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At the recent Lahore book fair, only 35 books were sold, overshadowed by a food frenzy that saw over 1,200 shawarmas and 800 plates of biryani fly off the stalls. This surprising turnout drew criticism on social media, with many lamenting the lack of a reading culture in Pakistan. Attendees cited high book prices as […]
Indian chess veteran Tania Sachdev has called on state governments to support athletes across various sports to foster a pipeline of young talent. Speaking at the NDTV World Summit, Sachdev, part of India’s historic double gold campaign at the 45th Chess Olympiad 2024, reminisced about the victory alongside teammate Vantika Agrawal and their pre-planned celebrations.
A female police constable in Kanpur was allegedly raped by her neighbor, Dharmendra Paswan, after he offered her a lift on his motorcycle while she was on her way home to celebrate Karwa Chauth. Instead of taking her to her destination, he took her to an isolated area. The constable managed to escape after biting […]
Dulquer Salmaan, preparing for the release of ‘Lucky Baskhar’, has revealed that health issues caused delays in the film’s shooting schedule. The ‘Sita Ramam’ actor expressed his frustration with gaps in his work, stating, “This year, I faced cancellations and health problems. My team was incredibly supportive, advising me to take time off when I […]
Polio cases in Pakistan have surged, with 39 confirmed infections this year compared to just six last year, prompting a new vaccination campaign set to begin next week. Violence against health workers and misinformation about vaccines have hindered efforts to eradicate the disease. Pakistan and Afghanistan remain the last endemic regions for poliovirus type 1.
West Bengal government has ordered the closure of schools and colleges in nine districts from October 23 to 25 due to the impending threat from cyclone “Dana.” The affected districts include East Midnapore, West Midnapore, South 24 Parganas, North 24 Parganas, Jhargram, Bankura, Hooghly, Howrah, and Kolkata. Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) centres will also […]
As the arrival of Priyanka and Rahul Gandhi approaches in Wayanad, where Priyanka is contesting her debut election, the Congress party is gearing up for a grand welcome. The Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency will hold elections on November 13, with Priyanka set to file her nomination on Wednesday morning. Billboards and banners have been displayed […]
A Bengaluru woman revealed on LinkedIn that her ex-boyfriend, a food delivery agent, allegedly misused the app to track her whereabouts after breakup. By flagging her account, he gained access to her real-time delivery locations, prompting strange inquiries about her activities. Reactions on LinkedIn ranged from skepticism to support, with some highlighting privacy protocols.
Khar Gymkhana has revoked Jemimah Rodrigues’s membership following complaints about her father, Ivan Rodrigues, misusing membership privileges. During the Annual General Meeting, it was revealed that he booked the Presidential Hall at discounted rates for religious activities, violating the Gymkhana’s by-laws. Investigations showed around 35 such events took place in the last 18 months.
According to the latest Ormax Media report, Thalapathy Vijay and Samantha Ruth Prabhu are India’s most popular film stars for September 2024. Vijay leads the male category, celebrated for his recent hit The Greatest Of All Time (GOAT), while Samantha shines in the female category following her acclaimed performance in Citadel: Honey Bunny.
