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BJP wins four, SP two in UP MLC polls; counting continues in five seats

Polling for 11 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council seats resulted in the BJP winning four seats. The Samajwadi Party secured two seats amidst allegations of assault on an SP candidate in Agra. Counting was fraught with disputes, particularly in the Gorakhpur-Faizabad Teachers' constituency. The elections reflect a significant competition between the…

The Economic Times · 4h ago

Sharad Purnima in Braj: Raas Leela Night at Vrindavan and Barsana

The moon on Sharad Purnima is not the moon of any other night. Astronomers measure it as the full moon closest to the autumn equinox, when the earth's tilt brings the moon to its lowest arc across the sky, keeping it visible longer and washing everything in a flatter, cooler…

Times Life · Oct 24

Using AI to plan your next holiday? Sometimes, too much information is just too much

Imagine planning a holiday across India’s Golden Triangle: Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. You could compare dozens of websites, scroll through reviews and ask friends for recommendations.

The Conversation · Oct 20

Protesters demanding rollback of UGC regulations block Yamuna Expressway in Agra

Protesters demanding rollback of UGC regulations blocked the Yamuna Expressway in Agra on Sunday. Dozens of tractors were used to halt traffic, leading to a scuffle with police. The demonstrators alleged that some provisions could be misused against general-category students. Police managed to persuade the protesters to clear the road…

The Economic Times · Sep 20

India's Nilgai: Why the Bluebull Antelope Is Destroying Crops and What the Data Shows

What the Nilgai Actually IsBoselaphus tragocamelus, the nilgai, is the largest antelope on the Asian continent, with adult males standing up to 1.5 metres at the shoulder and weighing as much as 300 kilograms. The name means "blue cow" in Hindi, and that etymology matters: the animal's bovine appearance gave…

Times Life · Sep 18

Why Rhesus Macaques Thrive on Human Food in Indian Cities and What Reduces Conflict

The biology that makes rhesus macaques so good at city lifeRhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta) are dietary generalists, which is the single most important fact about them. Where a specialist frugivore needs intact forest, a rhesus monkey can extract nutrition from chapati scraps, temple prasad, market waste, and raw sugarcane with…

Times Life · Sep 13

UP RERA approves 13 realty projects worth Rs 2,380 cr; Barabanki tops list

Uttar Pradesh RERA approved thirteen real estate projects valued at over Rs 2,380 crore. These projects will create 4,724 residential and commercial units across six districts. Barabanki received the highest investment while Lucknow saw the most units approved. Varanasi, Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddh Nagar, and Agra also received project approvals. The…

The Economic Times · Sep 11

Mandu in the Monsoon: Walking Madhya Pradesh's Medieval Ruins When the Crowds Have Gone

The plateau receives you without ceremonyThe road to Mandu rises through switchbacks and then stops rising, and suddenly you are on top of something. The Malwa plateau spreads in every direction, flat and ancient, and the town itself, if you can call it that, sits inside fort walls that were…

Times Life · Sep 11

Orchha on the Betwa: Bundelkhand's Palace Town Where the Crowds Never Arrived

The town that time forgot to developOrchha's cenotaphs line the Betwa's edge the way old men sit outside a chai shop, unhurried, unannounced, assuming you'll notice them on your own terms. There are fourteen of them, built between the 16th and 19th centuries for the Bundela rulers, and on a…

Times Life · Sep 11

Inside the Maharajas' Express: The Cabins, Routes and People Who Actually Book India's Most Luxury Train

What You Are Actually BuyingThe cheapest berth on the Maharajas' Express starts at roughly $4,000 per person for a five-night itinerary. That number stops most people cold, and then they read it again to check they haven't misplaced a zero. They haven't. The Presidential Suite, one of two on the…

Times Life · Sep 8