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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
Doomsday fish now spotted on Indian shores. What does the oarfish signify?
After Mexico, New Zealand and Australia, the 'doomsday' fish has now been spotted on Indian shores. Reports claimed that an oarfish was caught in Tamil Nadu, marking another stop in its rare global appearances. A viral video on social media shows a group of fishermen finding an oarfish off the coast of Tamil Nadu. In the video, due to the length of the oarfish, which is expected to be around 30 feet, at least seven fishermen had to carry it. could not independently verify the authenticity of the video. Apart from India, the oarfish, which is commonly known as the "doomsday fish" in Japanese culture, has appeared at least three times in the past 20 days in Australia, New Zealand, and Mexico's Baja California Sur. Also Read: Divers encounter enigmatic Oarfish with mysterious wounds off Taiwan's coast. Watch video Oarfish are elongated, ribbon-like fish and usually live at the depth of 200 and 1,000 meters. They grow up to over 30 feet (9 meters) in length and are the longest bony fish. Despite its name as the 'doomsday' fish, oarfish are not harmful to humans and primarily feed on small ocean animals such as plankton and crustaceans. The oarfish is commonly referred to as the "doomsday fish." In Japanese culture, when an oarfish appears near the surface, it is taken as a warning for an incoming natural disaster. The deep-sea creatures are said to appear on the surface when they are sick, dying or breeding. Spotting an oarfish is considered to be extremely rare, and once spotted, it is said to bring a warning. Before being spotted in Tamil Nadu, an oarfish washed ashore the Ocean Beach near Strahan in Tasmania, Australia. In February 2025, the doomsday fish was spotted in the shallow waters of Baja California Sur, along Mexico's Pacific Coast.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
‘Masterpiece in Bengaluru': Tower built in middle of road near Hebbal baffles commuters
A video posted by a city resident showing a massive electric tower standing squarely in the middle of a road near Hebbal has left netizens stunned and amused in equal measure. Shared with the caption, "Allow me to introduce you to this masterpiece in Bangalore," the clip quickly gained traction online, triggering a flood of reactions and memes. In the video, the rider can be seen navigating a stretch of road where an imposing high-tension (HT) transmission tower obstructs the path, a sight many found both absurd and symbolic of Bengaluru's chaotic urban planning. (Also Read: School bus driver runs over biker, crashes into car in chain collision days after crackdown on drunk driving. Video) The responses on X (formerly Twitter) ranged from disbelief to satire. "What came first? The road or the tower? Gotta know who's responsible," one user questioned. Another dubbed it the "Eiffel Tower of Bangalore," while someone else joked, "Blore people are going to line up to see this place." Some pointed to poor governance, with a user saying, "Many times the answer is corruption, but quite often, it's just plain stupidity." Others noted that this wasn't unique to Bengaluru. "There's one in Karur as well, if that makes you feel any better," another commented. Adding some context, one user familiar with the area wrote, 'This is Hebbal Kempapura. People have wantonly constructed around the HT line. This line goes to Sahakarnagar sub-station and all the way to Yelahanka. 30 years ago, the houses around this line didn't exist.' They added that underground cabling is already underway, and it's only a matter of time before the overhead lines, and possibly the tower, are relocated. could not confirm the when the tower was built. While officials have not yet issued a statement on the structure, the video has reignited concerns about the lack of coordination in Bengaluru's infrastructure planning. (Also Read: 'Narayana Murthy must be dancing': Karnataka's 12-hour workday proposal triggers meme fest(
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Bengaluru-based Prestige Group to launch ₹50,000 crore worth of homes in FY26
Bengaluru-based listed real estate developer Prestige Group is targeting residential project launches with a gross development value (GDV) of over ₹50,000 crore across key markets such as Goa, Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Mumbai during the current financial year, said Praveer Srivastava, senior vice president at Prestige Group, in an interaction with 'We are also aiming to achieve a GDV of ₹14,000–15,000 crore from residential project launches by the end of Q1 FY26,' he said. One of Prestige's biggest plays this year is its entry into Delhi-NCR, a market it ventured into recently. The company has already launched a ₹12,000 crore residential project in Indirapuram, with ₹9,500 crore already approved for development. "Two more marquee launches are planned, including Prestige Bougainvillea Gardens in Sector 150, Noida, by Q1 FY26, and Prestige Imperium, a super-luxury offering in Delhi's KG Marg with ticket sizes expected to cross ₹1 lakh per sq ft, slated for launch around Diwali," he said. In Mumbai, the group has ₹10,000 crore worth of launches planned for the fiscal, ranging from ₹2 crore apartments in Prestige City to ultra-luxury units worth ₹150 crore in Worli's Nautilus. 'Mumbai's luxury market is deep, but land costs don't allow for villas. We're focusing on optimising apartment formats to cater to both premium and mid-segment buyers,' said Srivastava. Also Read: Bengaluru-based Prestige Estates aims to 'rewrite the way real estate is done' in NCR In Chennai, Prestige plans to launch projects worth ₹3,000–3,500 crore this year, including Prestige Palladium Garden by end-June and another project in Madhavaram by Q3. Srivastava said the company has partnered with Arihant Developers to identify more opportunities in the city, where pricing is relatively affordable at ₹10,000–11,000 per sq ft. Hyderabad too will see ₹10,000 crore worth of launches this year, including a luxury project in Banjara Hills where apartments will be priced at ₹8–10 crore. The group is also planning extensions to its township and is exploring two new land parcels. The ₹1–2 crore range remains the sweet spot in the city, with 3,000–4,000 sq ft apartments in high demand. Goa is emerging as a key leisure-luxury destination for the developer, with ₹3,000 crore in launches planned for the next quarter across both high-end apartments and villas. Also Read: Prestige Group targets ₹1,100 crore from new housing project in Bengaluru With footprints in six major cities already, the company is looking to foray into new cities soon. 'We're exploring opportunities in Pune, Gurugram, and Noida. These are markets we weren't present in earlier but see immense growth potential,' said Srivastava. 'We want to be in the ₹2–3 crore sweet spot—where most real demand is. But at the same time, we won't shy away from landmark developments in India's most elite locations,' Srivastava said.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
DLF's Mumbai project set to launch soon as RERA gives green light to first phase with 416 premium apartments
DLF has received approval from the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) for the first phase of its upcoming premium residential project in Mumbai's Andheri area. The approved phase will comprise 416 apartments across four towers. Sources told that the RERA approval was granted on June 16, and the project is expected to be launched soon. DLF announced its re-entry into the Mumbai real estate market in July 2023. The company's first project in the city will be developed in partnership with the Trident Group under the Slum Rehabilitation Authority scheme. In 2005, DLF had purchased 17 acres of prime mill land in Lower Parel at a National Textile Corporation auction for ₹704 crore, the highest bid at the time. After the 2008 economic crisis, it changed its plans and sold the land to Lodha, also known as Macrotech Developers, for ₹2,700 crore in 2012. Also Read: Arkade Developers acquires 6.28-acre land parcel in Thane near Mumbai for ₹172 crore The approved first phase of DLF's 'The WestPark' project in Andheri comprises 3, 4 and 5 BHK apartments across four towers, along with a limited number of studio units. As per details on the MahaRERA portal, the 3, 4, and 5 BHK apartments range in size from 1,048 sq. ft. to 2,278 sq. ft., while the five studio units measure approximately 236 sq. ft. each. The project's proposed completion date is June 2032. The four RERA-approved towers are planned for a plot area of 7,788 sq. metres. Meanwhile, an email query has been sent to DLF. If a response is received, the story will be updated. Also Read: 'DLF is here to stay in Mumbai and everyone is our competitor', says Aakash Ohri, joint MD Ahead of its first project launch in the Mumbai real estate market, DLF's joint managing director Aakash Ohri said in March 2025 that the company is 'careful, cautious, and confident' but not 'overconfident' about the upcoming launch. Speaking about the launch of the Mumbai project, Ohri had said, "Doubt is the last thing on my mind. I can promise you very, very clearly, no doubt at all, we are very excited, extremely excited about new geography and new challenges. We are confident and not overconfident." "I am just careful and cautious. To be cautious cannot be misconstrued as having doubt. If I had a doubt, I would never enter any market," he had said. In September 2024, Ohri had told that DLF is here to stay in Mumbai and everyone is our competitor. Also Read: DLF's Aakash Ohri says 'careful, cautious, and confident' about upcoming Mumbai project launch "Right now, I will say that everyone is our competitor in Mumbai. I am coming from outside, and I have to say this. The company will essentially do what other developers are doing in the Mumbai real estate market when it comes to real estate projects. But what we will do differently is that we will package our product differently," Ohri had told
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
US Embassy in Tel Aviv suffers damage after Iran missile strikes
A United States Embassy branch in Israel's Tel Aviv suffered minor damage due to nearby Iranian strikes as the conflict between the latter two countries continues to escalate. However, no US personnel has been injured. US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, said that the US Embassy and Consulate will remain closed on Monday. Track updates of Israel-Iran conflict here. 'Our @usembassyjlm US Embassy in Israel & Consulate will officially remain closed today as shelter in place still in effect. Some minor damage from concussions of Iranian missile hits near Embassy Branch in @TelAviv but no injuries to US personnel,' said Huckabee in a post on X. 'Thanks for those checking on your team working @usembassyjlm For any of the 700,000 Americans living is Israel, check Embassy website for updates re: travel advisories, airport re-opening, or official @usembassyjlm operations,' he said in a follow-up post. Also read: India relocates its citizens, students in Iran as Israel strikes rock Tehran Videos of the damage the US Embassy branch in Tel Aviv has suffered are going viral on social media. One such video shows glass window panes shattered inside the building. could not independently verify the authenticity of the videos. The damage to the US Embassy branch comes after Iran launched a barrage of missiles at Israel in retaliation to their attacks over the weekend. The two countries have been engaged in active military confrontation which has entered its fourth day now, with no signs of de-escalation in sight. Also read: 'Pakistan will nuke Israel if...': Iran general's big claim as conflict escalates The current military conflict between Israel and Iran was triggered by overnight strikes by the former under 'Operation Rising Lion', attacking several military and nuclear sites across Iran. Many key commanders and nuclear scientists were killed in Iran in the strikes. Iran has retaliated by launching air strikes across Israel. Air raid sirens rang across Israel early Monday morning after Iran launched a new wave of missiles at Israel, killing at least five people and injuring dozens others, reported AP. Iran fired a new wave of missile attacks on Israel early Monday, triggering air raid sirens across the country as emergency services reported at least five killed and dozens more wounded in the fourth day of open warfare between the regional foes that showed no sign of slowing. According to Iran, it launched some 100 missiles and even vowed further retaliation against Israel for its actions against the country's military and nuclear infrastructure. At least 224 people in Iran have died in Israeli strikes since last Friday, the report added. In Israel, the death toll has touched 19.
