While North Bengal grappled with devastating floods and landslides, Kolkata hosted its dazzling Durga Puja carnival. This juxtaposition highlights Bengal’s unique economic reality, where faith and commerce are intertwined, making the festival an essential annual stimulus for its creative industries and workforce.
Actress Kim Yoon-hye, celebrated for her role in ‘Jeongnyeon’, is set to marry her non-celebrity boyfriend on October 25th in Seoul. The private ceremony will be attended by close family and friends. This joyous occasion follows a period of significant professional success for the actress, who began her career as a child model.
Discover the humble lentil, a nutritional powerhouse found globally. Packed with fiber and protein, these legumes support digestion, balance blood sugar, and are heart-friendly. From Indian dals to French salads, lentils offer a quick, affordable, and versatile way to boost any meal’s wholesomeness. Explore diverse culinary traditions celebrating this incredible ingredient.
Grand Theft Auto VI is set to launch on May 26, 2026, with pricing expected around ₹5,999 for the standard edition in India. Special editions could cost ₹7,299 or more. Rockstar hasn’t confirmed exact prices, but expect multiple editions with bonus content. The game promises an ambitious open world and dual protagonists.
The popular K-dark hero series ‘Taxi Driver’ is set for its third season, premiering November 21. The vigilante team, led by Kim Do-gi, returns to deliver justice for victims, continuing their mission with an upgraded taxi. The show, praised for its social relevance and global success, promises a grander and more intense narrative.
Bollywood actor Jimmy Shergill has experienced a significant personal loss with the passing of his father, Satyajit Singh Shergill, at the age of 90. Satyajit Singh, a senior artist himself, hailed from a family with a rich artistic legacy, including a connection to painter Amrita Sher-Gil. The Antim Ardas will be held on October 14…
Rama Duwaji, wife of NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, mourned the death of Palestinian influencer Saleh al-Jafarawi. Jafarawi, known as “Mr FAFO,” celebrated the October 7th massacre and documented the Gaza war, drawing mixed reactions online. He was killed in clashes between Palestinian factions.
Maharashtra has reformed public university recruitment, reducing interview weightage to 25% and increasing academic and research scores to 75%. This aims for transparent, merit-based appointments to fill over 11,000 vacant teaching posts. Revised rules align with UGC guidelines, prioritizing candidates from top institutions.
A ground worker at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport lost control of a jet fuel hose during an American Eagle aircraft refueling, causing a significant spill. The airport’s containment system captured the flammable liquid, and the area was subsequently cleaned. Investigations into the incident are underway with the airport and its fueling contractor.
