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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
PM Modi to launch Jan Aushadhi Kendra at AIIMS in New Delhi on Oct 29

PM Modi to launch Jan Aushadhi Kendra at AIIMS in New Delhi on Oct 29

This Kendra is not merely an addition to the existing facilities; it stands as a beacon of hope for countless patients seeking affordable treatment options in New Delhi

28 October,2024 03:52 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Those with 20-35 marks in SSC maths, science can continue education: SCERT

Those with 20-35 marks in SSC maths, science can continue education: SCERT

Educators, parents welcome move that provides flexibility to those who struggle with core subjects; critics say long-term impact has to be studied

23 October,2024 09:37 AM IST | Mumbai | Dipti Singh
Blast outside CRPF school in Rohini causes damage, no injuries reported

Blast outside CRPF school in Rohini causes damage, no injuries reported

A blast occurred outside the CRPF school in Rohini, Delhi, early Sunday, damaging nearby shops and a parked car but causing no injuries. Emergency services responded quickly, cordoning off the area.

20 October,2024 01:15 PM IST | Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

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