As India prepares for Diwali– the festival of lights, joy, and togetherness– another important day marks the start of the celebrations: Narak Chaturdashi. It is called Choti Diwali in many parts of India and Bhoot Chaturdashi in Bengal.This day comes just one day before Diwali and is meant for cleansing and renewal. People believe it…
A man from Dezhou, Shandong province has captured the attention of social media and news outlets across China after winning a 10.17 million yuan (US$1.4 million) lottery in December 2024 and reportedly spending a large portion of his winnings on gambling and female live-streamers, leaving his wife with nothing. The scandal has sparked outrage online,…
NEW DELHI: Framing a unique standard operating procedure, Supreme Court has directed that if a poor person, arrested for an offence and lodged in jail pending trial, is unable to furnish monetary surety for bail, government concerned through district legal services authority will provide it to ensure release, reports Dhananjay Mahapatra. The new SOP was…
Over the years, a number of incidents have marred what has otherwise been a sport that unites millions across communities (Images via X/Screengrabs & AP) Cricket is a sport that unites millions across the world. However, it has occasionally been marred by violence and terror. From targeted attacks on players to cross-border airstrikes, the game…
Bangladesh’s Rishad Hossain (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) Bangladesh’s Rishad Hossain delivered an exceptional performance with career-best figures of 6/35, leading his team to a 74-run victory over West Indies in the opening match of their three-match ODI series on Saturday.His bowling figures stand as the second-best by a Bangladesh bowler in ODIs, following Mashrafe Bin Mortaza’s…
Post the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate cuts effective September 22, prices of 30 out of 54 daily-use items monitored by the government have seen more-than-expected reductions, while others are yet to fully reflect the intended benefits. The government is working with industry players to ensure further retail price drops where needed.As per news…
Walton Academy shut down after safety failings breach FL and US laws A US District Court judge has ruled that Walton Academy for the Performing Arts in Tampa must close immediately, following safety violations that breached both Florida and federal safety regulations.The order came after the Hillsborough County school district filed for an injunction to…
BASRA: Iraqi farmer Umm Ali has watched her poultry die as salinity levels in the country’s south hit record highs, rendering already scarce water unfit for human consumption and killing livestock.“We used to drink, wash and cook with water from the river, but now it’s hurting us,” said Umm Ali, 40, who lives in the…
Pop icon and actress Jennifer Lopez’s latest statements on love and relationships has seemingly rubbed her first ex-husband, Ojani Noa the wrong way. Jennifer Lopez on her failed relationships The actress, who was on the Howard Stern show, spoke her mind on why she felt that she didn’t think she had ever truly been loved….
iQoo set to launch Z9 Turbo with 1.5K display, Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, 6000mAh battery, 144Hz refresh rate, 50MP dual camera, 80W fast charging at Rs 19,999. Soon after launching its mid-range smartphone — Z9, iQoo is reportedly planning to launch a new Turbo version of it. Leaks and rumours have already started surfacing…
The party season begins, so does the late nights, and celebratory toasts. While the fun is undeniable, waking up with a throbbing headache, nausea the next morning can quickly dull the memory of a great day. The truth is preventing a hangover does not start after the party, it begins before we even take a…
Pisces, your week is defined by turning points in love, finances, and family. The start of the week is particularly auspicious for relationships—if you’re single, proposals or reunions with estranged loved ones are likely. Married Pisceans experience deepening affection and may benefit from help or support from in-laws. Children’s courage and ambition inspire you, and…
French carmaker Renault has debuted the Kwid E-Tech, a battery-powered version of its popular hatchback Kwid, in Brazil. This model is based on the Dacia Spring platform, and interestingly, has been spied testing in India recently numerous times. Here’s a quick look at all the key details that you need to know about this EV….
If life ever existed on Mars, traces of it could still be preserved beneath the planet’s icy surface. Recent experiments conducted by NASA and Penn State University suggest that fragments of biomolecules from ancient microbes may survive in Martian ice for tens of millions of years. Laboratory simulations exposed frozen samples of E. coli to…
Horoscopes predict what’s in store for each zodiac sign. Aries will see an improvement in work and profitability, while Taurus may experience dullness, a lack of sleep, and unnecessary spending. Gemini can expect happiness and financial growth through partnerships. Cancer will have a busy day at work, Leo will experience great patience and happiness, and…
Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has expressed grief over the killing of three Afghan cricketers in Pakistan’s recent airstrikes, calling for peace and unity amid the tragedy that has shaken the cricketing fraternity.“Heartfelt condolences to the families of the young #Afghanistan cricketers who lost their lives in the recent attack. Our thoughts are with them…
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of the racially aggravated rape of a British Sikh woman in Oldbury, West Midlands, last month.West Midlands Police confirmed the arrests on Friday, saying the pair, a 49-year-old man and a 65-year-old woman from Sandwell, were also linked to a separate sexual assault on a woman in her…
NEW DELHI: When Ram Vilas Paswan, Bihar’s legendary political “weatherman,” passed away in 2020, the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) seemed at a crossroads. His son, Chirag Paswan, stepped in to lead the party, inheriting both the mantle and the expectations of a Dalit political legacy.Since taking over, Chirag has sought to modernise the party’s…
Virat Kohli (R) with Anushka Sharma (in cap) in London. (Image: Trend_VKohli/X) Virat Kohli’s brother Vikas wrote a vague Instagram Story on Friday morning where he sarcastically slammed the misinformation and fake news doing the rounds. The social media post came at a time when reports circulated that Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma had made…
Bangladesh vs West Indies, 1st ODI Live Score: West Indies captain Shai Hope won the toss and chose to field against Bangladesh on Saturday. Mehidy Hasan Miraz said, “Yes, we love to bat first as well. It’s a new day, the players need to understand their role and I hope everybody does better. We have…
