Mumbai’s creative scene is embracing gold leafing this festive season, with workshops attracting hobbyists and design students alike. This traditional art offers a quick, luxurious aesthetic and is increasingly recognized for its therapeutic benefits. While imitation gold leaf provides an affordable option, mastering the delicate craft requires hands-on training.
The Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission’s sudden postponement of the Technical Graduate Level Combined Competitive Examinations has sparked outrage from the BJP and student groups, citing financial losses and dashed hopes. The ruling JMM defends the move as a measure for transparency, while aspirants lament travel and accommodation expenses already incurred.
Arunachal Pradesh governor KT Parnaik met mountaineer Tagit Sorang and his team, who successfully summited Mount Kang Yatse-II at 6,250 metres. The governor lauded their achievement as a proud moment, highlighting the courage, perseverance, and adventurous spirit of the state’s youth.
A couple of days after Arbaaz Khan and his wife Sshura Khan became parents to a baby girl, Malaika Arora caught fans’ attention with a cryptic Instagram post. The actress, who maintains a cordial relationship with her ex-husband, shared a post which reads, “Time has a wonderful way of showing us what really matters.”
Popular streamer Hasan Piker faces animal cruelty accusations after a clip showed his dog yelping. Piker claims it was an accident and his dog wears a vibration-only collar. Critics, however, point to past comments and a blinking light on the device, sparking outrage and calls for investigation. PETA also weighed in, condemning shock collars.
At least 14 children in India’s Madhya Pradesh died after consuming Coldrif syrup, found to contain a toxic contaminant, diethylene glycol (DEG). This industrial chemical, used in antifreeze and brake fluids, is highly toxic to humans, damaging kidneys, liver, and the nervous system. The WHO has repeatedly warned about DEG-contaminated cough syrups, linking them to…
Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma, NPP national president, visited Imphal, emphasizing the party’s commitment to a democratically elected, pro-people government. He met with party leaders, MLAs, CSOs, and IDPs, acknowledging the complexity of Manipur’s situation and stressing that a popular government’s return is crucial for normalcy.
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