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Marie Curie (Image: Wikipedia) When people talk about Marie Curie today, they usually start at the end of the story. The Nobel Prizes. The scientific breakthroughs. The place she occupies among the giants of modern science.The beginning was far less glamorous.Before the world knew her name, Curie was a young woman in Russian-controlled Poland, a…
Hyderabad realtor kills wife 3 months after arrest for plotting her murder
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Swapan Dasgupta (File photo) NEW DELHI: Newly sworn-in West Bengal ministers were allocated portfolios on Wednesday, with Swapan Dasgupta placed in charge of the finance department and Tapas Roy appointed as industries minister.Dasgupta was elected from the Rashbehari assembly constituency and is a former Rajya Sabha member.The allocation covered 13 Cabinet ministers and 22 ministers of state, including three with independent charge.BJP MLA from Bidhannagar, Sharadwat Mukherjee, was named health minister. Dudh Kumar Mondal was given the agriculture portfolio, while journalist-turned-politician Jagannath Chattopadhyay was appointed higher education minister. Dipak Barman took charge of the school education department.Shankar Ghosh, the MLA from Siliguri, was assigned tourism and parliamentary affairs, while Arjun Singh was given responsibility for the labour and transport ministries.Among ministers of state with independent charge, Indranil Khan was allotted the sports and youth portfolio along with consumer affairs, and Malati Rava Roy was given charge of women and child development.In total, 35 MLAs were sworn in as ministers on June 1, as West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari expanded his cabinet, taking the council of ministers’ strength to 41.This is the BJP’s first government in West Bengal after it defeated the Trinamool Congress in the state assembly elections held in late April, ending the Mamata Banerjee-led party’s 15-year rule.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosParaquat Debate: Why Is India Still Allowing A Herbicide Banned In 74 Countries?Narendra Modi Overtakes Jawaharlal Nehru As India’s Longest-Serving Democratically Elected PMPOK Protests, Detentions & Killings Vs Zojila Tunnel: Two Very Different Stories Across KashmirTMC Faces Fresh Rebellion As MPs Cozy Up To NDA, Shatrughan Sinha’s Silence Raises QuestionsDelhi Races Against Monsoon: 70% Drain Desilting Completed, June 15 Deadline SetFlying Could Cost More As Government-Backed ATF Price Hike Raises Airline Operating CostsIndus Waters Treaty In Abeyance: Centre Says Pakistan Won’t Get ‘A Single Drop’ Of WaterMamata Banerjee’s Rare Meeting With Sonia Gandhi Sparks Speculation Of Opposition RealignmentIndia’s Nuclear Posture Shifts As SIPRI Flags Deployment Of 12 Warheads | WatchCongress Alleges EC Blocked Delegation Amid Meenakshi Natarajan Rajya Sabha Nomination Row | Watch123PhotostoriesShould parents read their child’s chats? Experts weigh inWhy toxic people feel so familiar to you: 5 psychology-backed reasons that may surprise youExplore the temple that you should visit for mental peace; according to birth dateNikhil Kamath’s Bengaluru home is an epitome of modern luxury, sustainability and effortless sophisticationTreasure hunt to game tournament: 10 fun and budget-friendly summer activities for kids aged 8–12This town is built under massive cliffs and is becoming a must-visit destinationBalcony gardening tips: 6 Smart ways to transform a tiny apartment balcony into a lush green retreatWhy more young Indians are being diagnosed with diabetes despite not being overweightThis day, that year: From Bonnie and Clyde’s devastating crash to Spirit Rover’s Mars journey — How June 10 shaped the worldHanging baskets turning thin: 7 Smart care tips to keep them overflowing with flowers123Hot PicksSourth Africa ShootingBharathirajaDelhi hotel fireAshok MuralidaranFIFA World Cup ScheduleKarnataka Trader NewsHector PennKerala Plus One ResultTNEA Random NumberTop TrendingBAN vs AUS Live ScoreUS Iran warGold Rate TodayFIFA World Cup 2026Delhi Hotel FireChennai TNSTC BusMeerut Conversion CaseBareilly NewsFilmmaker Bharathiraja DeathKarnataka Murder
Swapan Dasgupta (File photo) NEW DELHI: Newly sworn-in West Bengal ministers were allocated portfolios on Wednesday, with Swapan Dasgupta placed in charge of the finance department and Tapas Roy appointed as industries minister.Dasgupta was elected from the Rashbehari assembly constituency and is a former Rajya Sabha member.The allocation covered 13 Cabinet ministers and 22 ministers…
Sachin Tendulkar said ‘try to put that aside and start from zero’, recalls ODI World Cup hero Jemimah Rodrigues
Jemimah Rodrigues (AP Photo) India batter Jemimah Rodrigues has revealed how a timely message from cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar helped her stay grounded after one of the biggest moments of her career.Rodrigues played a match-winning unbeaten 127 against Australia in the Women’s ODI World Cup semifinal last year, helping India beat the dominant side and…
Chinese investors blocked from SpaceX IPO: How they are finding alternative routes to gain exposure
Chinese investors are seeking indirect ways to gain exposure to SpaceX’s highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO), after being excluded from direct participation in what could become the world’s largest listing.The surge in interest around Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite internet company has triggered strong fear of missing out (FOMO) among mainland investors. With direct…
CUET UG result 2026 soon: NTA to release scorecards; check latest updates, steps here
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Years after sharing screen space with some of Indian cinema’s finest talents, veteran actor Rohini Hattangadi revisited a memory that perfectly captured the kind of person Smita Patil was behind the spotlight. The incident dates back to the casting process of Richard Attenborough’s acclaimed film ‘Gandhi’, where both actors found themselves competing for the same…
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The first few days of bringing a dog home usually look picture-perfect – new toys, excited family members, and a camera full of photos. Then reality settles in. Walks need planning, feeding needs structure, and even a short trip outside suddenly feels like a small mission.Ask any pet parent, and they’ll tell you the same…
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Effective July 1, US embassy creates $750 ‘fast pass’ for business and tourist visa interviews: Who can apply and all other requirements
Getting a visa to visit the US may soon take less time for some travelers, but at a cost. Starting July 1, travelers applying for B1 and B2 nonimmigrant visas for business and tourist purposes will be able to pay extra to jump ahead of others in the queue for visa interviews. This Temporary Final…
‘They speak only for themselves’: UK Sikh group distance community from social media commentators Harman Kapoor, Bobby Singh
The UK Gurdwara Alliance has issued a public clarification stating that social media commentators Harman Kapoor and Bobby Singh do not represent the Sikh community, Sikh institutions or any recognised Sikh representative body.In a statement, the organisations said neither individual had been authorised, appointed or mandated to speak on behalf of Sikhs. They stressed that…
‘Egregious, blatantly unlawful’: Congress challenges Rajya Sabha rejection of Meenakshi Natarajan | India News
Congress on Wednesday urged the Election Commission (EC) to immediately reverse the rejection of its Rajya Sabha candidate Meenakshi Natarajan’s nomination from Madhya Pradesh, calling the poll body’s decision ‘egregious’ and ‘blatantly unlawful’.A delegation of senior Congress leaders, including KC Venugopal, Randeep Surjewala, Jairam Ramesh, Deepa Dasmunshi, Vivek Tankha and Abhishek Singhvi, met Election Commission…
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Referee Omar Artan, center, of Somalia (AP Photo) Somalian referee Omar Artan received an emotional welcome on Wednesday after returning to Mogadishu, days after being denied entry into the United States despite being selected to officiate at the FIFA World Cup.Artan had been on course to make history as the first referee from Somalia to…
Where does Kuldeep Yadav fit in India’s new spin puzzle?
Kuldeep Yadav (Photo by @BCCI on X) TimesofIndia.com in Mullanpur: On the eve of the one-off Test against Afghanistan, Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir categorically stated that one of Manav Suthar or Harsh Dubey would be the fourth spinner for the two-match series against Sri Lanka, scheduled for August this year.Suthar, who eventually got…
CITS 2026 AICET results released at nimionlineadmission.in, counselling process begins from June 15
CITS 2026 results declared as counselling process approaches CITS 2026 result: The results of the Craft Instructor Training Scheme (CITS) 2026 entrance examination were released on Wednesday, providing candidates with access to their ranks and scorecards for the admission process. Aspirants who appeared for the All India Common Entrance Test (AICET) on May 31 can…
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We often find ourselves attracted to patterns we recognise, even if they aren’t healthy. If past relationships, whether with family, friends or exes, were marked by criticism, volatility or emotional separation, these characteristics might seem strangely “familiar.” Not because you’re attracted to pain, but because your brain picked up early on that this is how…
Congress hangs RSS uniform at Bhopal election office over Meenakshi Natarajan’s Rajya Sabha nomination row
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In 1967, archaeologists dug up a lost Bronze Age city buried in ash but its residents vanished without a trace, leaving only silence behind
The Akrotiri evacuation remains one of archaeology’s most uncomfortable puzzles because it does not behave like a disaster site. On Santorini, where a massive volcanic eruption buried entire settlements in ash around 1600 BCE, researchers expected a Bronze Age version of Pompeii, chaos frozen mid-moment, bodies left where they fell, daily life interrupted violently. Instead,…