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Photo: AI ImageDhanbad to hold mega help desk camps at all polling stations, today
Dhanbad: A one-day Mega Help Desk Camp will be organised at all polling stations across Dhanbad district on Saturday, October 10, as part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR-2026) of electoral rolls. The initiative aims to resolve pending voter-related issues, assist eligible citizens in completing documentation, and ensure that all eligible voters are included in…
Photo: PTICeiling fan removal debate: How several foreign universities modified campuses to prevent suicides
Spring-loaded “antisuicide” fans, enclosing fans in mesh guards or replacing ceiling fans with wall-mounted units—the physical modifications by Indian educational institutions to prevent student suicides might be attracting criticism as “bandaid measures”, but the approach has been adopted previously by several foreign universities. University of Houston (UH) had in 2023 made changes in its infrastructure,…
Photo: TGC/AI GeneratedDurga Saptashati Paath: Significance and 8 Traditional Practices Devotees Must Know
The recitation of Durga Saptashati holds great significance in Hinduism, particularly during Navratri. It is one of the most revered religious texts associated with the worship and blessings of Goddess Durga. The scripture contains profound spiritual teachings and insights into devotion, worship, and spiritual practices. According to religious beliefs, devotees who recite it with sincerity…
Photo: TGC/AI GeneratedSharadiya Navratri 2026: Dates, Ghatasthapana Shubh Muhurat and Maa Durga’s Vahan
This festival is not just a religious celebration but also represents spiritual strength, faith, purity and positivity. Here is everything you need to know about the Sharadiya Navratri 2026 date, Ghatasthapana Muhurat, Pratipada Tithi and Maa Durga’s Vahan. Sharadiya Navratri is one of the most important Hindu festivals, celebrated with devotion and enthusiasm across India.…
Photo: AI ImageFrance’s Gen-Z Revolt: When a School Crisis Becomes a Crisis of Trust
What began in France as a revolt over missing teachers, overcrowded classrooms and deteriorating school buildings has become something considerably larger: a test of the relationship between a younger generation and a state increasingly struggling to reconcile public expectations with fiscal constraint. The protests, which began in the Paris region in September, have spread to…
Photo: Mukesh Kumar BhattLocked gates, neglect and encroachments shrink city’s recreational spaces
For residents of the city, finding a safe and accessible open space for a morning walk, jogging or children’s play is becoming difficult. While the city continues to expand, several public parks, playgrounds and open spaces are either inaccessible, poorly maintained, occupied or restricted by limited timings and entry levels. Residents said that instead of…
Photo: TGC/AI GeneratedSharadiya Navratri: Significance, Astrological Importance and Rituals Explained
Sharadiya Navratri is one of the most important festivals dedicated to Goddess Durga and Shakti, the divine feminine power. The festival is observed for nine days and is associated with devotion, spiritual discipline, fasting and the worship of the nine forms of Goddess Durga. According to the Hindu calendar, Sharadiya Navratri begins on Pratipada (the…
Photo: TGC/AI GeneratedToday’s Horoscope – October 8, 2026
Based on the effects of the movements of various planets on your zodiac sign, know how your day is likely to be, along with your lucky number and lucky colour for the day. Aries Differences and misunderstandings at work will be resolved, and you may receive a new position or additional responsibilities. However,…
Photo: AI ImageRailway hospital to undergo a Rs 2.60 crore renovation
Sick and injured passengers, and both working and retired railway employees in Dhanbad railway division will get better medical facilities now with work for renovation of the railway hospital commencing this month at an estimated budget of Rs 2.60 crore. Chief medical superintendent, Dhanbad divisional railway hospital, Dr A M Topno said after revamp of…
Photo: AI ImageIndian Bureaucracy—A Complex Institutional Architecture
An evaluation of the Indian bureaucracy—often referred to as the ‘steel frame’ of the nation—reveals a complex institutional architecture. Originally designed by the British colonial administration to maintain order and collect revenue, it was retrofitted post-independence to drive socio-economic development and democratic governance. While this structure has successfully held a highly diverse nation together, it…
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