Ganesh Chaturthi, a major Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha, will be celebrated in the US on August 27th, 2025. The festival spans ten days with prayers, hymns, and processions. Modak, Lord Ganesha’s favorite sweet, is prepared and offered. The article also provides a recipe for Udikache Modak, a steamed version, using ingredients easily available…
Amidst swirling divorce rumors, film producer Pahlaj Nihalani’s past remarks defending Govinda and Sunita Ahuja’s marriage have resurfaced. Nihalani, despite a past falling out with Govinda, asserted their bond was unbreakable, dismissing affair speculations. He highlighted their unconventional living arrangements, with separate homes for work and family, as a source of rumors.
Botswana has secured a $12 billion investment deal with Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings, targeting sectors like infrastructure, mining, and cybersecurity. Amid economic contraction and declining diamond revenues, the ten-year agreement aims to drive diversification and long-term growth. Part of Qatar’s broader African strategy, the deal positions Botswana as a key regional partner in strategic development.
Bangladesh have announced their 16-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup, led by Litton Das, with Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan returning after nearly three years. The team included senior players like Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed. Prior to the Asia Cup, Bangladesh will play a three-match T20I series against the Netherlands.
BSF chief Daljit Singh Chawdhary will meet his BGB counterpart in Dhaka from August 25-28 to discuss border issues, including preventing attacks on BSF personnel and Indian civilians, and addressing trans-border crimes. This marks the first DG-level meeting in Dhaka since the change in Bangladesh’s political regime last year.
After a five-year ban, TikTok’s website has become partially accessible in India, sparking speculation about a potential return. While some users can access the homepage, other sections remain blocked, and the app is still unavailable on app stores. This development has reignited discussions about the 2020 ban due to national security concerns.
Tamannaah Bhatia is set to star in ‘Ragini MMS 3’, produced by Ekta Kapoor. Following her digital success and projects like ‘Stree 2’ and Vann, Tamannaah will lead the erotic horror franchise’s next chapter. Ekta plans to start filming by late 2025, aiming to blend horror with chart-topping music.
President Trump indicated potential American buyers for TikTok and a possible extension for ByteDance to sell its US assets, dismissing privacy/security concerns. Simultaneously, TikTok plans to lay off hundreds of content moderators in the UK and Asia, shifting towards AI-driven moderation. This decision faces criticism from unions, who are raising concerns about the safety implications…
