Time warp: Indus Valley, silken weaves, and the Kashmiri floor covering
There are Kashmiri mats with roots in the Indus Valley; others are woven just for children. A new book explores how floor coverings here evolved over centuries. Key Points
Hindustan TimesCouple found murdered at home in Meerut
The bodies of Pramod Karanwal (52) and his wife Mamta (50) were found in a room on the first floor of their house in sector-6 of Shastri Nagar locality, said senior superintendent of police (SSP) Rohit Sajwan, who inspected the spot. Sajwan said initial probe suggested that a sharp-edged weapon was used to kill the couple and the angle of loot had also not been ruled out. Key Points
Hindustan TimesBihar floor test: Heavy security outside Tejashwi Yadav's house, several BJP-JDU MLAs missing
Two weeks after returning to the NDA fold, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will face a floor test in the state Assembly today. Political tension between the Mahagathbandhan and the NDA is at an all-time high as both sides organised critical get-togethers almost back to back. Follow Indiatoday.in for all the live updates of the crucial test that the renewed Nitish Kumar-BJP alliance government is expected to cross easily. Key Points
India TodayHow India Inc is boosting productivity by using intelligent technologies
Assembly lines are becoming less dependent on humans-the shop floor foreman's holler is headed toward extinction. Instead, data and intelligent technologies have taken charge of factory machines, instructing them on tasks that need to be completed. Key Points
Economic TimesDouble murder in UP’s Meerut, couple found dead with throats slit
The murders came to light after the couple’s son asked a neighbour to check on his family after his calls went unanswered. The elderly parents of one of the victims were found unconscious on the ground floor of the house. Key Points
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Uddhav Thackeray cannot be restored as Maha CM as he resigned before floor test: SC
The Supreme Court on Thursday said that it cannot interfere with the formation of the Eknath Shinde government in Maharashtra as former Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray resigned from the post without facing a floor test. The SC held that the governor erred in relying on the resolution of the faction of MLAs of Shiv Sena to conclude that Thackeray had lost majority. Key Points
Economic TimesRead an exclusive excerpt from the book floor Coverings of Kashmir
Promil Pande traces the ancient traditions and knowledge systems that exist around Kashmir’s unique floor coverings. An excerpt from a section on the wagoo mat. Key Points
Hindustan Times12 injured in apartment floor collapse in US state of Pennsylvania
Seven people were taken to hospitals and five others were treated at the scene after the 11.50 pm on Saturday collapse at Elm by Traverse Commons about a mile (1.6 kilometers) from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesStop doing kegels: Pelvic floor health specialist
Kegels won't improve orgasms and are unnecessary for most people, a pelvic floor specialist said. In fact, they could cause damage. Key Points
Insider'I am Hemant Soren part 2': New Jharkhand CM Champai Soren hails predecessor as JMM-led govt wins floor test
Champai Soren defends Hemant Soren's work, alleges injustice is being done to him. The JMM-led coalition also won the confidence motion in Jharkhand Assembly with a majority of 47:29 on Monday afternoon. Key Points
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Bihar floor test: Tension between NDA, Mahagathbandhan heats up ahead trust vote tomorrow
Bihar floor Test Live: Two weeks after returning to the NDA fold, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will face a floor test in the state Assembly on Monday, February 12. Political tension between the Mahagathbandhan and the NDA is at an all-time high as both sides organised critical get-togethers almost back to back. Follow Indiatoday.in for all the live updates ahead of the crucial test tomorrow. Key Points
India TodayHemant Soren allowed to take part in floor test, lawyer says ED cat out of bag
Hemant Soren has been allowed by a court to take part in the floor test on February 5. ED opposed to the former Jharkhand CM's petition. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesStilt parking now mandatory for all Ghaziabad buildings
Ghaziabad's stilt parking rule aims to reduce congestion: The revisions now mandate the provision of stilt parking for all types of houses, without accounting for it in the calculation of the purchasable floor area ratio (FAR). Instead, stilt parking will be considered part of the building's height. Key Points
Economic TimesMindful movements: Teaching children emotional regulation through yoga practices
Discover the transformative power of yoga in teaching children emotional regulation. Explore effective techniques and empower their emotional well-being. | Health Key Points
Hindustan TimesMother-daughter dead after iron pipe falls on auto in Jogeshwari
According to the police, the incident occurred around 4.15pm when the duo, identified as Shama Bano Asif Shaikh, 28, and Aayat, was returning home from the latter’s school, Farooq High School for Girls. Near Shalyak hospital along the Western Express Highway, a heavy circular iron pipe fell on the auto from fourth or fifth floor of an under-construction building belonging to slum rehabilitation authority | Mumbai news Key Points
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Uddhav Thackeray's biggest mistake exposed in Supreme Court? Quitting before losing floor test
The Supreme Court was hearing petitions of the Uddhav Thackeray camp against the Maharashtra governor's order for a floor test and the subsequent toppling of his government. "How can we reinstate a government, which has itself admitted to have lost the majority," the court asked. Key Points
India TodayThe 9-minute core workout that Ryan Gosling and the Kens in 'Barbie' did for chiseled abs
Gosling and his fellow Kens did weight lifting, pilates, and dancing, the cast trainer said. For the abs, nine minutes is Kenough. Key Points
InsiderGovt to sell 7% in NLC India via offer-for-sale, aims to raise ₹2,058 cr
The government plans to offload a 7% stake in NLC India through an offer-for-sale (OFS), including a green shoe option of 2%. The OFS, opening for non-retail investors on Thursday and for retail investors on March 11, aims to raise around ₹2,058 crore. The floor price is set at ₹212 per equity share, at a discount to the closing price of ₹226.7 apiece on Wednesday. Key Points
Economic TimesGhaziabad: Shocked by husband’s death, 23-year-old jumps to death from 7th floor
There were several family members in the house when the body was brought home. Seeing her husband’s body, she ran towards the balcony and jumped off. Key Points
Hindustan TimesDr Shriram Nene suggests 5 things you need to do if you have a desk job
Keep your feet resting on the floor. The legs should be at 90 degrees. If possible, get an ergonomic chair, said Dr Shriram Nene Key Points
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Sajjan Jindal-owned JSW Energy to raise ₹5,000 crore via QIP; Details here
“The share placement could be done in one or more tranches at a floor price of 510.09 rupees apiece on April 5 - a 6% discount to the company's last closing price of 540.20 rupees,” JSW Group's energy arm said. Key Points
mint9 IT professionals, going home after work, injured as Noida lift crashes from 8th floor
A lift carrying nine Erasmith Technologies employees in Noida's River Side tower crashed from the eighth floor to the basement, causing injuries. The cause is unknown, but two building maintenance personnel are in custody. Recent incidents in Noida and Great Noida have prompted discussions about mandatory maintenance legislation. The draft legislation has been pending for years. Key Points
Economic TimesVedant Fashions promoter to sell up to 9.88% stake via OFS
The promoter of Vedant Fashions, Ravi Modi Family Trust, plans to sell 7% stake in the company through an OFS. The offer is being proposed with an option to sell an additional 2.88% stake in the event of oversubscription. The floor price is fixed at Rs 1,161 per share, which is nearly 7% discount to the last closed price. The offer is open for non-retail investors only and on May 19, which is the T Key Points
Economic TimesHT This Day: May 16, 1935 -- Westernisation menace in cultural tastes
“Art is not a luxury of the well-to-do. The poor man needs it as much in his cottage-building, his pots, his floor decorations his clay-deities and in many other ways.” Says Rabindranath Tagore, in his message to the village Industries’ Association. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesLargest deep-sea coral reef to date is mapped by scientists off the US Atlantic coast
The total area is nearly three times the size of Yellowstone National Park. Scientists have mapped the largest coral reef deep in the ocean, stretching... Key Points
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Largest deep-sea coral reef to date is mapped by scientists off the US Atlantic coast
The total area is nearly three times the size of Yellowstone National Park. Scientists have mapped the largest coral reef deep in the ocean, stretching hundreds... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaJharkhand floor Test LIVE Updates: Section 144 imposed as Champai Soren govt seeks trust vote
Jharkhand floor Test Live Updates: JMM leader Champai Soren government will seek a vote of confidence on Monday, the first day of the two-day assembly session. The alliance among the JMM, Congress and the RJD has 47 MLAs, and it is supported from outside by a lone CPIML(L) legislator. Key Points
MintAnalysts cautious on NLC OFS over rich valuations
On the first day of the offer for sale (OFS) on Thursday, the non-retail investor category was subscribed 2.92 times. The government is selling as much as 97 million shares (including the green shoe option) in the OFS and has set the floor price at ₹212 a share. The stock fell 3.3% to ₹219.10 on Thursday. Key Points
Economic TimesNitish Kumar wins trust vote for NDA government in Bihar floor test
Hours before the trust vote, back-to-back meetings were held by the ruling and the opposition parties. JD(U) had issued a three-line whip asking all MLAs to be present during the test. According to reports, JD(U) MLAs were not shifted anywhere before the floor test. Key Points
Economic TimesAkshara Haasan buys luxe apartment in Khar for ₹15.75 crore
Actor Akshara Haasan, daughter of Kamal Haasan, has purchased a 2,354 sq ft apartment in a luxury project in Khar, Mumbai for ₹15.75 crore. The apartment is located on the 13th floor of a 15-storey tower and includes three car parking spaces. | Mumbai news Key Points
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More flights coming to Chennai Airport soon as AAI plans big modifications
Chennai airport is to create two domestic terminals to handle more flights during peak hours after the refurbishment of an unused arrival terminal. The changes will be made to the old international departure terminal and the ground-floor arrival terminal after a security inspection of the site. The upgrade is expected to increase the airport's capacity to almost 19 million passengers a year. Key Points
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