The BJP has questioned Rahul Gandhi’s receptiveness to democratic cooperation after Shashi Tharoor lauded US political civility. Tharoor’s post, advocating for post-election unity for national interest, drew a sharp retort from BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawala, who questioned if Gandhi would heed the message and avoid acting like ‘sore losers’.
The Abbot of China’s Shaolin Temple, Shi Yongxin, faces removal following allegations of misconduct. Accusations include misusing temple funds, violating Buddhist principles through “improper relationships,” and financial impropriety. The Buddhist Association of China, under government oversight, will revoke Shi’s ordination certificate, citing severe damage to the Buddhist community’s reputation.
President Trump confirmed the US will sell advanced F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, despite intelligence warnings about potential Chinese access to sensitive technology. This move precedes Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s US visit, where military protection and the F-35 deal are key discussion points.
An Indian-origin Auckland man, Umesh Patel, has been sentenced to nine months of home detention for orchestrating an elaborate immigration fraud scheme. Patel created fake jobs and submitted fraudulent documents to Immigration New Zealand, charging applicants between NZD $10,000 and $30,000. The scheme, which ran for years, undermined the integrity of New Zealand’s immigration system.
Colon cancer rates are alarmingly rising, especially among younger individuals. Factors like obesity, poor diet, sedentary lifestyles, smoking, and alcohol consumption significantly elevate the risk. The WHO projects a substantial increase in cases and deaths by 2040. Adopting healthier habits can drastically reduce the likelihood of developing this disease.
Family members of Dr. Umar Nabi, the suspected driver of the car in the Delhi blasts, have expressed disbelief, stating he was not the type to commit such an act. Nabi, a medical professional, was reportedly in Delhi and was engaged to be married. Officials suspect he carried out the explosion after associates were detained.
President Trump criticized Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s optimistic remarks about Democratic progress during the ongoing government shutdown. Trump asserted that the situation is worsening for Democrats, accusing Schumer of shutting down the government for partisan gain. Schumer had stated that Democrats’ position on healthcare and ending the shutdown was strengthening daily.
Anurag Kashyap criticizes rising filmmaking costs, citing excessive actor entourages and management layers. He shared how celebrity vanity setups escalate expenses. Kashyap recounted a frustrating incident where bureaucracy replaced direct collaboration, leading him to leave a project, emphasizing the industry’s growing focus on unnecessary expenditures and formalities.
Namit Malhotra, producer of ‘Ramayana’, addressed actors’ massive fees, stating that over-reliance on stars drives up their demands. He advocates for a 20:80 budget split, allocating 20% to talent and 80% to production and marketing, a rule he applies to ‘Ramayana’. Malhotra also chose Sandeep Reddy Vanga to direct ‘Brahmastra 2’.
Black Friday’s origins are far removed from today’s shopping frenzy. Initially, the term signified a 1869 financial panic on Wall Street. Later, it described chaotic post-Thanksgiving shopping in 1950s Philadelphia. Retailers then cleverly rebranded it in the 1980s, transforming a day of disorder into a national sales event, now marking the unofficial start of the…
