In the first half of the film the only two signs of life in Manik Babu are his listening to the Shayma Sangeet at a tea shop, and he pottering around his ailing father, adjusting the tape-recorder on his lap and giving him the morning paper. His father, the only relationship he has with another human being, is not a vegetable - he needs to believe this. But with his falling in love with a cloud, Manikbabur Megh (The Cloud & the Man, 2021), a Bengali film with English subtitles that has been maki

As scholar and musician Akhila Ramnarayan finished reading Oliver Sacks third essay, My Periodic Table, an idea to write a song around the same, sprung up in her mind. Intertwined in thoughts about the acclaimed late author and neurologist, the periodic element of bismuth (a chemical element that is the subject of focus in the essay) and more, Akhila, part of the musical duo Starcracker, which also features musician Doug Carraway, has co-written a song titled Bismuth with Doug, as an ode to Oliv

NEW DELHI: A 16-year-old boy, upset over not being able to take up science stream at school, allegedly died by suicide at his schools dormitory in Dwarka area, an official said on Friday. The deceased was a student of Class 11. Sharing details, DCP (Dwarka) Ankit Singh said information regarding the alleged suicide by a student of Class 11 was received on July 25 after which the police reached the school, where they found the deceased student at a dormitory. His classmate reported that Kunal was

NEW DELHI: The commuters traveling on Friday had to face a hard time as moderate to heavy rains lashed the national capital and its adjoining areas leading to severe water logging in several parts of the city, paralysing the normal life of the residents. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for the city and predicted that rain will continue to lash the national capital till July 28. Earlier in the day, the weather department alerted the city residents about a spell of

When the rhythmic movement of stars meets rough pencil scribbles, tracing those patterns becomes a delicate blend of science and art. While celestial maps unravel the realm of the unknown, these movements across timelines reflects an image of the infinite. Visual artist Irene Dubrovsky explores this infinitude in her ongoing exhibition (till September 30), La escritura de lo infinito - The Script of the Infinite in Spanish - at Delhis Instituto Cervantes. Through celestial cartography, the Argen

Heres our round-up of the latest gadgets that are a perfect addition to your shopping list Honor 200 5G Honors new smartphone is state-of-the-art with an incredibly sharp 6.7 AMOLED display and an ultralight body, which is elegant. The 7.7mm device is refreshingly slim to hold, with the Quad-curved design making usage a pleasure. Powered by the robust SD 7 Gen 3 processor and MagicOS 8.0, Honor 200 runs smoothly, no matter what you throw at it. While an innovative 2nd Gen Silicon-Carbon battery

Of late, the cases of organ trafficking are dominating the sphere of crimes in the city. Last month, Delhi Police busted an international kidney racket by arresting a doctor at Apollo Hospital. A few days ago, another racket, led by an MBA graduate, was unearthed. Dr Girish Tyagi, Delhi Medical Councils Registrar speaks TNIE over the menace and related issues. Excerpts. Is a systematic change needed to curb organ trafficking? The system is efficiently designed with the involvement of multiple ag

NEW DELHI: Over the vandalism at a treatment center for HIV+ patients by guards of All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS), the Delhi State AIDS control society has demanded a report from the AIIMS. The society has issued a notice to the AIIMS director seeking a complete report on Mondays incident and its impact on patient care and treatment. Concerning media report, an incidence has been reported from your ART centre AIIMS (report enclosed) Care, Support and Treatment services are essent

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court rejected a plea to temporarily halt the streaming of the documentary To Kill a Tiger on Netflix. The courts decision comes amid allegations that the film discloses the identity of a minor gang-rape survivor, a violation under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. A Division Bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela dismissed the plea for immediate relief, citing that the documentary has been available for v

NEW DELHI: In a relief to city residents, petrol pump operators in the national capital ended their strike on Thursday after receiving assurance from the Delhi government that the revised rates of pollution under control (PUC) checking will be revisited. In an official statement, the Delhi Petrol Dealers Association (DPDA) said the meeting with the transport department yielded positive results, culminating in an agreement between the Delhi government and the agitating petrol pump operators, foll

NEW DELHI: Delhi University (DU) has hiked fees for students enrolled in first-year undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD courses as well as foreign students seeking admission from the 2024-2025 academic session. The new fee structure for the academic calendar that begins in August was approved by V-C Yogesh Singh in June. According to the new fee structure, the course fee for first-year B. Tech students has been raised by 3.70 per cent, i.e. from Rs 2.16 lakh to Rs 2.24 lakh. The hike has been af

NEW DELHI: L-G VK Saxena has approved a Directorate of Vigilance proposal that has referred a corruption case involving four PWD engineers for a CBI probe, officials said on Thursday. The case is related to alleged payments based on forged invoices by the engineers to Surender Kumar Bansal, said to be a relative of the chief minister, for the construction of a PWD drain that was never completed, they said. The AAP hit back at Saxenas nod to the proposal, calling it a blatant witch hunt by the BJ

NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday intercepted and detained a German national of Indian origin with a consignment of approximately six kilograms of cocaine at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, officials said. Identifying the arrested person as Ashok Kumar, CBI officials said the action by central agency sleuths came on the basis of a reliable intelligence, which suggested that the accused person was travelling on a flight from Doha to New Delhi. They pe

NEW DELHI: The Opposition INDIA bloc has decided to hold a rally on July 30 at Jantar Mantar over deteriorating health of Arvind Kejriwal in Tihar jail. The INDIA bloc will hold a big rally at Jantar Mantar on July 30 to raise the issue of Arvind Kejriwals declining health. The BJP-led Central government and L-G V K Saxena are playing with Kejriwals life, the AAP said in a statement on Thursday. On March 31, the Opposition bloc had put up a show of strength in Ramlila Maidan in support of the AA

NEW DELHI: In a move to preserve the ecological balance of the Yamuna floodplains, the Delhi High Court has directed the vice chairman of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to ensure the fencing of the area following the removal of unauthorised constructions and encroachments. The directive came during a hearing of a PIL filed by SD Windlesh, seeking the demolition of a dargah and kabristan illegally built on the western side of the Signature Bridge spanning the river. The bridge connects Waz

NEW DELHI: A 35-year-old woman died, and nine others were injured after the wall of an under-construction basement at Akash Hospital in Dwarka collapsed on Thursday evening, an official said. The deceased, identified as Santosh Pal, was a resident of Dhanmod village in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi district. She is survived by her husband and three children, a son and two daughters. DCP (Dwarka) Ankit Singh reported that information about the wall collapse at Akash Hospital in Sector 12, Dwarka, was re

NEW DELHI: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Thursday issued a notice to Delhi Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar, Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora, and Tata Power-Delhi Distribution Limited (DDL) Chairman, seeking a detailed report within two weeks on the death of a UPSC aspirant due to electrocution. A 26-year-old man preparing for the civil services examination, while residing at a paying guest accommodation in Patel Nagar, central Delhi, allegedly died after being electrocuted by an i

NEW DELHI: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's close aide Bibhav Kumar, accused of assaulting AAP Rajya Sabha member Swati Maliwal, has approached the Supreme Court on Thursday challenging Delhi High Courts rejection of bail to him. According to sources in the Supreme Court registry and staff, the petition has just been filed and would likely to come up for hearing in 3-4 days. Kumar had moved the apex court challenging the Delhi High Court's July 12, order refusing to grant him bail. The cou

NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the final answer keys for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET)-UG, paving the way for the announcement of results for the delayed undergraduate admission exam. The provisional answer keys were initially released on July 7, with a subsequent retest conducted on July 19 for over 1,000 candidates whose grievances were validated by the agency. According to a senior official of the NTA, The final answer key has been released and the resu

NEW DELHI: A 16-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted and pushed from the terrace of her 5-storey residential building in the Dwarka area, an official said on Thursday. The accused, identified as Yash alias Kala (22), is still at large and multiple teams have been formed to nab him. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Dwarka) Ankit Singh informed that information was received at Dwarka North police station regarding a girl falling from the terrace of a building after which the officers immed

NEW DELHI: The cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) technique may soon make its way into the school curriculum to train students to save lives after AIIMS and WHO advocated for its inclusion in physical education. According to officials, the suggestion was based on research carried out by AIIMS and ICMR in city schools. Around 4,500 students from 15 schools participated in the three-year study. The study results were discussed at AIIMS with a panel comprising members from NITI Aayog, National Hea

NEW DELHI: Citing increase in the number of vehicles in the national capital, the Delhi government is exploring additional locations to establish new Pollution Under Control (PUC) checking centres. The transport department has requested the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and Indraprastha Gas (IGL) to open new PUC checking centres at their sites. This decision came after the transport department found that many PUC checking centres at petrol pumps were non-operational. Transport Minister Kai

NEW DELHI: A Delhi court has issued summons to YouTuber Dhruv Rathee following a defamation complaint by BJP leader Suresh Karamshi Nakhua. The summons stem from allegations that Rathee labeled Nakhua as a violent and abusive troll in one of his videos. District Judge Gunjan Gupta of the Saket Court issued the notice to Rathee on July 19 over Nakhuas plea. The case is set for its next hearing on August 6. The controversy centers around a video Rathee uploaded on July 7, titled My Reply to Godi Y

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued a notice to the Delhi Police on Umar Khalids bail application in a case under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), linked to the alleged larger conspiracy behind the Delhi Riots of 2020. A division bench, comprising Justices Suresh Kumar Kait and Girish Kathpaliya, scheduled the matter for further hearing on August 29. Khalid was arrested under UAPA provisions, alongside other charges, in connection with the riots that led to communal

NEW DELHI: The Delhi government on Wednesday ordered a probe into death of a 26-year-old IAS aspirant due to electrocution in Patel Nagar area of the city and directed the chief secretary to submit a report by July 26. Power minister Atishi, in a communication marked to Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar, said the shocking incident has come to light, where 26-year-old IAS aspirant Nilesh Rai lost his life due to electrocution in Patel Nagar area. A young precious life has been lost due to the negligen

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday quashed the summons issued to Hero Motocorp Chairman Pawan Kant Munjal in a case registered by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence concerning foreign currency allegations. The order came in response to Munjals plea to nullify a trial courts July 1, 2023 order, which had issued summons against him under the Customs Act. The DRIs case, initiated in 2022, accused Munjal and several others, including a third-party service provider, of carrying and att

NEW DELHI: The Delhi government has set up the countrys biggest Kanwar camp at Kashmere Gate to accommodate as many as 20,000 people. Minister Atishi visited the Kanwar camp to take stock of the preparations and instructed the administration to remain alert during the Kanwar Yatra to ensure the safety and facilities of the Kanwariyas, an official statement said. Notably, 185 Kanwar camps are being set up for Shiv Bhakts (devotees of lord Shiva) across the city. Serving the Shiv Bhakts is a work

NEW DELHI: This years Indian contingent for Paris Olympics will have nine students from the University of Delhi. Six of them are participating in Shooting, said DU Vice Chancellor Prof. Yogesh Singh. One player is participating in Athletics and another in Table Tennis. Along with them, a former DU student will travel to the French capital as a Shooting coach. The V-C recalled that four DU students participated in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, thus the number has more than doubled this time. Dr Anil K

NEW DELHI: The chargesheet in the Baby Care New Born Child Hospital fire case said that the doctor on duty was seen on a call but did not alert the police or the fire brigade, thus delaying the rescue operation by at least 30 minutes. Official sources told this newspaper that two eyewitnesses were examined, who saw the spread of fire and made a PCR call. They told the police that one of the accused in the chargesheet, the on-duty BAMS-qualified Dr Akash, was seen on a call but did not make any P

NEW DELHI: In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court underscored the critical role played by schools, universities, and academic institutions in shaping a robust democracy and a thriving nation, emphasising that these institutions are not mere factories to churn out degree-holders but essential for cultivating knowledgeable and responsible citizens to lead the country. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said while academic institutions are often overlooked as pillars of democracy, they are, in fact, fo

NEW DELHI: Delhi University (DU) has raised its passing criteria for promotion to the next academic year from 50% to 63% in all its undergraduate courses, officials said. With this, undergraduate students in all DU colleges will now have to obtain 63% marks in first and second semesters combined to be eligible for promotion. However, students representing DU in sports, extracurricular activities, the National Cadet Corps, and National Service Scheme, among others, may be exempted from the criter

NEW DELHI: The Humayun World Heritage Site Museum, set to be inaugurated on July 29, brings to life the 700 years of pluralistic cultural traditions of the ancient citys historic neighbourhoods Nizamuddin, named after 13th century Sufi saint Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya. With the help of 3-D illustrations, immersive screens, replicas of Mughal era architecture and rare artefacts, the museum records the life of emperor Humayun and the profound connections which the Mughals shared with the sacred Sufi

Theres a shift in the season. Even though the heavy humid air surrounds us, one cannot help but notice that the festive season is near, and soon the weather will change to breezy mornings and lighter evenings. I, for one, love the cooler temperatures and cannot wait for the autumn breeze to surround us, slowly giving way to the magical Delhi winters! But as much as I abhor the hot summer months, it is only my love for mangoes that makes them bearable. The excitement began all the way back in Mar

NEW DELHI: The doctor on duty at the ill-fated Baby Care New Born Child Hospital in Shahdara where seven babies were killed during a massive fire two months back didn't alert the police or the fire brigade thus delaying the rescue operation by at least 30 minutes, as per the chargesheet filed by the police. Official sources told The New Indian Express that two eyewitnesses were examined who saw the spread of the fire and also made a PCR call. They told the police that one of the accused in the c

NEW DELHI: Delhi police have filed a detailed 796-page chargesheet in the East Delhi childcare hospital fire case which snuffed out the lives of seven newborn babies. According to official sources, the chargesheet was filed before Delhi's Karkardooma Court on Monday in which the cops charged two doctors under sections 304 (Punishment for culpable homicide not amounting to murder), 308 (Attempt to commit culpable homicide) and 34 (common intention) of the IPC and section 75 of the Juvenile Justic

NEW DELHI: The Union Budget has not increased Delhis fund allocation for 2024-25 as it made a provision of Rs 1,168 crore for the Union Territory of Delhi. In the financial year 2022-23, the allocation was Rs 960 crore and in 2023-24, it was increased to Rs 1,168 crore. As per the Budget, the transfer to the national capital from the Union home ministry included Rs 968 crore under the revenue head and Rs 200 crore under capital head. There were no grants in lieu of a share in Central taxes and d

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to take over the investigation into the death of Faizan, a 23-year-old man allegedly beaten by Delhi Police during the 2020 Delhi riots. The courts decision comes after a viral video surfaced following the riots in February 2020 showing Faizan being allegedly assaulted and forced to sing the national anthem by policemen. Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani, while passing the order, criticised the Delhi Polices handl

NEW DELHI: The BJP-ruled central government will provide the Union Territory of Delhi with Rs 951 crore of assistance in the Union Budget for the 2024-25 financial year, the same as in the previous year. The grants, in return for Delhis share in the pool of central taxes and duties, were clubbed under the central assistance to Union Territories in the budget estimates for 2023-24 and remained so in the budget for 2024-25. The assistance is meant for financing the Delhi governments schemes. In ad

NEW DELHI: Delhi Police was allocated Rs 11,400 crore in the Union Budget for the 2024-25 financial year, of which Rs 270 crore will be spent on infrastructure development, such as office and residential building projects. The Union Budget 2024 was presented twice this year due to the Lok Sabha Elections. In the interim budget, presented on Feb 1, the Capital Police was allocated a sum of Rs 11,397 crore in the Union Budget Estimates which was slashed by around 4.5 per cent i.e. Rs 535 crore les

NEW DELHI: The Chandrawal Water Treatment plant, one of the three water treatment plants through which the city gets its drinking water supply, was allocated Rs 200 crore under the Additional Central Assistance for Externally Aided Projects in the Union Budget for 2024-25. The plant, which caters to 30 per cent of the water supply in NDMC areas, contributes 105 gallons per day. Even last year, the water treatment plant got Rs 200 crore. The Delhi Jal Board (DJB), constituted under the Delhi Jal

NEW DELHI: UNION Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed a Rs 15,928 crore budget allocation for central universities, a Rs 4,000 crore hike from last year. It is aimed towards education, employment and skill development. Meanwhile, the allocation for IGNOU has increased by Rs 35 crores. In 2023-24, six central universities, including Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Delhi University (DU), Jamia Millia Islamia, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, and University of Hyderabad (UoH), rece

NEW DELHI: Slamming the Union Budget 2024 presented on Tuesday, INDIA bloc partners AAP and Congress said the BJP-led NDA government has dashed the hopes and aspirations of the people of Delhi. With no major announcement, they alleged that the national capital remains completely neglected and continues to receive no support from the Centre. Addressing a presser, Delhi Cabinet minister Atishi said the Delhiites demanded Rs 20,000 crore, which is just 10 per cent of their taxes. Despite this, both

NEW DELHI: The Centres decision to exempt customs duty on three advanced cancer treatment medicines, tubes, and flat panel detectors used in medical X-ray machines has received three cheers from the medical fraternity. Doctors and experts from the diagnostics community have welcomed the move. According to doctors, exempting life-saving cancer drugs from import duty would increase affordability and accessibility by up to 20 percent. The three advanced cancer treatment drugs exempted from custom d

Delhi may not boast the most heavenly weather in the country, but it does offer some paradisiacal gardens where the citys past finds refuge among ancient monuments and sage-like trees. In their new book, Gardens of Delhi, historian Swapna Liddle and writer Madhulika Liddle guide readers through the architectural, landscape, and horticultural histories of Delhis exquisite gardens. I would not have been able to write about historic gardens without knowing about horticulture from my sister Madhulik

Henri Landier, a celebrated French artist with a remarkable career spanning over 70 years, has just debuted his latest collection, Douce France, at Delhis Alliance Franaise. This collection is a sentimental visual journey through France, a homage to his country. It is like a pilgrimage I wanted to do before the end of my life, he reveals. The title is inspired by a song by renowned singer-songwriter Charles Trenet. Landiers foray into the art world began long before his naval career. He started

NEW DELHI: Delhi Police was allocated a sum of Rs 11,400 Crore in the Union Budget for the 2024-25 financial year, of which Rs 270 Crore will be spent for infrastructure development like office building and residential building projects of the force. The Union Budget 2024 was presented twice this year due to the Lok Sabha Elections. In the interim budget, presented on Feb 1, the Capital Policewas allocated a sum of Rs 11,397 crore in the UnionBudgetEstimates which was slashed by around 4.5 per c

NEW DELHI: Justice Amit Sharma of the Delhi High Court on Monday recused himself from hearing the bail plea of former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) scholar Umar Khalid in connection with the Delhi riots conspiracy case. The case was scheduled for a hearing before a Division Bench comprising Justices Prathiba M Singh and Amit Sharma. Justice Sharmas decision to recuse marks the second time he has stepped back from cases related to the 2020 Delhi riots. Previously, he had recused himself from

NEW DELHI: A 21-year-old man strangled his brother-in-law to death in Haryanas Gurugram and later burnt his body after pouring turpentine as the latter was mistreating his ill sister and not giving her necessary medications. The accused, identified as Rajesh alias Chotu, has been arrested. The crime occurred in the intervening night of July 18-19. A senior Gurugram Police officer said they received information about a suspected arson at a house in Sector-15, Part-1, Gurugram, in which a man had

Chef Thomas Zachariass culinary journey is a captivating adventure that began under the influence of his grandmother and her culinary magic. He has since embarked on an extensive exploration of Indian cuisine through his Chef on the Road expedition, traversing 25 states and immersing himself in diverse culinary traditions and ingredients. Along this journey, he gained a profound understanding of Indias rich culinary heritage and the critical role of millets, once a dominant grain but now oversha

At first glance, the EQA 250+ bears a striking resemblance to its petrol and diesel counterparts, yet several distinct features set it apart as an electric vehicle. The front of the car showcases a black panel grille with a star pattern, complemented by a horizontal light band connecting the headlamps, giving it a futuristic appeal. Chrome accents on the front apron and window sills add a touch of elegance. The SUV rides on 19-inch AMG-styled alloy wheels, while the tail lights feature an intric