The union FSUI raised concerns around sailor exploitation as their documents were also reportedly seized Seven Indian seafarers allegedly stranded aboard the oil products tanker MV Sea Star 2 at Mina Zayed Port in Abu Dhabi for 11 months have been repatriated, while efforts are under way to bring home the remaining crew members.In a…
Gao was arrested while visiting family in China in August 2024, after travelling back from the US, where he and his family had immigrated. He has remained in custody for about two years since then. A family visit to China back in August 2024 ended with a three-year prison sentence for a US-based Chinese artist….
Dolly Parton had been suffering from cancer and was admitted to a cancer center at the time of her passing, a new statement confirms. Her family members revealed that she will have a quiet funeral, and will be laid to rest with her rhinestones (Instagram) Following the news of Dolly Parton’s passing, the industry was…
According to Vastu Shastra, the layout of kitchen items is essential for promoting household tranquility. To preserve cleanliness, grains and cleaning supplies should be kept apart. Storing salt and sugar separately is vital to maintaining interpersonal harmony. It’s equally important to keep medicines away from food, symbolizing the kitchen’s role in health. A well-ordered kitchen…
The Ross Fire burns in Palo Pinto County, Texas. (Photo: AP) A fast-moving wildfire in north-central Texas has destroyed a family home and business property, burned buildings at a youth camp and forced evacuations across sparsely populated ranch country west of Fort Worth, while local ranchers opened barns for animals needing evacuation.The Ross Fire began…
Raksha Bandhan 2026 has created an unusual calendar question: Should Rakhi be celebrated on August 27 or August 28?The confusion is understandable because Shravana Purnima begins at 9:08 AM on August 27 and ends at 9:48 AM on August 28. More importantly, Purnima is available at sunrise only on August 28. This is not a…
The Chandra Grahan on August 28, 2026, will have a notable impact on specific birth numbers. Individuals with Mulank 2 are advised to refrain from making emotional decisions during this time. Those with Mulank 4 should meticulously evaluate their financial risks and investments. Mulank 7 individuals are encouraged to seek guidance and avoid solitary decisions,…
Rebel TMC MPs with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in June NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has issued notices to 20 rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs who are now affiliated with the little-known Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI), seeking their responses within seven days to disqualification petitions filed by the TMC.The disqualification…
Singapore is sending up to 70 tonnes of unwanted clothing to Malaysia every week under a cross-border textile recycling partnership designed to give discarded garments a second life. The initiative involves social enterprise Cloop, which collects unwanted clothes through its textile recycling bins before sending them to Life Line Clothing in Port Klang, Malaysia. The…
Celebrating Onam, Pookalams are stunning floral creations representing a warm welcome for King Mahabali. Their geometric circular forms signify balance and prosperity in households. By incorporating fresh blossoms, Pookalams infuse homes with vitality and cheer. Strategically placed at entrances, they not only invite positivity but also resonate with joy, encapsulating aspects of family bonding and…
