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Love songs, war cries and lies: Understanding the language of birdsong

New Delhi, Feb. 13 -- When a bird sings, it is not performing for us. It is speaking to the world it belongs to. - David Abram In Act 3, Scene 5 of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, the lovers spend th... Read More


USV acquires Wellbeing Nutrition

India, Feb. 13 -- Expands footprint in India's D2C nutraceutical market USV has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 79 per cent equity stake in Nutritionalab (Wellbeing Nutrition) marking a stra... Read More


'John Wick' single-player action game in works

Washington, Feb. 13 -- In a major development for action and gaming fans alike, a AAA video game based on the blockbuster 'John Wick' franchise is officially in the works. The single-player, third-pe... Read More


Homestays: UP pushes certifications to match record tourist footfall

Lucknow, Feb. 13 -- The UP government's Bed and Breakfast and Homestay Policy 2025 has gained significant momentum, with certifications witnessing nearly a fivefold rise within just over a month. Fro... Read More


KMC presents Rs 5902.43 crore Budget for 2026-27

Kolkata, Feb. 13 -- Mayor Firhad Hakim, on Friday, presented the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) budget for the financial year 2026-27 where the civic body seeks to spend Rs 5902.43 crore with the... Read More


Kathmandu begins to look back at its 'hitis'

Kathmandu, Feb. 13 -- A place called Bhotahiti has no hiti, and Sundhara no longer carries the flowing water that once defined it. Sukedhara has no visible source either, and across Kathmandu Valley, ... Read More


Argentina Ambassador to India lauds Khavda Solar Park's mission to power millions of Indian households

New Delhi, Feb. 13 -- Mariano Caucino, Argentina's Ambassador to India, on Friday lauded Gujarat's efforts towards solar and wind energy while appreciating the Khavda Solar Park, launched in 2020 by P... Read More


UP Police unveils SOPs to license pvt security training institutes

LUCKNOW, Feb. 13 -- In a major step to streamline and give a professional edge to the private security sector, the Uttar Pradesh Police has issued standard operating procedures (SOPs) for granting lic... Read More


Kolkata Municipal Corporation sees spike in taxpayers, brings 20,000 more properties under tax net

Kolkata, Feb. 13 -- The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has expanded its property tax base this financial year, bringing around 20,000 additional properties under the prescribed tax structure whil... Read More


Welfare & infra thrust: SMC unveils Rs 638.42 crore Budget

Siliguri, Feb. 13 -- Gautam Deb, the Mayor of Siliguri, presented a Budget of Rs. 638 crore 42 lakh for the 2026-27 financial year at Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC). The deficit stands at Rs. 10... Read More