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Bridges to our knowledge

A way from seminars and conferences can we remember when was the last time we participated in an informal discussion about the role of a translator? We often exchange thoughts and ideas with friends, colleagues and acquaintances after coming in close proximity with some of the best literature of the world. We say that we’ve read “Crime and Punishment” instead of saying “Prestupléniye i nakazániye” or “One Hundred Years of Solitude” instead of saying “Cien años de soledad”.

Punjab Assembly passes Bengal-like Bill to remove Governor as Chancellor of state universities

Amidst the tussle between the Punjab Governor Banwari Lal Purohit and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann over various issues, the Punjab Assembly on Tuesday passed Punjab University Laws (Amendment) Bill 2023 to vest the powers of Chancellors of state universities with the state chief minister.

Tragedy strikes Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad: One dead, several injured as balcony collapses

The Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad took a tragic turn as an unfortunate incident occurred during the procession in the Dariyapur area, resulting in the loss of one life and leaving several injured.

Oppn uneasy over presence of Congress in Patna conclave

The Samajwadi Party has said parties that want to defeat the BJP should back the SP with a big heart

Approver in Viveka murder case booked for assaulting minor

Police in Andhra Pradesh's Pulivendula town have booked Sheikh Dastagiri, an accused turned-approver in former minister Y. S. Vivekananda Reddy's murder case, for allegedly assaulting a minor boy.

HC tells Kerala govt not to make payment for AI camera project

Kerala High Court issued the order in connection with a plea filed by two Congress leaders

Rath Yatra: Mamata prays for peace, end of divisive forces

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee did the aarati and put rose petals and Tulsi leaves at the feet of Lord Jagannath at the ISKCON temple in the city and prayed for equality, unity and peace for all.

KMC drive to pull down dilapidated structures begins

Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) today started pulling down an old dilapidated building on Nilmoni Mitra Street in north Kolkata.

SC verdict: Opp parties worry over effective use of Central forces

However, TMC leaders feel central forces presence will not have any impact on poll results

We're facing an era of transformation: Former secy

“India has taken a flight from its developing stage and has emerged as a reliable and potent voice for the Global South in the international arena,” said Sanjay Bhattacharya, IFS (Retd.), Former Secretary (CPV & OIA), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. The ambassador addressed the session titled ‘India needs the World and the World needs India – G20 and G7’ today at Bharat Chamber of Commerce.

Kids are back in classes after being rescued from child labour

With many families living below the poverty line, cases of children being forced into child labour are not uncommon in the villages.

Mamata's plea turned down, Bengal Foundation Day celebrated at Raj Bhavan

Guv said that \"Foundation Day is celebrated following an instruction from Prez\"

Lakhs throng Puri to witness Rath Yatra of Holy Trinity

Braving sweltering heat and humidity, lakhs of devotees thronged Odisha’s pilgrim town of Puri to witness the famous Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath and his siblings Lord Balabhadra and their sister Devi Subhadra on Tuesday. The three chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra decked up in all splendor and the holy trinity firmly ensconced were pulled by devotees with frenzied spiritual fervour from Sri Mandir to Gundicha temple for the nine-day sojourn of the deities.

Rescuers race against time to find missing sub in Atlantic Ocean

Rescuers in a remote area of the Atlantic Ocean raced against time early Tuesday to find a missing submersible carrying five people on a mission to document the wreckage of the Titanic.

Manipur HC asks state govt to allow limited net access

The Manipur High Court, in an interim order, directed the state authorities to provide limited internet services to the public in some designated places under the control of the state authorities, sources said here on Tuesday. The High Court's observation came on a Public Interest Litigation filed by different individuals. It will now hear the case again on 23 June.

Heatwave: Centre to send health experts' team to assist affected states

Experts from the Union Health Ministry, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) will visit Uttar Pradesh and Bihar to support the state governments in dealing with heat-related illnesses.

US State Visit will enrich depth and diversity of our partnership: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi left Tuesday morning on his first State visit to the United States, and said the visit at the invitation of President Joseph Biden and First Lady Dr Jill Biden “is a reflection of the vigour and vitality of the partnership between our democracies.”

SC backs HC order on Central forces for rural elections

Conduct of elections is not a licence to commit violence: SC

G20 Event Will Hear Youth On Investment In Their Health Needs

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in collaboration with the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn, Child Health (PMNCH), Geneva is organizing a G20 event "Health of Youth -- Wealth of Nation," here on Tuesday.

Maha Congress Demands Ban On 'Adipurush' For Slurson Religious Idols

Questioning whether the Censor Board was 'sleeping', the Maharashtra Congress on Monday demanded a ban on the Bollywood film "Adipurush" for insulting Hindu religious idols.

Alcaraz ready for Queen's Championships debut after Roland Garros disappointment

Playing in only his third professional tournament on grass, world No.2 Carlos Alcaraz is gearing up for a highly-anticipated debut at the Queens Championships where he's fighting to earn a maiden title on the grass.

Bhavani Devi wins India's first ever medal at Asian Fencing C'ships.

Olympian Bhavani Devi stunned reigning world champion and world No. 1 Misaki Emura of Japan to win India's first-ever medal, a bronze, in the women's sabre event at the Asian Fencing Championships 2023 in Wuxi, China on Monday.

Ashes Test: England set Australia 281-run target

In the first 20 minutes of the day, both Root and Ollie Pope played Bazball in its purest form

Wages are finally rising in Japan, as inflation eats away at consumer gains

Wages are rising in Japan more than they have in decades, at least for some workers. But so are prices, leaving many people feeling they must scrimp more than ever.

New Chinese premier starts 1st trip abroad to Germany and France

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has started a visit to Germany and France that comes as Europe seeks to balance concerns over economic dependence on China and about its stance toward Ukraine and Taiwan with a desire to engage Beijing on issues such as climate change.

Australia’s Senate votes for holdingreferendum on Indigenous Voice to Parliament within 6 months

Australia's Senate voted Monday to hold a referendum this year on creating an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, an advocate aiming to give the nation's most disadvantaged ethnic minority more say on government policy.

North Korea calls failed spy satellite launch 'the most serious’ shortcoming, vows 2nd launch

Top North Korean officials vowed to push for a second attempt to launch a spy satellite as they called their country's first, and failed, launch last month \"the most serious\" shortcoming this year and harshly criticized those responsible, state media reported Monday.

Pakistan widens manhunt for human traffickers after boat carrying hundreds sank off Greek coast

Pakistan declares day of mourning for citizens who died in sinking of boat off Greek coast

Blinken, Xi pledge to stabilize ties between two nations

Xi pronounced himself satisfied with progress made during talks in Beijing

Americans mark Juneteenth with parties, events and quiet reflection on the end of slavery

Americans across the country this weekend celebrated Juneteenth, marking the relatively new national holiday with cookouts, parades and other gatherings as they commemorated the end of slavery after the Civil War.