KOLKATA: Bengal’s favourite ‘maachh-bhaat’ filled the poll plate on Thursday as PM Narendra Modi accused Trinamool Congress of failing to feed the piscine-loving state enough fish, seeking to turn on its head a debate triggered by CM Mamata Banerjee’s party portraying BJP as being “anti-non-vegetarian”. In Haldia, where he addressed the first of his three…
Winter brings a common household challenge. Drying clothes indoors releases moisture, increasing humidity. Poor ventilation traps this dampness, creating ideal conditions for mould. This can lead to respiratory problems for residents. Image Credits: Google Gemini Winter is the time when many houses have a similar tale to tell. The rain taps on the windows, the…
US Charge d’Affaires to India Atul Keshap. WASHINGTON: US Charge d’Affaires to India, Atul Keshap on Friday met Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and discussed ways to increase bilateral trade between the two countries to advance mutual prosperity.“I had a very useful exchange of views with Commerce Minister @PiyushGoyal about how #USIndia trade can and…
Meera Varma, a mental health activist who worked with the Joe Biden administration, was injured after a stabbing attack inside a Burbank home in which her mother Meera Varma, a teacher, was killed. The Burbank Police department announced the arrest of 30-year-old Sergio Fraire on suspicion for the murder of 59-year-old Arti Varma and the…
Rats can squeeze through a small hole. It’s a genuinely unsettling fact. So one of the most important things you can do is walk around your home, really slowly, with a torch if needed, and look for gaps around pipes, cracks in the foundation, spaces under doors, loose vents. Steel wool is great for stuffing…
Priyanka Chopra and Lara Dutta both rose to fame after winning international beauty pageants in 2000, and they made their way to the movies. The two actors started their careers together in the Akshay Kumar-starrer ‘Andaaz’, which marked the beginning of their journey as promising newcomers in the industry. Though, Priyanka’s film with Sunny Deol,…
Amazon is facing price-fixing allegations in California. According to a report by The New York Times, a newly unsealed filing released this week claims that the e-commerce giant pressured major brands like Levi’s and Hanes to influence pricing on rival platforms. The filing is part of an ongoing antitrust lawsuit filed by the US state…
Sri Lanka thanks India for sending oil amid Middle East crisis | Photo – February 20, 2026 NEW DELHI: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Sunday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External affairs minister S Jaishankar after India sent an oil shipment to ease the fuel supply disruption due to Middle East conflict.“Spoke…
Ventilated seats, once limited to high-end cars, are now offered in more affordable models as carmakers expand comfort features across lower price segments. Rising temperatures and increased time spent in traffic have contributed to this shift, making such features more relevant for everyday use. These additions are now available across multiple body styles, including hatchbacks…
Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’ teaser has sparked intense fan discussions, particularly around casting. AI-generated images of Ranveer Singh as Lord Rama have gone viral, prompting debates on alternate choices. While many praise Ranveer’s imagined look, others suggest actors like Vicky Kaushal and Hrithik Roshan for the epic role. The teaser of ‘Ramayana’, directed by Nitesh Tiwari,…