Betel leaf farmers in Jagatsinghpur and Kendrapada districts are facing significant financial distress due to a sharp decline in prices, despite a bumper harvest. Traders are offering significantly lower rates, making it difficult for farmers to even recover their production costs. The reduced demand for paan leaves is attributed to the rising popularity of gutka,…
Motherhood beckons for Parineeti Chopra as she has been admitted to a Delhi hospital for her delivery. The actress, who recently relocated to the capital with husband Raghav Chadha, is reportedly set to welcome their first child soon. Chadha has joined her at the hospital. The couple confirmed their pregnancy earlier this year.
Excessive salt intake poses a significant threat to kidney health, potentially leading to chronic kidney disease and increased mortality. Research indicates a strong correlation between habitual salt use and impaired kidney function. Limiting sodium consumption through mindful seasoning, avoiding processed foods, and adopting kidney-friendly diets are crucial steps for protecting these vital organs.
CEE-AMPAI 2025: The Association of Minority Professional Academic Institutes (AMPAI) will conduct the CEE-AMPAI-2025-WB on 24 August 2025 for admission to MTech, MBA, MCA, and MPharm programmes in West Bengal. The state-recognised exam will follow the WBJEE 2025 syllabus and include MCQ-type questions across three sessions. No negative marking will apply. Exam-related details, including schedule,…
Jannik Sinner commenced his US Open title defense with a dominant victory, while Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff initiated their campaigns strongly. Sinner, aiming to be the first to retain the title since 2008, dismissed concerns about his recent illness. Swiatek and Gauff, former champions, also secured comfortable wins, setting the stage for an exciting…
Gold prices are expected to consolidate as investors await key central bank decisions and trade negotiation updates. The US Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan’s policy meetings, along with US-China trade talks, will influence price movements. Domestically, gold futures fell on the MCX, while globally, Comex gold also declined amid easing safe-haven demand and trade…
After a video went viral showing an autorickshaw driver refusing to speak Marathi, a group of men, allegedly from Shiv Sena (UBT), assaulted him. The driver, Raju Patwa, was traced and forced to apologize for his defiance.
Urvashi Rautela has often claimed that her beauty is “completely natural,” attributing her looks to her roots as a “mountain girl from Uttaranchal.” The actress has repeatedly denied ever undergoing cosmetic surgery, saying she is “naturally gifted.” However, her statements have now drawn a fiery reaction from none other than Rakhi Sawant — who has…
The Income Tax Department is developing rules for the upcoming Income Tax Bill, 2025. CBDT Chairman, Ravi Agarwal, announced this at the 166th Income Tax Day event. The new rules will focus on clarity and simplicity for taxpayers. The department uses data analytics to encourage voluntary disclosures. A ‘Nudge campaign’ helps taxpayers review and update…
