Heads of state began arriving in Rio de Janeiro on November 16 and 17 for the leaders' summit. Among those attending were U.S. President Joe Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Argentine President Javier Milei. Other key figures included Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Tr
18 November,2024 12:52 PM ISTIf you have not faced auto-rickshaw bullying, high traffic congestion and choking from the pollution at BKC, it is highly likely you are not a regular commuter in this area. Ask any commuter about the pain of travelling or working at Mumbai’s costliest real-estate areas, and the discussion might not end soon. The problems are not new but have
16 November,2024 01:25 PM ISTAjay Devgn, riding high on the success of 'Singham Again,' recently reflected on how the 'Singham' franchise reshaped the portrayal of police officers in Bollywood. He shared that the films gave a more heroic, larger-than-life narrative to law enforcement, setting a new tone in Indian cinema. He also mentioned his joy for actor Arjun Kapoor who has
09 November,2024 08:01 PM IST | MumbaiAs winter approaches, Lahore, Pakistan, has become the world’s most polluted city, with its AQI soaring to 1,067 on Nov 2, and 553 on Nov 9, categorized as ‘hazardous.’ The severe pollution, largely attributed to kiln emissions and crop burning, has prompted the government to close schools and enforce work-from-home mandates to sa
09 November,2024 12:08 PM ISTChef Vishnu Manohar is making dosas non-stop for Diwali, aiming to prepare 10,000 dosas in 24 hours. He plans to make about 750 to 800 dosas every hour. Before this, he cooked large amounts of khichdi, baingan bharta, and misal. Chef Vishnu believes in the power of sharing food, saying that donating food is the greatest form of charity. This effort
28 October,2024 12:57 PM ISTAs Diwali approaches, the Kumar community in Nimati Bhitor Kokila Kumar Gaon, Assam, is struggling to keep their 200-year-old pottery tradition alive. This art, which used to be a main source of income, is now at risk of disappearing. The Kumar people are known for making clay utensils along the Brahmaputra River, but modern competition and a lack
24 October,2024 01:53 PM ISTUnder PM Modi's leadership, India is expected to have the strongest growth among major economies, with a forecast of 7.0% in 2024 and 6.5% in 2025. India, along with Brazil, is highlighted as a key emerging market showing strong growth according to the IMF. In contrast, China’s growth is slowing, projected at 4.8% for 2024 and 4.5
23 October,2024 02:50 PM ISTPalak Tiwari, Alaya F, Nushrratt Bharuccha, VJ Bani, Parul Gulati, and the Laapataa Ladies' famed Pratibha Ranta were spotted in the city for the exciting launch of the EL&N cafe at Jio World Plaza. Nushrratt Bharuccha dazzled in a cute white mini dress, while Alaya F looked angelic in a floral white dress, creating a lovely light palette. In c
18 October,2024 06:06 PM ISTOn October 17, Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated International Abhidhamma Divas and the recognition of Pali as a classical language. This day marks the descent of Lord Buddha from the Tāvatiṃsa heaven to Sankassiya, now Sankisa Basantapur in Uttar Pradesh. The location is historically significant, featuring the Asokan Elephant Pillar, a sy
17 October,2024 12:48 PM ISTEvery year on October 16th, the world celebrates World Food Day, an initiative promoting global food security. Established in 1945 by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization and recognized as a global holiday in 1979, it is now observed in 150 countries. The theme for World Food Day 2024 “Right to Foods for a Better Life and a Better Future,
15 October,2024 04:50 PM ISTNavratri 2024 has begun from 3rd October and the the festival has got the devotees soaking in the festive fervour. During the 9 days, devotees visit Durga Devi temples seeking her blessings. Mumbai is home to many famous Durga Devi temples and some of them stand out as powerful Durga devi temples with a rich legacy and stories of faith and miracles
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