The joy of reading PG Wodehouse is to discover two or three original similes per page that leave you marvelling at the man’s genius. Sample just one: “As an energetic Socialist, I do my best to see the good that is in him, but it’s hard. Comrade Bristow’s the most striking argument against the equality of man I’ve ever come across”. Arvind Panagariya’s collection of mostly newspaper articles that appeared in the Indian print media over 1989-2023 are also striking arguments against equality aka arguments in favour of markets and…
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Amid ‘panjiri’ row, Centre asks Punjab why contract was handed over to ‘private company’ | Chandigarh News
Days after senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and Bathinda MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal raised the issue of alleged “substandard panjiri” given to lactating mothers, pregnant women, and children in Punjab, the Centre has written to the state government, asking why the procurement of food items under the Integrated Child Development Service (ICDS) programme was handed over to a private company after taking it from state’s cooperative, Verka. The issue has hogged headlines in the state recently with Anganwadi workers alleging “rampant corruption” in the decision to take away the…
Bigg Boss OTT 3’s Naezy says he was ‘respected in the house’, cheers for winner Sana Makbul: ‘Excited to see the love I’m getting’ | Television News
As Anil Kapoor-hosted Bigg Boss OTT 3 concluded on Friday evening, actress Sana Makbul defeated rapper Naezy to win the trophy. While Naezy seemed to have lost the prize money of Rs 25 lakh and the title, he was happy to see his friend take the trophy home. In an exclusive interview with indianexpress.com, Naezy shared how he was hoping to win, but was happy for Sana Makbul. He also went on to share how Gully Boy which was inspired from his life story went on to backfire for him.…
DU releases academic calendar for first year students; classes from August 29 | Education News
DU 2024: The University of Delhi has released the academic calendar for the first-year undergraduate students for the academic session of 2024-2025. The semester 1 classes will begin from Thursday, August 29. DU will conduct a theory examination for these students from January 6 and after the conduction of the semester examination, the students will be given winter break. Candidates can view the full academic schedule from the official website – admission.uod.ac.in. The winter break will two days from January 25-26. DU students will start their second semester from Monday,…
Paris Olympics 2024: Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medina’s iconic photo by Jerome Brouillet breaks the Internet | Trending News
The photo of Brazilian surf star Gabriel Medina clicked immediately after riding the largest wave of the day at Teahupoo, Tahiti—securing the highest individual surfing score in Olympic history—has been recognised as one of the standout images of the 2024 Olympic Games. The image was captured by French photographer Jerome Brouillet. The photo of Medina riding the barrel of the wave went viral, but it was the instant he emerged, celebrating with a stunning kick-out, that photographer Brouillet captured perfectly. In a moment that feels straight out of a dream…
Daljit Chaudhary given additional charge as BSF DG, day after Centre repatriated Nitin Agrawal to state cadre | India News
A day after removing Border Security Force (BSF) Director General Nitin Agrawal and repatriating him to his home state, the Ministry of Home Affairs has appointed Daljit Singh Chaudhary, Director General of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), as the Acting Director General of the BSF. Chaudhary will hold the position until a regular appointment is made or further orders are issued. #JUSTIN:A day after repatriating BSF DG Nitin Agrawal to his state cadre, the Centre has assigned Additional Charge of the post of DG (BSF) to DG (SSB) Daljit Singh…
Karnataka GST AAR Exempts Pushti, Powdered Mix of Sugar, Pulses and Cereals
The Karnataka Authority for Advance Rulings (AAR) held that “Pushti,” a powdered mixture of cereals, pulses, and sugar, is waived from GST (Goods and Services Tax). The petitioner, Raibag Taluka MSPC is registered as a “Society” under the Karnataka Societies Registration Act of 1960. They are in supplying supplementary products to Anganwadi centres via the Child Development Project Office (CDPO). CDPO of the respective Taluks supervises the activities and operations of the Applicant. From the open market, the Applicant purchased raw materials and ingredients, which were then cleaned, roasted, and…
Ulajh box office collection day 1: Janhvi Kapoor’s film has a worse opening than Kangana Ranaut’s Tejas, earns Rs 1.1 crore | Bollywood News
Ulajh box office collection day 1: Janhvi Kapoor‘s spy thriller Ulajh, with seasoned actors Roshan Mathew and Gulshan Deviah in ensemble cast, did not open to great reviews on Friday and it looks like the film’s opening day collections were reflective of the same. The film could only manage to collect Rs 1.1 crore on its first day as per industry tracker Sacnilk. This is Janhvi’s fifth film in theatres since her career started in 2018 and her second theatrical release this year after Mr and Mrs Mahi. Her worst…
Major breakthrough: PAU develops leaf curl virus-resistant breeding lines for cotton crop | Chandigarh News
In a breakthrough for the cotton crop cultivation in the region, the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, has successfully developed virus-resistant breeding lines against the Cotton Leaf Curl Disease (CLCuD) by utilising a wild cotton species Gossypium armourianum. Speaking to The Indian Express, Dr Satbir Singh Gosal, Vice-Chancellor, PAU, said that the breakthrough has been achieved after more than two decades of research by the university’s cotton scientists. “Carried by sap-sucking insect whitefly, CLCuD is the most severe disease affecting American cotton in the North Indian states of Punjab, Haryana,…
Today in Politics: Karnataka BJP begins march against ‘corrupt’ Siddaramaiah govt; AAP-LG reach yet another flashpoint | Political Pulse News
The BJP is going all out in its bid to corner the Siddaramaiah government in Karnataka. On Friday, BJP Karnataka president BY Vijayendra said the party was starting a seven-day padayatra (foot march) from Bengaluru to Mysuru on Saturday to take the fight against the Congress government to its “logical end”. The BJP has organised the march to raise further heat on Siddaramiah over the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam. The BJP has alleged that the CM’s wife Parvati was “illegally” benefitting from MUDA after the agency encroached…