Opinion

Wild card

Monday, 13 May 2024

Testing times

Saturday, 11 May 2024
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Entertainment

Olivia Munn says she recently had fifth surgery amid her cancer battle

Monday, 13 May 2024

Actor Olivia Munn has revealed she underwent a fifth surgery last month as part of her ongoing battle with breast cancer. The 43-year-old was diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer after tests revealed that she had Luminal B -- a fast-growing, aggressive cancer -- in both of her breasts. She had four surgeries...

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Agenda

Vibing to the dance of a 100 drums

Sunday, 12 May 2024

Of the 150 villages that exist in West Garo Hills of Meghalaya, only 13 to 15 are Songsarek villages. In these, only five or six...

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Encalm’s warm embrace of Atithi Daivo Bhava

Sunday, 12 May 2024

In an informative tête- -tête with SHOBORI GANGULI, Encalm Hospitality CEO VIKAS SHARMA outlines his vision of revolutionising the world of airport hospitality Possibly never before...

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Astroturf | Shape your destiny through conscious efforts

Sunday, 12 May 2024

What is in store of my son’s destiny? How far he will study? Will he land up in a good job?” Someone came asking a...

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Features

An Oasis of peace and tranquillity

Monday, 13 May 2024

Discover the authentic rural life at Courtyard by Marriott Aravali Resort  in the vicinity of Delhi Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Aravali region in...

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CHHAYA: A contraceptive beyond family planning

Monday, 06 May 2024

Introduction of the CHHAYA pill, approved by the Government, marks a significant step in expanding contraceptive options for women, enhancing accessibility and reproductive autonomy, says...

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FIRs against Congress’ Arif Masood, BJP’s Kamal Patel

Monday, 13 May 2024 | Staff Reporter

An FIR has been registered against Congress MLA from Bhopal Arif Masood for violating the secrecy of voting. A case has been registered against him under Section 188 in Shahjehanabad police station of the State capital. Besides, a case has been registered against former minister Kamal Patel in Harda. His photo...

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How Swakalpa revived Subarnapur weaver’s biz

Monday, 13 May 2024 | PNS

Radhakanta from Subarnapur district devoted 13 years of his life to the heritage of weaving and yet, found him struggling with the harsh realities of sustaining a handloom business. Lack of market connections and entrepreneurial guidance made it difficult for him to sell his products. Also, a major hurdle to his...

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Voting will be held today from 7 am to 5 pm in Lohardaga

Monday, 13 May 2024 | PNS

On Sunday, all the polling parties left the Collectorate premises to conduct the voting for the remaining 310 polling stations of 72-Lohardaga assembly constituency under the Lok Sabha General Election, 2024. At the time of departure of the polling parties, District Election Officer cum Deputy Commissioner Dr. Waghmare Prasad Krishna,...

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Oppose those who want to change Constitution, says Akhilesh Yadav

Monday, 13 May 2024 | PNS

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday said the ongoing Lok Sabha election was between people who wanted to “change the Constitution” and those protecting it. Yadav took part in a rally in here in support of Tanuj Punia, the INDIA bloc candidate who is contesting from Barabanki Lok Sabha constituency...

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BJP’s bigwigs to accompany candidates in Punjab for nomination filing today

Monday, 13 May 2024 | Monika Malik

An array of leaders from the saffron brigade, comprising Chief Ministers from Assam, Rajasthan, and Uttarakhand, alongside Central Ministers, will stand shoulder to shoulder with the BJP candidates in Punjab as they proceed to file their nomination papers for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.   Right from Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa...

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Akshita: Railway take step for female safety at platforms

Friday, 10 May 2024 | SHRI RAM SHAW

To ensure women passengers’ safety at railway platforms, the South East Central Railway, Raipur, has given out a stern message to those who remain indifferent to its instructions: “Fall in line or get ready to face the music.” Speaking exclusively with The Pioneer, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Awadhesh Kumar Trivedi said:...

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We have switched on the attacking mode: RCB pacer Dayal

Monday, 13 May 2024 | PTI | Bengaluru

Pace bowler Yash Dayal attributed the renaissance of Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the second half of the IPL to them “switching on the attacking mode.” After six consecutive defeats, Royal Challengers won five matches on the bounce to remain in contention for a playoff berth. In the last game, RCB defeated Delhi Capitals by 47 runs here on Sunday to leap to fifth spot on the table with 12 points from 13 matches. "Our performances have markedly improved...

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Exotica

Welcome to the May edition of Exotica, the ultimate travel magazine for those seeking adventure and cultural immersion. This month, we have an exciting lineup of stories that will take you on a journey across India. Our cover story features the majestic Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, situated in the heart of Madhya Pradesh. Our correspondent has captured the essence of the reserve with its lush green forests, sprawling meadows, and, of course, the tigers. The reserve is a must-visit for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Get ready to experience the thrill of encountering these magnificent creatures up close and personal. For the foodies out there, we have an exclusive feature on Nagaland cuisine. Our writer takes you on a gastronomic journey to the far northeast, where you can discover the unique flavors and textures of this region's cuisine. From smoked meat to bamboo shoot delicacies, Nagaland has something to offer for everyone's taste buds. In addition to our other exciting features this month, we would like to draw your attention to the fascinating Burash flower, also known as Rhododendron in English. The Burash is a medicinal plant that grows in the Himalayan region and has been used in traditional medicine for centuries. The plant has many health benefits, including its ability to reduce inflammation and fever. The Burash flower is also known to be effective in treating respiratory ailments such as asthma and bronchitis, and has even been used to help alleviate pain during childbirth.