Dhanbad administration has deployed 8,000 police personnel across 500 pandals to ensure devotee safety and curb crimes like eve-teasing and theft. Security includes mobile teams, a Quick Response Team, and coordination with puja committees. The public is urged to use public transport to ease traffic congestion.
Durga Puja’s Ashtami highlights the unique ‘Bhog-er Khichuri’, a sacred dish whose pandal version tastes distinctively superior. This article explores why. Key factors include special ingredients like fragrant Gobindbhog rice and specific whole spices, prepared without onion or garlic for purity. Large cauldron cooking methods and the holy ambience further enhance its incomparable flavour, making…
Kuala Lumpur recently hosted the Viksit Bharat Run 2025, a significant global initiative by India, celebrating the nation’s developmental strides and Prime Minister Modi’s vision for a developed India by 2047. Organized by the Indian High Commission and Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, the event drew enthusiastic participation from NRIs and Malaysian Indians.
Stephen Curry is set to begin his 17th NBA season, reflecting on his illustrious career and sharing memories with teammates on social media. He also launched his memoir, “Shot Ready,” and expressed motivation from last season’s disappointing end, looking forward to the new year after a rejuvenating summer.
Ja’Marr Chase sounded off after the Cincinnati Bengals’ crushing 28-3 loss to the Denver Broncos. The star wide receiver questioned the team’s fight and posted a five-word warning on X after a tense sideline exchange with head coach Zac Taylor. Backup quarterback Jake Browning defended the locker room’s effort as the Bengals faced their worst…
Chatra’s Deputy Commissioner and Superintendent of Police conducted a late-night inspection of Durga Puja pandals across Tandwa, Simaria, and Chatra sadar. They reviewed security, crowd control, and various arrangements, ensuring 24×7 vigilance from emergency services. Officials urged public cooperation for a peaceful festival.
Bank credit growth to industry slowed to 6.5% in August 2025, down from 9.7% last year, RBI data reveals. Overall non-food credit also moderated to 9.9%. While MSMEs and some major industries saw robust lending, agriculture, personal loans, and the services sector experienced significant deceleration. This indicates a broad-based cooling in credit expansion across key…
A new Korean study controversially links COVID vaccines to six types of cancer, including lung and prostate, with higher risks for those over 65. However, experts swiftly dismiss these findings as “superficially alarming” and “overblown,” highlighting that cancer development takes significant time and mRNA technology is also being explored for cancer prevention. This debate fuels…
Ranchi is set for grand Ravan Dahan celebrations on Thursday, culminating Navratri and Dussehra festivities. Morabadi ground will showcase towering 70ft Ravan, 65ft Kumbhkarn, and 60ft Meghnad effigies, with CM Hemant Soren attending. A spectacular sound and laser show is planned. Another event at Dhurwa will also see effigies burnt, attended by state ministers.
