Olive Garden will close all its mainland US restaurants on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day this year. This decision allows employees to spend holidays with family. Travellers planning meals need to rethink stops. Alternative Italian chains will be open. Plan ahead for holiday dining and explore local eateries for a different experience.
A mother shared a heartwarming parenting tip inspired by Reddit, gifting her daughter a “Oh, The Places You’ll Go” book filled with messages from her teachers throughout her schooling. This thoughtful gesture brought her daughter to tears of joy at graduation, realizing the immense love and belief invested in her journey.
Following a deadly car blast in Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir police conducted extensive raids on over 200 locations linked to the banned Jamaat-e-Islami. This operation, alongside intensified security checks across the capital and the Valley, stems from a suspected Jaish module’s involvement in the Red Fort explosion. Authorities are on high alert, with enhanced security…
The lack of match practice was visible during the ODI series in Australia in October, where Virat Kohli registered consecutive ducks in the first two matches, while Rohit struggled initially before finding form with scores of 73 and an unbeaten 121 in the final two games.
MBA aspirants, while focusing on CAT 2025, should explore other key entrance exams like MAT, CMAT, SNAP, and XAT to broaden their options. These exams offer diverse opportunities to secure admission into reputable B-schools, each with unique schedules and application deadlines. Smart preparation involves considering these alternatives to maximize chances for management education.
Veteran actor Dharmendra, hospitalised amidst health rumours, has been discharged. Several stars, including Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, visited him. Govinda’s wife, Ssunita Ahuja, expressed prayers for his recovery, calling him ‘He-Man’. Ironically, Govinda was later hospitalised after fainting, just a day after visiting Dharmendra.
Carlos Alcaraz battled back from a set down to defeat Taylor Fritz 6-7(2), 7-5, 6-3 at the ATP Finals in Turin. This crucial victory keeps Alcaraz on track to reclaim the world No.1 ranking, needing just one more win against Lorenzo Musetti to secure the year-end top spot.
Panic erupted at a private school in Anekal after a cracker exploded in a boys’ toilet. While initially causing alarm, the incident was traced to a prank involving ‘Lakshmi crackers’. No injuries were sustained, but authorities are counseling the responsible students and enhancing safety protocols to prevent future dangerous stunts.
Varsha Bharath’s coming-of-age film, Bad Girl, is now available online after a successful theatrical run. Actress Sobhita Dhulipala lauded the film, calling it a deeply resonant experience, especially for women. The movie, which faced controversy over its trailer, stars Anjali Sivaraman. Dhulipala’s recent work includes Hollywood’s Monkey Man and the series Love, Sitara.
Hailey Bieber shared in a recent interview that she feels “much more prepared” to have another child, a year after welcoming her first son. Her candid reflections on the realities of new motherhood, including acknowledging the need for help, highlight a shift towards embracing life’s changes on her own terms.
