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Localities in 11 wards were hit by the floodLocalities in 11 wards were hit by the floodLocalities in 11 wards were hit by the floodLocalities in 11 wards were hit by the floodLocalities in 11 wards were hit by the flood Varanasi: The continuously rising Ganga crossed the warning level of 70.26 metres in Kashi on Tuesday morning, inundating areas along the ghats and forcing residents of low-lying localities along the Varuna to move to safer places and relief camps. Flooding also disrupted cremations at Manikarnika and Harishchandra ghats, with funeral waits stretching to 6-7 hours as platforms were inundated.Floodwater…
Suvendu Adhikari at the opening of the Consumer Rights Protection Week at New Market Kolkata: A large number of complaints about citizens being duped while buying properties were pouring into ‘Janatar Darbar’ at the BJP party office in Salt Lake as well as the CMO grievance cell every day, said Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday as he opened the ‘Consumer Rights Protection Week’ at New Market. He pointed out that the govt had a zero-tolerance approach towards any kind of fraud, including consumers being cheated, real estate fraud, manipulation of weighing machines, food adulteration and the use of harmful chemicals to…
Image Credit: Cumberland Valley Thomas Mazias’s journey from an 11-year-old Greek orphan washing dishes to the owner of a historic Pennsylvania restaurant is a story of resilience, hard work and family tradition. After arriving in the United States in 1952, Mazias found himself at Hamilton’s Restaurant in Carlisle(Pennsylvania), where he began at the bottom of the business. Decades later, he was running the establishment himself, helping preserve a restaurant that has remained a familiar part of the town for generations. Today, Hamilton’s is known not simply for its food but for the sense of continuity it offers its customers. Its…
A Chinese jade dog bought for just £1 at a UK car boot sale has been identified as a 600-year-old Ming dynasty treasure. (Photo: PA) A rare Chinese jade dog believed to be more than 600 years old could fetch up to £10,000 at auction after being bought for just £1 at a car boot sale in the UK.According to The Sun, the 8.5cm-long carved animal, made from mottled black and green jade, is believed to date back to the early years of the Ming dynasty, between around 1380 and 1420. It depicts a seated, recumbent dog with its head…
The drive on the highway by the Mediterranean in southern Lebanon, near the border with Israel, is scenic and, these days, desolate. Crops lie abandoned and buildings destroyed by Israeli air strikes, too many to count, are in ruins.Near the town of Naqoura, a Lebanese military checkpoint, painted in the white-and-red colours of the national flag, is the last visible sign of the state’s presence. Soldiers are positioned behind concrete walls, but the road is empty. A few minutes further south, around a dozen Israeli flags indicate the start of occupied territory. Unless authorised by Israel, no-one can enter.This part…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi fell short of a century in the first innings and then missed out on a half-century in the second, yet that mattered less to him, as has always been the case with the 15-year-old. His two knocks did their job for East Zone, who cruised into the Duleep Trophy 2026 final on Tuesday with a four-wicket win over Central Zone at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence Ground 1 in Bengaluru.Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 92 vs Central Zone in Duleep Trophy semifinalSooryavanshi, the vice-captain of the East Zone side, briefly stepped up for the leadership role on Day 1 after…
Lord Krishna’s Bhagavad Gita offers a powerful lesson for those feeling lost. Focusing on your actions, not the rewards, is key to moving forward. A closed door does not always signify a wrong direction in life. Stop carrying the future into every decision you make today. This Janmashtami message encourages living with uncertainty and finding clarity. Sometimes life seems to have no meaning. It’s pointless to work any longer. It’s a different kind of relationship. Plans go awry. Even decisions that seem obvious at first can become unclear in the blink of an eye. On Janmashtami 2026, Lord Krishna in…
The island of Okinawa, at the southern end of Japan, has historically been known for longevity; once called the land of immortals, it stands as one of the most concentrated areas of people living past 100 years old in the world, with their minds sharp and their friendships intact.This isn’t because of a supplement or a secret diet plan. It’s a set of magical daily habits, gathered under the idea of ikigai, or “a reason to get up in the morning.” These aren’t dramatic life transitions but just following some small choices like eating a little less, walking a little…
Nepal , September 2 : The death toll from floods in Nepal has risen to 1,127, according to the Nepal Police, on Wednesday.As per the Nepal Police, a total of 45 bodies have been recovered from Rasuwa, 155 from Nuwakot, 59 from Dhading, 348 from Chitwan, 66 from Gorkha, 38 from Tanahun, 217 from Nawalparasi East and 190 from Nawalparasi West.The Nepal Police also reported that nine bodies have been recovered in India.Of the bodies recovered, only 95 have so far been handed over to their families after identification.A day earlier, Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah said in a Facebook…
Vadodara, Gujarat | Sept 1 2026: Ratnaveer Precision Engineering Limited, a manufacturer of stainless-steel precision products, witnessed strong market activity on Monday, with its shares touching an all-time high of ₹314.90 on August 31, 2026. The stock closed the session at ₹306.02, while its trading range for the day was ₹300– ₹314.90.Ratnaveer Hits ₹314.90 High Ahead of Rights Issue: Understanding REs and How to ApplyThe market movement comes ahead of the Company’s upcoming ₹329.99 crore Rights Issue, through which eligible shareholders will have the opportunity to subscribe to additional equity shares at an Issue Price of ₹264 per share.The Rights…