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Former CBI director Vijay Shankar passes away at 76

Former CBI director Vijay Shankar passes away at 76

Former CBI director Vijay Shankar, known for his leadership in high-profile cases, passed away at 76 after a prolonged illness. The decorated officer's last wish was to donate his mortal remains to AIIMS.

03 December,2024 12:18 PM IST | New Delhi
Was there water on Mars? Australian researchers find new evidence

Was there water on Mars? Australian researchers find new evidence

Australian researchers have discovered the oldest direct evidence of hot water activity on Mars, revealing that the planet may have once been habitable

23 November,2024 02:08 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Mumbai: Student forum challenges TISS study over claims of political bias

Mumbai: Student forum challenges TISS study over claims of political bias

Progressive Students’ Forum has accused study of serving divisive narratives ahead of the state elections

20 November,2024 07:53 AM IST | Mumbai | Dipti Singh
Who is Samantha Harvey, the winner of Booker Prize 2024?

Who is Samantha Harvey, the winner of Booker Prize 2024?

British author Samantha Harvey won the prestigious Booker Prize 2024 on Tuesday for her short novel ‘Orbital’

13 November,2024 08:12 PM IST | London | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra assembly elections 2024: What is the TISS report about 'vote jihad'?

Maharashtra assembly elections 2024: What is the TISS report about 'vote jihad'?

It’s called ‘vote jihad’, and the mainstreaming began with the release of a report last week at a Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) seminar titled ‘Illegal Immigrants to Mumbai: Analysing Socio-economic and Political Consequences’

13 November,2024 01:11 PM IST | Mumbai | Dipti Singh
Maharashtra elections 2024: How BJP shifted poll narrative to Vote Jihad

Maharashtra elections 2024: How BJP shifted poll narrative to Vote Jihad

From tom-toming ‘Ladki Bahin’ and other welfare schemes, the party has made an about turn towards Hindutva-centred appeal

13 November,2024 12:13 PM IST | Mumbai | Dipti Singh
Influx of illegal migrants impacting Mumbai's electoral politics: TISS professor

Influx of illegal migrants impacting Mumbai's electoral politics: TISS professor

The report also observed that 12 Assembly constituencies in Mumbai have a majority migrant population, influencing voting patterns and giving rise to what it termed 'shelter politics'

12 November,2024 12:18 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra polls: BJP leader says Hindu population in Mumbai could reduce

Maharashtra polls: BJP leader says Hindu population in Mumbai could reduce

Meanwhile, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut questioned the necessity of such remarks, asserting that the people of the state already feel 'safe' and desire increased security by ousting the BJP from power in the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024

09 November,2024 03:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Memory can also be stored in parts of body other than brain, finds study

Memory can also be stored in parts of body other than brain, finds study

While the brain is commonly known to work for and store memories, a new study showed that other parts of the body can also store memory

09 November,2024 12:06 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Devotees drink AC water believing it’s ‘Charan Amrit’ at Banke Bihari temple

Devotees drink AC water believing it’s ‘Charan Amrit’ at Banke Bihari temple

In a recent viral video from Vrindavan’s Banke Bihari Temple, devotees were seen drinking water dripping from an elephant spout, mistaking it for holy water or ‘Charan Amrit.’ The water was actually discharge from the temple’s air conditioning system, sparking debate on faith and scientific awareness.

04 November,2024 08:47 PM IST | Vrindavan | Anisha Shrivastava

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