Flash floods and landslides transformed North Bengal holidays into harrowing adventures for tourists. Many were stranded, enduring difficult evacuations involving elephants, ziplines, and wading through waist-deep water. With dwindling supplies, some faced long walks and exorbitant travel costs, while others remained stuck in resorts awaiting rescue.
Actor Jim Mitchum, son of Robert Mitchum, died at 84. He passed away peacefully at his Arizona ranch. His breakout role came in the 1958 film Thunder Road. He pursued acting, car racing, and music. Mitchum appeared in several films and later managed his ranch. He is survived by his wife, siblings, children, and grandchildren.
Reality show “Rise and Fall” witnessed a fiery confrontation between Akriti Negi and Arjun Bijlani. Akriti showed her middle finger to Arjun and exited the set after he accused her of playing the victim card regarding her game strategy. The incident escalated into a demand for her removal from the show.
Rajat Bedi clarified that Mukesh Khanna twisted his old comments about moving to Canada for views, emphasizing his good bond with director Rakesh Roshan. Bedi expressed past disappointment over being sidelined during Koi Mil Gaya promotions and having scenes edited, but stated Khanna misrepresented the reason for his Canada migration. He was recently seen in…
Amitabh Bachchan, amidst his KBC schedule, recently penned a powerful blog post celebrating homemakers. He urged women to proudly embrace their role, emphasizing the immense, often-unacknowledged effort involved in managing a household, children, and daily chores. Bachchan humorously added that the Covid lockdown made men truly understand the extensive work their wives undertake, underscoring the…
West Indies captain Roston Chase blamed systemic issues for their crushing defeat against India, citing poor training facilities, financial struggles, and players prioritizing T20 leagues. He also highlighted unhelpful Caribbean pitches and key player injuries, acknowledging the team’s failure to bat for long periods despite his decision to bat first.
Madhya Pradesh FDA has banned cough syrups containing chlorpheniramine maleate and phenylephrine hydrochloride for children under four. This directive follows 14 child deaths in Chhindwara, reportedly from renal failure after consuming such syrups. ‘Coldrif’ syrup is being withdrawn. For older children, these medicines now require a doctor’s prescription and carry a clear age warning.
Bigg Boss 19 contestant Amaal Mallik received support from his mother, Jyothi, who advised him to stay true. His brother, Armaan, criticized the show’s editing for misrepresenting Amaal. Host Salman Khan also admonished Amaal for his language and behavior, urging him to improve his image and potential.
Karnataka’s PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana faces a 95% application backlog, primarily due to widespread confusion over its ‘free power’ title. Many applicants mistakenly believe installation is entirely free, while others stall on vendor selection or upfront deposits. Bureaucratic hurdles and initial incomplete information further impede the scheme’s progress.
