Denmark is taking action to combat declining reading rates by eliminating the 25% VAT on books. The government aims to make books more affordable and competitive with streaming services, hoping to encourage reading, especially among young people. Officials will monitor the impact of the tax removal and consider further measures to support reading culture.
Kajal, a 17-year-old wrestler and daughter of a taxi driver, clinched gold at the U20 World Wrestling Championship in Bulgaria, defeating China’s Liu Yuqi 8-6. Her victory marks a significant achievement, joining an elite group of Indian wrestlers with medals at both cadet and junior world championships.
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to lead Al Nassr against Al Ahli in the Saudi Super Cup 2025 final in Hong Kong, aiming for his first official title with the club. Al Nassr, who won the Arab Club Champions Cup unofficially in 2023, reached the final after defeating Al Ittihad. Everything you need to know about…
Heavy rainfall in Jharkhand has resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries across several districts. Roof and wall collapses claimed lives in Seraikela-Kharsawan, while a couple was swept away by a swollen river in Chatra. The IMD has issued warnings for continued heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds, leading to waterlogging and unsanitary conditions in Ranchi,…
Chess legends Viswanathan Anand and Garry Kasparov are set to reignite their historic rivalry in St. Louis this October, headlining the Clutch Chess series. Adding to the excitement, current world champion D Gukesh will face off against Magnus Carlsen. Kasparov, while acknowledging Gukesh’s title win, suggests Carlsen remains the strongest player, sparking debate about the…
Ahmedabad Crime Branch has successfully dismantled a Syrian gang involved in extorting funds from mosques by falsely claiming to be Gaza conflict victims. Ali Meghat Alzahar, a Syrian national and key member, was arrested for allegedly using tourist visa to collect money for lavish lifestyle. Authorities are investigating the flow of funds and purpose.
Recent reports suggesting a divorce between Bollywood actor Govinda and his wife Sunita Ahuja after 38 years of marriage have been refuted by Govinda’s lawyer, Lalit Bindra. He dismissed the allegations, stating that everything is being settled. A family source added that the couple will celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi together.
Noida-based founder Deepak Bhati challenges hustle culture by advocating for shorter workdays focused on results. He emphasizes that ambition is demonstrated through productivity, not long hours, citing his company’s revenue growth with his 5-6 hour workdays. His LinkedIn post sparked a debate, with many users agreeing that balance and productivity are key to success and…
Amartya Sen voiced concerns that Bihar’s electoral roll revision could disenfranchise the poor due to strict documentation requirements. The Supreme Court questioned the lack of political party involvement in correcting voter deletions during the revision. The court allowed online claim submissions with Aadhaar or other documents, seeking status reports from political parties by September 8.
A young man and a teenage girl were discovered dead on the banks of the Narmada river in Gopalpur village, tied together with a dupatta. The deceased were identified as 19-year-old Ishant Stephen and a minor girl from Aurangabad, who had previously been involved in an abduction case.
