West Bengal BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya says the state will soon be renamed Paschim Banga NEW DELHI: West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya on Wednesday said that the state is set to be renamed “Paschim Banga”, addint that a legislative bill would be introduced in the first session of assemby.“How many times must I say,…
Houthis target Aden airport with missiles as Yemen fighting intensifies Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis launched two missiles towards Aden International Airport early Wednesday, as fighting intensified between the group and government forces backed by Saudi Arabia, officials said.The missiles targeted the airport in the southern port city, but there were no immediate reports of casualties, the…
Javed Akhtar has once again spoken about his views on religion and faith, questioning whether people actually make a conscious choice about the religion they follow. The veteran writer and lyricist also drew a distinction between finding emotional comfort in a belief and having evidence that the belief is true.Discussing the role religion can play…
Note: These daily predictions are based on your Vedic Moon sign (Chandra Rashi)Saturn remains unmoving in Pisces, unfazed and untouched; it wants maturity, forming boundaries rather than breaking them and self-examination from a true perspective. Today though – Moon in Leo adds pride, display and need to be seen – things are different. This can…
TMC questions BJP over women safety NEW DELHI: The Trinamool Congress on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the BJP over law and order in West Bengal, claiming that more than 2,400 rape cases were recorded in the state in just five months.In a post on X, the All India Trinamool Congress cited figures attributed…
Representative Image of the Humanitix logo symbolizing charitable contributions through ticket bookings ( AI Generrated Image) A ticket booking fee can help fund more than an event. Humanitix, a not-for-profit ticketing platform, says it has directed US$13.8 million in profits to charitable causes, supporting work in education, healthcare, poverty alleviation and other areas. The company’s…
The South Indian film industry has lost a familiar name who worked behind several major productions across languages. Veteran producer George Pius Tharayil passed away at the age of 63 following health complications. His death has left actors, filmmakers and other members of the film fraternity mourning the loss of a producer who played an…
On 10 October 2026, both Pitru Dosh and Shani Dosh can be addressed through certain rituals. Pitru Dosh relates to ancestral debts impacting family progress and fortune. Shani Dosh signifies personal karma issues linked to Saturn, affecting career and well-being. Remedies for both doshas involve acts of care towards elders and labourers. Engaging in these…
Congress targets Centre over FIR against Rahul, Priyanka NEW DELHI: Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday criticised the Delhi Police for registering an FIR against Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and other leaders over their protest against the Election Commission of India.“For almost two years now the Leader of the Opposition…
PC: Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum An American elm in Oklahoma City has survived more than a century of change, including one of the city’s darkest moments. Foresters believe the tree was planted around 1920. By 1947, it had grown into a mature tree in the backyard of a family home. The house later…
