal Ghosh.“Firhad Hakim requested our supremo Mamata Banerjee that he…
How IIT Gandhinagar is making the workplace a classroom for engineering students Engineering education is increasingly moving beyond textbooks and laboratories, with institutes looking for ways to prepare students for the demands of a fast-changing workplace. While internships have long been a part of this journey, they often remain short-term experiences that sit outside the…
Oil prices rose on Friday with Brent Crude climbing above $96 a barrel and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude near $99 a barrel, as markets reacted to renewed supply risks in the Middle East.In the early hours of trade, Brent crude rose by 0.87% to $96.75 per barrel while WTI was up by 1.06% to…
Lovepreet Singh (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: “Little disappointed that I couldn’t lift in my final attempt,” said Lovepreet Singh after narrowly missing out on the gold medal in the men’s +110kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. The Punjab lifter settled for silver after finishing just one kilogram behind New Zealand’s…
With Saturn’s imminent transit, it’s time for Mulank 8 individuals to embark on a thorough life review. Professional trajectories might call for a realistic reassessment, paving the way for systemic enhancements to bolster future success. Financial strategies will also need to be meticulously revisited, including evaluating loans and investment choices. In personal relationships, fostering emotional…
Quiet vacationing is an emerging workplace trend where employees stay partially connected during time off instead of fully disconnecting. Driven by burnout, heavy workloads and remote work flexibility, it reflects growing anxiety about falling behind after leave. While it may help manage work pressure temporarily, experts say it signals deeper issues in workplace culture and…
Showrunner Shawn Ryan reveals death was a creative choice to foster Peter’s independence, and a potential Season 4 is in development, with Ryan hinting at a significant, yet undisclosed, world in Los Angeles that operates on a larger scale than New York. Spoiler alert: This article contains spoilers for ‘The Night Agent’ Season 3. If…
Quote of the day by Alexander Graham Bell (Image: Wikipedia) In an age of constant notifications, endless open tabs and competing priorities, Alexander Graham Bell’s words feel genuinely surprising in how modern they still sound. “Concentrate all your thoughts on the task at hand,” he said. “The sun’s rays do not burn until brought to…
Failure doesn’t mark the end of life; it marks a turning point to define destiny. As Irish poet Samuel Beckett once said, “Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better,” the world consists of many success stories. Still, no story is complete without hitting rock bottom and rising above the ashes….
The Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education has opened applications for the Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC) Scheme 2026. The scheme aims to bring Indian-origin researchers, scientists and professionals working abroad to India’s top institutions and national laboratories for advanced research.Applications for both Fellows and Host Institutions began on 1 June 2026…
