The traders of the popular wholesale market Sadar Bazar expressed their protest against the system and curfew by the city government by tying black ribbons on their hands.
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Bengal proposes to make CM chancellor of varsities
THE West Bengal cabinet on Thursday approved a proposal to appoint Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as the chancellor of all state government universities.
Centre calls off BPCL privatisation process as most bidders back off
THE Centre on Thursday withdrew its offer to sell its 52.9% stake in Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) after most of the bidders expressed their inability to go ahead citing the volatile conditions in the global energy market.
Life-Term To Malik For J&K Terror Funding
It is among the gravest of offences, says NIA court, wants verdict to serve as deterrent to those drawn to violence
Cabinet gives approval for 29.5% stake sale in HZL
THE Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved 29.5% stake sale in Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL) as part of the government's disinvestment drive, according to sources.
Patidar the Giant killer sets up battle royale
ROYAL Challengers Bangalore, despite having some star studded players in the past, have failed to win the title in 14 years.
Lanka PM to helm finance ministry
The South Asian island nation has suffered months of dire shortages and anti-government protests, with importers unable to finance vital food, fuel and medicines.
Russian rockets hit east Ukrainian town
The strikes in Pokrovsk were among several over the past two days that have hit towns and villages as Russia pressed forward in its offensive in the Donbas, Ukraine's eastern industrial heartland.
Gun control debate rages after teen kills 21 in US school
Eighth mass shooting in 2022, says Everytown gun control group Guns of all kinds, including high-powered assault rifles, are cheaper and widely available in US
Anxiety grips Gujarat Congress over final 'yes' from Naresh Patel
ENERVATED by Hardik Patel's exit, the Gujarat Congress now appears waiting for a fortuitous 'yes' from Naresh Patel, a powerful Patidar satrap from Saurashtra.
Shivlinga worship plea moved to fast-track court
The case will now be heard by fast-track court judge Mahendra Pandey.
An Overview of Namibia's Agri Sector
In a recent report, the Namibia Agricultural Union outlined the state of that country’s agriculture sector, and how it has been affected by COVID-19 and other factors.
How to Make a Camper in a Weekend
Six years ago this autumn, I unceremoniously drove across the country, running away from a mid-20s crisis. Using my 2003 Subaru Forester as an escape pod, I topped out at nearly 150 km/h on the salt flats outside Salt Lake, saddling the underpowered four- cylinder with everything I owned while redlining from California to my parents’ home in Minnesota.
Buzkashi: Afghanistan's Traditional Sport
The history of Buzkashi dates back to ancient times, and the name of this sport means killing goats, which is taken from the hunting of mountain goats by horse heroes.
THE CAB RIDE
I sat in the cab on my way to the airport as the driver zoomed over Delhi’s wide roads. The sun was rising over the horizon as a new day dawned – quite literally, as election day approached the city of Delhi.
The Rolling Stones: Goats Head Soup Super Deluxe Edition
Show of hands, please—how many of you rate August 1973’s Goats Head Soup as your favorite Rolling Stones album? Anyone? No? Can’t say I blame you.
The Birds of Kanha
RAJESH MENON is a photographer from Delhi, who specializes in images from nature. Here he shares some of the beautiful birds of Kanha Shanti Vanam, the 1300 acre property outside Hyderabad, India, that is the international headquarters of the Heartfulness Institute. It is also a green sanctuary.
Yes, you *can* have everything you want
It’s time to manifest your biggest dreams. Because making (and not keeping) new year’s resolutions is so last year.
Goa and Greenhouses
A well-to-do Russian tries to bring his green new ideal to life in a Russian village. Not all goes to plan.
Memories
ANIRUDH DHANDA explores the way memories trigger heartfelt events and people from the past, and remind us of situations that evoke emotional responses. Is this what being human is all about?
A Fresh Space For Your Child With Special Needs
For the majority of Americans, the start of a new year means setting new goals and resolutions.