August 2025

Ranchi: Despite Jharkhand emerging as the powerhouse of many sports disciplines, several international and national-level athletes expressed concern over inadequate infrastructure and the lack of employment opportunities for budding players in the state. They said the situation has compelled young talents to struggle through difficult circumstances to sustain their sporting careers.The athletes, who gathered at…

Ranchi:KankeDam, a popular recreational hub for families and visitors inRanchi, is slipping into an alarming case of utter neglect.With no waste management system or dustbins in place, the picturesque spot turns into an open dumping ground by dusk. Adding to the woes, unchecked water hyacinth has spread thickly across the dam’s reservoir, choking its ecosystem.During…

Modern food may look fresh and colourful on our plates, but nutritionists warn that it is silently losing its essential vitamins and minerals. Shikha Yadav of TOI speaks to Saroj Srivastava, the manager of the dietetics and nutrition at the Orchid Medical Centre, Ranchi, and a blogger on food and wellness. Excerpts… Many people think…