Soaring fruit prices and short supply are impacting Jharkhand’s markets as Diwali and Chhath festivities approach. Continuous rainfall has disrupted transportation and harvesting, leading to spoilage and a 30-50% price hike on many fruits compared to last year. Traders anticipate high prices to persist through the festivals due to ongoing weather challenges.
Patna’s commuters face safety risks as nearly 5% of the city’s streetlights, including those on major flyovers, are non-functional, especially after recent monsoon rains. While Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) is working to restore the lights under a contract with Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC), pending dues of Rs 28 crore are slowing progress.
Middle East unrest: Iran confronts US destroyer in Gulf of Oman; American vessel ‘forced to retreat’
During the opening of a state-of-the-art stadium, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia emphasized the urgent necessity for a strong cricketing foundation in Assam to nurture budding athletes.
Ila Arun mourns her brother, legendary adman Piyush Pandey, who passed away on October 23 at 70. She shared a heartfelt Instagram tribute expressing her devastation. Ogilvy confirmed his death from a severe infection. Tributes poured in, including filmmaker Hansal Mehta’s note: “Fevicol ka jod toot gaya.”
For generations of Bengalureans, namma Cubbon Park has been more than green — it’s childhood, magic and wonder rolled into one
TwitchCon San Diego faced intense backlash after streamer Emiru was assaulted during a meet-and-greet. The incident, where a fan kissed her without consent, sparked outrage and calls for Twitch to improve security and accountability. Twitch responded by banning the assailant and increasing security, but many remain skeptical.
Elon Musk foresees a future within two decades where AI and robotics eliminate the need for human labour to survive. He believes machines will handle all essential tasks, allowing people to pursue work creatively or recreationally. Musk suggests this technological leap could lead to instant manufacturing, making scarcity obsolete and potentially rendering money irrelevant, with…
Renowned Indian-origin US defense expert Ashley J. Tellis faces serious charges for unlawfully retaining over a thousand classified documents at his Virginia home. The former George W. Bush NSC official allegedly stored sensitive government records in filing cabinets and trash bags. This arrest raises questions about his background, though details on his finances and family…
Cameron Diaz is set to star in the action-comedy ‘Bad Days,’ a new OTT film generating significant online buzz. The project has confirmed a star-studded cast including Sam Richardson, Ben Schwartz, Rob Corddry, and Mark Duplass. Directed by Jake Szymanski, the film follows a single mother determined to fulfill a promise to her daughter despite…
