On August 2, 2006, the temperature in Massachusetts hit 99 degrees with 65% humidity. New Englanders cranked up their air conditioners and fans like never before, setting an all-time record for electricity use on the regional grid. Historically, New England has suffered from some of the highest retail electricity costs in the US. But about…
Sugarcane cultivation in Kalaburagi district has increased from 36,000 hectares last year to nearly 39,000-40,000 hectares this season Kalaburagi: Sugarcane cultivation in Kalaburagi district has increased from 36,000 hectares last year to nearly 39,000-40,000 hectares this season, as farmers prioritised the commercial crop amid the rise in the number of sugar factories and expectations of…
Government proposes stricter anti-paper leak laws to safeguard against leaks NEW DELHI: Tightening the noose around individuals, service providers and organised gangs involved in paper leaks, the Centre has proposed longer jail terms, steeper fines, and time-bound investigation and disposal of trials and appeals.According to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill circulated…
NEW DELHI: Entry gates at three key Delhi Metro stations, Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat have been reopened, bringing relief to commuters after days of access restrictions amid the ongoing protests in the national capital.The reopening of all entry gates came shortly after Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation as Union education minister. (This is a…
ChatGPT is experiencing downtime affecting thousands of users worldwide. According to Downdetector, several users from around the world have been unable to access the chatbot in India, the US and other markets for some time now. The website tracking platform shows 1,475 reports in India, with 79% related to the web version of ChatGPT, 8%…
When the summer heat hits, sitting at a desk trapped in stiff trousers and formal shoes feels like a slow, cruel punishment. So, when Japanese offices reportedly started encouraging male employees to swap heavy slacks for shorts during a brutal heatwave, it naturally raised some eyebrows.And, of course, industrialist Harsh Goenka couldn’t resist jumping into…
Dharmendra Pradhan resigns Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as the Union Education Minister on Saturday, weeks into protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) over the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET-UG) controversy. In a letter addressed to the country’s youth and posted on X, Pradhan said the decision was meant to stop the row…
Amid dating rumors with Raghav Juyal, Shehnaaz Gill says love doesn’t need a perfect ending; urges everyone to live in the present As the dating rumors between Shehnaaz Gill and Raghav Juyal is ruling the internet now, the former has opened up about her views on love, saying that every relationship does not need to…
Kerala chief minister V D Satheesan interacts with the editorial team during a visit to The Times of India Kochi office on Friday Studying issues thoroughly and moving forward based on convictions are the keys to Kerala’s development, says chief minister V D Satheesan as he discusses his vision, including plans to attract investment, strengthen…
Chennai, July 25 (IANS) Tamil actor Jai, who is known to be a self-confessed fan of actor Vijay, called on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay at his office and extended his heartfelt wishes. Tamil actor Jai, who is known to be a self-confessed fan of actor Vijay, called on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister…