Rashmi

Mansoor Khan's directorial debut, 'Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak', nearly featured a happy ending as suggested by producer Nasir Hussain. However, the cast and crew, including Aamir Khan and Juhi Chawla, felt a tragic climax was more fitting.

Twin sisters Srishti and Drishti Kumari, both 16, have jointly topped Carmel School's ICSE X exams with an outstanding 97.6%. The daughters of doctors attributed their success to consistent study, mutual encouragement, and parental guidance. They plan to follow in their parents' footsteps and pursue medicine, preparing for NEET.

Students under the NSUI banner held a silent protest at Doranda College, demanding teacher appointments, student body elections since 2019, and improved sanitation. They highlighted a poor teacher-student ratio and inadequate facilities like washrooms and drinking water. The college principal assured that campus-level issues would be addressed, while university-level matters require higher intervention.

Identical twins Srishti and Drishti Kumari from Hazaribag achieved a remarkable feat, jointly topping their school with an identical 97.6% in the ICSE Class X board examinations. The daughters of doctor parents, they also secured the same marks in English and Hindi, attributing their success to mutual encouragement and a disciplined study routine.

Thieves who stole 25 high-value saris worth Rs 7.18 lakh from a government handloom outlet in Angul have returned 24 of them. The well-dressed women, caught on CCTV, sent the saris back via courier, with one suspect reportedly apologizing and citing embarrassment from the viral video. Police confirm legal action will proceed despite the restitution.

Bihar's street vendors, numbering over 2 lakh, face significant challenges despite some progress. While many hold vending certificates and access loans, institutional gaps and legal protection remain critical issues. Evictions are often arbitrary, with vendors receiving no prior notice. Patna alone has around 40,000 vendors, highlighting the need for designated vending zones across the state.

About 91% centres run from rented spaces, over half barely in 25-50 square yards, and 22% in even smaller areas

At convocations across Rajasthan, the applause is increasingly for women—gold medals, top ranks and multiple awards now routinely go to girls. This public sweep reflects a quieter, 18-year transformation in higher education, driven by policy tweaks, expanding institutions and changing family choices. Enrolment has surged, parity has tipped, and campuses are being reshaped by women’s presence in classrooms, hostels and student leadership. Yet the shift is uneven: access still depends on distance, safety and district-level course options, and subject choices remain clustered in familiar streams

Fertility specialists are increasingly diagnosing women in their mid-20s with Premature Ovarian Failure (POF), a condition previously unexpected at this age. This trend, linked to modern lifestyle factors like stress and diet, signals a significant shift in women's reproductive health, impacting fertility and overall hormonal well-being.

Wildlife officials apprehended a couple in Odisha's Debrigarh forest for poaching a peahen using a snare. The pair was caught cooking the bird's meat and had collected its eggs and feathers. Authorities emphasized the need for vigilance against poaching of ground-nesting birds, including peacocks, francolins, and partridges, within the sanctuary.

A Bengaluru resident faces charges for allegedly abusing and obstructing census officials during enumeration work in RT Nagar. The complaint details the use of abusive language and interference with government duties. Police have registered an FIR under relevant sections of the BNS, initiating an investigation into the incident.

Lexicon Art's 'Dvaita: Dualities' exhibition in Delhi explores philosophical contrasts, revealing oneness through art. The show features eleven artists and runs until May 18.

Maternal care in India shows improved access but uneven postnatal experiences, with breastfeeding struggles, weak follow-ups, and limited mental health support hindering recovery. Experts emphasize continuous guidance and a shift from delivery-centric to mother-centric care, highlighting the crucial role of family and early preparation for better outcomes.

Police found the decomposed body of realtor Sudhir Patra in a forest area. Patra was abducted on April 15. His family identified him by his clothes. An anonymous caller had demanded Rs 2 crore ransom. Police suspect he was killed on the night of abduction. Investigations are underway into business rivalry and past enmity. Arrests are expected soon.

A young woman, recently engaged, was found dead in a field in Kendrapada, a day after going missing. Her father alleges a neighbour, involved in a land dispute and opposed to her marriage, is responsible. Police are investigating, with an autopsy and forensic examination pending to determine the cause of death and rule out sexual assault.