A Ganga Aarti was recently held on the Credit River in Mississauga, Canada. Radio Dhishum organized the event. The Indian Consulate in Toronto also attended. Devotees dressed in traditional clothes. The event connected the Indian diaspora to their roots. It sparked debate about cultural pride and ritual authenticity. Some raised environmental concerns.
A significant market correction in July has impacted Life Insurance Corporation of India’s (LIC) equity portfolio, erasing Rs 66,000 crore. Bluechip stocks like Reliance Industries and TCS experienced sharp declines, contributing to a 4.15% decrease in LIC’s portfolio value. While some stocks like ICICI Bank showed gains, they were insufficient to offset the widespread losses…
Cardi B is back to fitness and performance just days after welcoming her fourth child, a baby boy with Stefon Diggs. The Grammy-winning rapper is balancing motherhood with preparing for her first arena tour, showcasing a relentless drive and discipline akin to professional athletes. Her dedication highlights a strategic approach to recovery, motherhood, and career…
US inflation eased to 3% in September, a welcome sign after two years of rapid price hikes. While not a complete victory, this slowdown offers hope for cheaper loans and greater budget stability for Americans. Globally, it signals a potential calming of economic turbulence, with implications for India’s economy as well.
Joseph Woll has taken a leave of absence from the Toronto Maple Leafs due to a personal family matter, with no set return date. This absence comes after Woll’s breakout season, where he played 42 games and signed a three-year contract extension. The team is prioritizing Woll’s privacy and support during this time, while other…
Amid rising visa hurdles, costs, and political tensions in the US, Germany is emerging as the top destination for Indian students. With nearly 60,000 Indian students now enrolled—a 20% annual rise—Germany offers affordable education, English-taught programmes, and streamlined post-study work routes. Meanwhile, the US faces a sharp decline in Indian student arrivals, exacerbated by slow…
The Wedding Company, a startup founded by Pawan Gupta and Rahul Namdev, secured $1 million in pre-seed funding. LVX and Tremis Capital led the round. High profile investors like Chaitanya Ramalingegowda and Ajith Pai also participated. The company plans to use the funds to expand its services. They aim to tap into India’s large wedding…
Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld’s wedding celebrations were marred by the resurfacing of Allen’s old, offensive tweets from his teenage years. The posts, including the statement “If it ain’t white, it ain’t right,” sparked controversy and renewed debate about accountability. Allen had previously apologized, explaining the tweets as immature attempts at humor.
Rise and Fall’s latest episode brought emotional moments as Noorin Sha and Sangeeta Phogat exited the show, the latter due to her father-in-law’s passing. Kiku Sharda shared a personal tragedy, revealing the loss of his mother and father within a short span, regretting not taking her last call.
The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship’s third round was halted after just one hole on Saturday due to severe winds, marking another weather disruption for the prestigious golf event. Following Friday’s rain-induced suspension, organisers attempted a restart, but powerful gusts across Scotland’s iconic courses forced an immediate stop.
