For a perfect beach vacation, smart packing is crucial for safety and enjoyment. Essential items include high SPF sunscreen, wide-brimmed hats, and UV-protective eyewear. Pack quick-dry swimwear, a reusable water bottle, and healthy snacks. Don’t overlook a wet bag for damp clothes, hair protection, and a compact first-aid kit for any minor mishaps, ensuring a…
Natalia Bryant, 22, celebrated Emporio Armani’s spring 2026 collection in Milan with a striking makeup-free look, showcasing her natural beauty. The rising model, who recently graduated, is also making waves in Nike’s new Kobe 3 Protro “Halo” campaign alongside Jalen Brunson, further cementing her growing presence in fashion and endorsements.
Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) secured a commanding victory in the BTC elections, ousting the BJP-UPPL-GSP coalition, marking BJP’s first electoral setback in Assam since 2016. BJP swiftly reintegrated BPF into the NDA, with CM Himanta Biswa Sarma declaring all 40 seats now held by NDA constituents. Sarma attributed BJP’s underperformance to suspending campaigning after Zubeen…
Hazaribag authorities, including DC Shashi Prakash Singh and SP Anjani Anjan, have mandated stringent safety measures for Durga Puja pandals in Katkamsandi and Barkagaon. Following a Dhanbad collapse, organisers must ensure structures withstand rain and wind, with no negligence tolerated.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov backed a permanent United Nations Security Council seat for India. He spoke at the UNGA annual summit. Lavrov noted the world balance changed since the UN’s start. Russia calls for Security Council reform by adding members from Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Russia supports India and Brazil for permanent council…
Kiran Desai’s ‘The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny’ explores diverse forms of loneliness and love through a globalized desi romance. She delves into societal rifts, personal choices, and the impact of modernity on spiritual beings. Desai also weaves in magical realism, reflecting how a “shadow world” influences reality and personal narratives.
A tragic stampede-like situation at a TVK campaign rally in Karur resulted in the deaths of at least 31 people, including three children. Actor-turned-politician Vijay was campaigning when the overcrowded event turned chaotic, prompting his personal intervention. Chief Minister M K Stalin, PM Modi, and other leaders have responded, with investigations and medical aid underway…
Schools in Bokaro vibrantly celebrated Navratri and Durga Puja with diverse cultural programmes. DPS students performed Durga Vandana and Garba, while Chinmaya Vidyalaya showcased dances of Goddess Durga’s forms and a skit on corruption. Guru Gobind Singh Public School teachers presented Dandiya and Bhangra, uniting communities and keeping traditions alive.
Bokaro’s district administration has issued strict guidelines for Durga Puja and Dandiya celebrations, mandating decorum, social harmony, and cultural values. DC Ajay Nath Jha warned that inappropriate performances, including vulgar dance acts, will result in strict action. Organizers are responsible for ensuring events adhere to approved permissions, with any deviation leading to consequences.
The Grow a Garden game introduces a new Seed Stages event. This event brings a revolutionary plant evolution system. Players can upgrade special Evo seeds through four stages. Each stage offers valuable rewards. Evo seeds are available from Elijah for 10,000 Sheckles. Players must evolve all four plant types to Stage 4 for complete rewards.
