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Time of India
02-08-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Monsoon lull phase in Maha, revival likely around I-Day
Pune: Monsoon is unlikely to revive in central India, including Maharashtra, for at least the next 10 days. The extended range forecast indicated that the ongoing weak monsoon conditions would persist for the next two weeks across the core monsoon zone, a senior official of India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday. While central India and Maharashtra will experience below normal rainfall, south peninsular India is likely to witness a monsoon revival. Good rainfall activity is expected there, particularly in Tamil Nadu, south Karnataka and Kerala, during the next few days. "The central Indian region and parts of Maharashtra — part of the core monsoon zone — are unlikely to see monsoon revival in the next few days," another senior IMD official said. You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune He said the monsoon trough had moved to the north of its normal position, resulting in the weakening of monsoon activity over the core monsoon zone. When the monsoon trough shifts northward from its normal position, it disrupts the typical flow of moisture-laden winds from the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal towards central India and Maharashtra. This northward displacement causes the trough to align closer to the foothills of the Himalayas, where the topography and atmospheric dynamics favour rainfall in the northern plains and northeastern states, leaving the core monsoon zone relatively dry. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Making history: These 5 timepieces set world records at Watches and Wonders Geneva 2025 CNA Read More Undo Another IMD official said, "Monsoon over the south peninsular India is likely to revive after Aug 6. The monsoon trough is likely to continue towards north, close to the foothills, in the next two weeks. So there's no chance of monsoon revival for central India, including most parts of Maharashtra, for the next two weeks." Independent weather forecaster Abhijit Modak said, "The monsoon entered a break phase from Aug 1. It will persist during the first half of the month. Revival prospects emerge in the second half of Aug." He said, "Monsoon behavior follows a cyclical pattern. Active phases alternate with break phases in wave-like sequences. After experiencing an active monsoon during the latter half of July, we are now witnessing a break phase, where the monsoon trough has displaced northward to the Himalayan foothills." Modak said, "This northward shift of the monsoon trough creates break conditions over core monsoon zone as no active weather systems currently exist over the Bay of Bengal. During this phase, monsoon winds weaken and dry air intrusion from the Middleeast establishes break monsoon conditions over parts of central India." He said, "The active monsoon phase is likely to resume around Independence Day. Prior to this revival, atmospheric conditions suggest formation of an upper air cyclonic circulation near the Tamil Nadu coast around Aug 6 or 7." Modak said, "This developing system will weaken the monsoon westerlies and initiate easterly wind flow, impacting Maharashtra's weather. Thunderstorm activity is expected to commence in Marathwada and interior Maharashtra, particularly in drought-prone regions, with increased probability after Aug 8." He said, "Thunderstorm rainfall is anticipated across interior areas, including Vidarbha, Marathwada and eastern parts of Pune district near Baramati, during Aug 8 to 10. Pune city may also experience brief thunderstorm activity for a day or two during this period." Modak said, "Break monsoon dynamics differ significantly from active phases. While active monsoons generate systems near the Odisha or West Bengal coast, break conditions favor formation of secondary upper air cyclonic circulations near the Tamil Nadu or Andhra Pradesh coast or the Rayalaseema region, subsequently triggering thunderstorm development over Maharashtra. These thunderstorms exhibit scattered, isolated characteristics with localized heavy rainfall. Rain-shadow areas in Maharashtra, that typically receive minimal precipitation of 10-20mm, can experience intense downpours of 50-70mm within short durations during thunderstorm episodes." Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
01-08-2025
- Time of India
Wife's impotency claim against husband during divorce not defamation: Bombay High Court
Man claimed reputation was damaged Family sought to quash earlier court order Live Events Court supports wife's legal right (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court has held that a wife's allegation of impotency against her husband, made during divorce proceedings , cannot be treated as defamation . The court observed that such a claim is legally relevant and made to protect the woman's interest in a marital dispute, a PTI report S M Modak passed the order on July 17, which was made public on Friday. He dismissed a defamation complaint filed by a man against his estranged wife and her family. The court said that under the Hindu Marriage Act, impotency is a valid ground for divorce, and allegations made in that context are part of the legal process.'This court feels that when litigation between spouses arises in a matrimonial relationship, then the wife is justified in making those allegations to support her interest,' the court said. It added that such allegations 'cannot be held as defamatory.'The man had filed a defamation complaint, arguing that his wife's claims had harmed his reputation. According to him, she made the allegation of impotency not only in her divorce and maintenance pleas but also in a First Information Report (FIR) filed against him and his parents. Since these documents were now part of the public record, he said they caused damage to his woman, along with her father and brother, approached the Bombay High Court seeking to quash an earlier order by a sessions court. That order had asked a magistrate's court to begin an inquiry into the man's defamation complaint. In response, the woman told the high court that her husband's impotence was one of the reasons she wanted the marriage Modak ruled that the wife's statements, made during the course of legal proceedings, were 'justified' as she was trying to show that she had suffered cruelty during the marriage. The court said such allegations are part of the judicial process and are not defamatory in nature.(Inputs from PTI)
The Hindu
01-08-2025
- The Hindu
Allegations of impotency made by wife in divorce proceedings not defamatory: HC
The Bombay High Court dismissed a man's complaint against his estranged wife, noting that allegations of impotency made by a woman against her husband in matrimonial proceedings do not amount to defamation when she has made them to protect her interests. A Bench of Justice S.M. Modak held that in a Hindu Marriage Act petition, the allegations of impotency are very much relevant. The court dismissed the petitioner's complaint seeking a defamation case against his estranged wife and her family for alleging that he was impotent in the divorce proceedings initiated by her. A copy of the order passed on July 17 was made available on Friday. The court held that the woman was justified in making these allegations to show that she had suffered cruelty in the marriage. The allegations of impotency being a ground for divorce are necessary, it said. "This court feels that when litigation between spouses arises in a matrimonial relationship, then the wife is justified in making those allegations to support her interest," the court said, adding the same cannot be held as defamatory. The man had stated that his estranged wife had, in her pleas seeking divorce and maintenance and also in her FIR against him and his parents, claimed that he was impotent. These documents were part of the public record and hence defamatory. The woman, her father and brother had moved the High Court seeking to quash a Sessions Court order, directing a Magistrate's Court to conduct an inquiry into the man's defamation complaint. The woman, in her plea to the High Court, said that her husband's impotence was one of the grounds for dissolving the marriage.
Time of India
31-07-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Maha's rain-deficient districts drop from 20 to 6 after recent downpour
1 2 Pune: The recent rainy spell in Maharashtra has dramatically reduced rainfall-deficient districts from 20 to just six as of Tuesday, bringing much relief to drought-prone Vidarbha and Marathwada regions. Closer home, Pune district has seen a 28% surplus in rainfall this season. The six districts facing rainfall deficit are Mumbai City (-22%), Ahilyanagar (-27%), Beed (-43%), Hingoli (-34%), Jalna (-27%) and Latur (-20%), IMD data showed. Most of these districts are from the chronically water-stressed Marathwada region. The eastern regions of Vidarbha and Marathwada, which bore the brunt of the early season deficit, have shown significant improvement with districts like Nagpur (20% excess) and Wardha (10% surplus) moving from deficit to normal or excess categories. In Marathwada, while some districts like Beed, Hingoli, Jalna and Latur remain in the deficit zone, the overall situation has improved markedly compared to the scenario in late June. You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune As the state shows overall improvement, the traditionally rain-rich Konkan coast has witnessed subpar July rainfall, with Mumbai Suburban showing a 3% shortfall. Ratnagiri has a modest 1% surplus, and even areas like Raigad show only 7% excess, while Sindhudurg shows a 5% seasonal rain shortfall. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top 15 Prettiest Icons In The History The Noodle Box Undo Independent weather expert Abhijit Modak said, "Konkan received excess rainfall in June, but when compared with July, the rainfall was on the lower side of month's normal. Because of this, some Konkan stations have got below-normal rain. Mumbai city, particularly the Colaba area and surrounding parts, are now showing a deficit." Modak said, "This time, the coast did not receive adequate rainfall. July did not experience the kind of rain it should have received." The weather expert attributed this to specific atmospheric dynamics. "There are two types of systems that bring rain to this region. One system originates from the Bay of Bengal, while we receive moisture input from the Arabian Sea. In the Arabian Sea, an offshore trough forms along the coast, extending from the south Gujarat border to Kerala, which typically brings heavy rainfall to coastal areas," he said. This time around, the westerlies strengthened when low-pressure systems formed in the Bay of Bengal. "Due to these strong westerlies, the clouds that form in the coastal areas are quickly pushed toward the Western Ghats. As a result, we only got passing showers in the coastal areas, while the Western Ghats received heavy rainfall, as evidenced by the Tamhini Ghat area, which has recorded over 5,000mm of rainfall this season so far," Modak said. He said, "Due to the strong westerlies, moisture gets trapped in the Western Ghats and becomes saturated there, resulting in heavy rainfall. In coastal areas, without the presence of the offshore trough, moisture is carried away from the coast toward the Ghats by the westerlies. Coastal weather stations close to the sea experience windy conditions with fast-moving clouds travelling at speeds of 50kmph, which can only produce brief and passing showers. "
Indian Express
30-07-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Pune Inc: How a Pune engineer started growing this wonder mushroom, a perfect energy booster for wrestlers and fitness buffs
Every day, startup founder Shailesh Modak dresses like a scientist who deals with sensitive cultures that must not be contaminated. Only after he is gloved and masked does Modak cross the threshold to meet his new enterprise: a form of mushroom, called Cordyceps, which grows in the Himalayas and is believed to provide the kind of energy boost that the body demands after an intense workout. 'An added advantage is that it is vegetarian,' says Modak, the founder of Pune-based 365Dfarms. Modak is an IT engineer who transitioned into entrepreneurship, exploring various ventures including beekeeping, hydroponic farming of leafy vegetables, strawberries, and microgreens, as well as saffron agriculture. He considered growing Cordyceps as a solution to an issue he faced: he had empty shipping containers from his saffron business. Moreover, Cordyceps militaris has a market value of Rs 1 lakh per kg. 'The shipping containers were of no use. Woh pahle se aise pada rahata tha (These used to be just lying around). We needed to grow a different crop. We were searching for an idea when we came across Cordyceps mushrooms. This is a one-of-a-kind fungus. I trained from IISER Solan in growing this mushroom,' he says. Cordyceps seemed ideal for a farm business that was looking for quick production and high turnover. Unlike the button mushrooms that are ubiquitous in the markets and must be consumed within a couple of days, the Cordyceps can be dried and stocked for up to one-and-a-half years. Though it has not been marketed well, especially in Maharashtra, Cordyceps is seeing a rise in awareness and market size. 'The first clients that we are targeting is the wrestling hub near Warje. The wrestling community knows about this a lot because it is being used in Haryana. The Indian government has started promoting the Cordyceps because this is a natural dopamine,' says Modak. He has been researching, studying, failing and tweaking for 10 months. Only last month, he cracked it and got his first harvest. He is reaping his second harvest at present. 'Our setup capacity is 12 to 14 kg per cycle, that is two-and-a-half months,' he says. At a modest estimate, Modak expects a revenue of Rs 12 lakh from the mushrooms per annum. 'The main issue is marketing. The customer has to be made aware,' he says. The book Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects, featured by the National Library of Medicine of the United States government, states, 'Since 1964, only Cordyceps sinensis has been recorded officially as a herbal drug in Chinese pharmacopoeia.' Cordyceps sinensis, known as Dongchongxiacao (winter-worm summer-grass) in Chinese, is one of the most famous traditional Chinese medicines and medicinal mushrooms, the book says. Dipanita Nath is interested in the climate crisis and sustainability. She has written extensively on social trends, heritage, theatre and startups. She has worked with major news organizations such as Hindustan Times, The Times of India and Mint. ... Read More
