KALYAN: While participating in the Navratri program organized by his son Shrikant Shinde in Thane's Dombivli on Monday night, Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde said that the Ram temple in Ayodhya will be ready soon, after which everyone will be able to get darshan of Lord Ram.Shinde said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is fulfilling the dream of Bal Thackeray who also wanted the Ram temple in...
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NEW DELHI: Four officials of the Regional Passport Office in Kolkata were arrested by the CBI in connection with a racket in which passports were issued to Nepalese citizens based on forged documents, officials said. The arrested officials were identified as senior passport assistants Uttam Kumar, Debasis Bhattacharjee and Nishit Baran Saha and stenographer Manish Kumar Gupta.They were presented before...
Health benefits of millets: Have these super-grains made a comeback in your diet yet? Millets are nutritional powerhouses rich in carbohydrates, protein, dietary fibre, micronutrients, vitamins, and phytochemicals, that help in digestion, balance blood lipids, and regulate blood glucose. Millets are ideal for...
The Madras Export Processing Zone (MEPZ) at Tambaram was the third SEZ to be established in India, in 1984. Now, the facility spread over 262 acres is set for vertical redevelopment of 10 lakh sq m (more than 1 crore sq ft) that will bring in more companies and boost value of its exports to ₹30,000 crore and create another 1 lakh jobs, Alex Paul Menon, development commissioner, MEPZ SEZ, tells TOI in...
NEW DELHI: Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai on Monday announced the discovery of eight new pollution hotspots in the national capital, augmenting the current count of 13. Delhi: Air Quality Index (AQI) hits very poor' category in the National CapitalIn response, special teams will be dispatched to these areas to investigate and address pollution sources.Following a meeting involving 28 government...
MUMBAI: The air quality in Mumbai this morning was categorized as 'moderate' with an air quality index of 127, according to the Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research system, Safar-India. Last Tuesday, the air quality in Mumbai was also in the 'moderate' category, with an air quality index of 115. Previously, the air quality in Mumbai was classified as 'good'. However, due to a rise in...
Jaundice causes, symptoms, cure: Watch out for these warning signs of a serious, underlying condition Jaundice, often a sign rather than a disease, results from bilirubin accumulation in the skin and eyes. Some people may experience fever, chills, abdominal pain, the presence of fluid in the abdomen, flu-like...
As per Ayurveda, spices and herbs are naturally rich in potent medicinal benefits and can instantly amp up the taste quotient and boost overall health. These common spices can help boost metabolism, control appetite, and regulate blood sugar levels to name a few. So, here are some common kitchen spices, which can help in effective weight loss too without putting in much effort.Cinnamon TeaCinnamon is...
NEW DELHI: A 66-year-old Sikh man died from head injuries sustained after being assaulted following a car accident in New York. This incident marks the second attack against a Sikh individual in New York within a week.Jasmer Singh was allegedly the victim of a brutal assault by 30-year-old Gilbert Augustin after their vehicles collided in Queens the previous Thursday.After the collision between Singh...
NEW DELHI: The crowd in Dharamsala erupted in joy and started chanting 'Shami, Shami' after the star India pacer Mohammed Shami claimed a five-wicket haul to restrict New Zealand to 273 runs in the ICC World Cup match at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Sunday. Shami (5/54) was the pick of the bowlers, and the 33-year-old was adjudged 'Man of the Match' for his...