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planner: Surbhi PathakLast updated: August 30, 2024 08:03 UTCHeavy rains lashed several parts of Delhi on Thursday, with the temperature dropping six notches to 28.8 degrees Celsius. Delhi's main weather station Safdarjung's observation station recorded 77.1 mm of rainfall on August 29.Gujarat has experienced heavy rainfall for several days, causing severe flooding in many cities in the state. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to occur at isolated places in Gujarat on Friday due to the influence of deep depression over Kutch and adjoining areas of Saurashtra. On August 31, heavy showers are likely to occur in coastal areas…

Maala Parvathi, a popular actor and activist in the Malayalam film industry who actively speaks out on women's safety and social concerns, also has horrific stories of encounters with “sexual predators”. A shiver runs down one's spine.She narrated some of the traumatic experiences she faced while shooting for Malayalam films, and she felt angry and frustrated every time she recalled them. She narrated her experience in an interview with News18 at a time when the southern film industry is witnessing a series of exposés in which women share their stories of sexual exploitation and mental harassment, sometimes resulting in job…

Kozhikode-based Sajeer is the first young Malayalam male artiste in the history of Malayalam cinema to level sodomy charges against renowned director Ranjith, who is facing sexual assault charges.A 29-year-old senior executive of a private hotel in Kerala has opened up about an incident that took place in Bengaluru 12 years ago, in which he accused a Malayalam supervisor of sexually assaulting him in an “unnatural manner”. Saghir previously had a small role in the 2006 film “The Notebook.”He had hoped to continue working as an actor in the Malayalam film industry and participated in the shooting of a film…

Article by Eric Worrell The “record-breaking” winter heatwave sweeping Australia could be saving households millions of dollars on home heating bills. But obviously we shouldn't view the sudden end of winter as a good thing. Heatwave brings Australia's winter weather to abrupt end as climate change upends seasons Climate reporter Jesse Davis reports Australians across the country were basking in the bright winter sunshine on Sunday afternoon. Flowers are blooming early, Melbourne's football matches are being played in 24-degree temperatures, heavy rain has dampened the remainder of another poor snow season and the ski slopes are in mourning. … Although…

Last updated: August 29, 2024 6:29 pm ISTThis farming method involves the entire community.This collective effort involves not only agriculture but also maintaining social bonds and cultural traditions. Do you know how traditional rice cultivation was done in the past? In the Dakshin Kannada region, traditional rice cultivation was once a deep-rooted communal and ritual practice. This farming method brings the entire community together during the rice growing season. The process begins with the use of oxen or buffaloes to plow the fields, a task that is not only labor intensive but also the focus of community collaboration. After plowing,…

Last updated: August 29, 2024 6:29 pm ISTPolice have conducted searches in several locations.Police arrested individuals involved in the manufacture and sale of domestically produced firearms. The issue of domestically produced guns has become a topic of discussion across Telangana. Police have been conducting searches in various places to catch criminals involved in arms trading. Several earlier reports suggested that hundreds of people were involved in these illegal professions. After weeks of investigation, police recently arrested a person involved in manufacturing the guns, according to media reports. Officials also arrested two men who reportedly purchased the firearms. Rajanna Sircilla District…

Last updated: August 30, 2024 05:00 US Standard TimeAaj Ka Panchang, August 30, 2024: The sun is expected to rise at 5:58 AM and is expected to set at 6:45 PM. (Image source: Shutterstock) Aaj Ka Panchang, August 30, 2024: Check titi, auspicious and inauspicious timings and other details. AAJ KA PANCHANG, August 30, 2024: Dwadashi Tithi and Trayodashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha are scheduled to take place on Friday, August 30, reports Drik Panchang. Both Krishna Dwadashi and Krishna Trayodashi are considered to be ideal times to start important undertakings and fall under the Shubh Muhurta time. On this…

Women here rarely buy vegetables from outside because most of them are grown in their own yards. (News 18 photos)This village in Uttar Pradesh is famous for its kitchen gardens, and despite being classified as a “backward” village, it still thrives thanks to women's clever recycling of kitchen water to grow vegetables in their yardsPeople living in Sikandarpur village in Meerut district of Uttar Pradesh have set a unique example by saving every drop of water. Villagers use water from the kitchen to grow vegetables in their yards. This makes this village a source of inspiration for other villages in…

Last updated: August 29, 2024 6:34 pm ISTThe scheme is called Isai Kudil.The program is designed to familiarize students with dance and singing activities and learning.The Puducherry Education Department has taken the initiative to involve students in dance and music activities. The department has launched a new program to this end, involving public school students, Local18 reported. Titled 'Isai Kudil', the program aims to familiarize government school students with dance and singing activities while studying. Bharatiyar University is a music institution in Pondicherry that gives priority to candidates' dancing, singing and music skills during admission. In order to better develop…

Last updated: August 29, 2024 6:45 pm (IST)More than 200 students study in this school.All classrooms at ML Poongavana Chettiar Government Primary School are equipped with smart TVs and rooftop dining rooms.School plays a vital role in a child's life. But recently, a government school in Puducherry has come into limelight for its uniqueness as it has been turned into a herb garden.Puducherry Public Schools used to have various issues like lack of clean ventilation facilities, toilets and space facilities but now this has changed and they are improving the infrastructure in government schools beyond private schools. Now, in Puducherry,…