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AI generated image used for representative purpose A district consumer commission has directed Buena Vista Luxury Garden Spa Resort in Jaipur to refund Rs 8.5 lakh to a man after his daughter’s wedding was cancelled. The commission held that the resort could not keep the entire Rs 10 lakh advance by relying on a 100 percent cancellation charge without proving the actual loss it suffered. It allowed the resort to retain Rs 1.5 lakh towards booking-related expenses and possible loss. The order was passed on August 18, 2026.What was the dispute over the wedding resort booking?According to the commission order,…
Kerala’s Ancy Sojan (PTI Photo) New Delhi: Ancy Sojan was around three when Anju Bobby George launched herself into the air at the end of a brisk run-up in Athens and set a seemingly unsurpassable national long-jump record. For much of the two decades that followed, Ancy may not have spent a lot of time thinking about George’s record, because her sights were set elsewhere, on the athletics track — remarkable for someone who would eventually overhaul the mark that had stood for 22 years.Now, the girl from Thrissur in central Kerala is looking to write the next chapter in…
Actor Kangana Ranaut has defended the national song ‘Vande Mataram’ after veteran actor Sharmila Tagore raised concerns that some of its verses invoking Hindu deities could be difficult for people who follow monotheistic faiths to accept.The debate over the song has resurfaced amid discussions about its status as India’s National Song and its distinction from the National Anthem, ‘Jana Gana Mana’. Written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in the 1870s and later included in his novel Anandamath, ‘Vande Mataram’ became a powerful rallying cry during India’s freedom movement.Also Read: Congress split Vande Mataram, paved way for Partition: Union Home Minister Amit…
Bengaluru: U.S. employer healthcare costs are expected to rise 9.5% in 2027, pushing the average cost above $19,000 per employee, driven by increased medical use and spending on high-priced drugs, insurance broker Aon said on Thursday.Medical spending has climbed as patients use more healthcare services, chronic conditions become more prevalent and the number of high-cost claims increases, Aon said. Healthcare costs for employers are set to rise by near double digits for a fourth straight year in 2027.Greater use of specialty medicines and GLP-1 treatments for diabetes, obesity and other conditions is adding to prescription-drug costs.”Additional cost pressure is emerging…
The National Testing Agency, NTA, is all set to hire subject experts who prepare question papers for its national-level examinations. To strengthen the hiring process, the agency has introduced a four-stage screening and verification process for its empanelment.NTA’s new subject expert selection process: 4 stages explained (Hindustan Times)Teachers who wish to apply for the subject expert role must submit their educational and employment records, identity documents, conflict-of-interest and confidentiality declarations, and a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their current employer.UGC-NET Row: NTA removes over 50 staff, fills 10 new leadership rolesThe decision to hire subject experts was taken after NTA…
All you need to know about Chris Evans’ LA property that he’s called home for the past 13 years. The actor has recently accepted a contingent offer to sell the house tfor USD 6.4 million. (Instagram) For the past 13 years, beloved actor Chris Evans, best known for his work in the Marvel franchise as Captain America, has called Los Angeles his home. His luxurious Hollywood Hills home has seen the actor through many phases of his life. However, the star is ready to move on to a new chapter with his family. Here is a look into Captain America’s…
How much oil is flowing through Hormuz The US-Iran conflict has kept the Strait of Hormuz in a chokehold for nearly six months and the oil market is left grappling with one big question: how much crude is actually getting through?While market estimates suggest flows have fallen sharply from pre-war levels, US officials say the picture may be far less bleak.The strait is effectively closed to oil tankers, and any drop in shipments can push prices higher. Iran has fired at dozens of tankers trying to pass through, while ship trackers using transponder data and satellite images have recorded a…
A viral video shows a tourist arguing with security personnel at a Kargil checkpoint SRINAGAR: A retired Army officer has hit out at the female tourist whose “We are Gen-Z and we won’t tolerate this nonsense” rant at a Kargil checkpoint went viral, saying her behaviour had unfairly portrayed the younger generation and created a divide with Kashmiris.Retired Lt General DP Pandey, who served as the commander of the Kashmir-based 15 Corps, said the incident had caused “damage” that people should know about.“Don’t want to shame a lady who created scene in Ladakh. She did few damages that our country…
The former Liberal MP Jenny Ware has condemned her one-time Coalition colleagues for backing Labor’s gambling legislation, claiming “vulnerable Australians have been let down”, as the parliament failed to back a full ban on wagering ads.Ware, a member of the Peta Murphy-led inquiry in 2023 that recommended entirely ending wagering advertising and inducements, called gambling a public health crisis that demanded a much stronger response from both sides of politics.“Vulnerable Australians deserve better than political convenience dressed up as consensus,” she told Guardian Australia.“Australians deserve better on gambling reform that should meet the scale of the harm.”Labor’s gambling reforms passed…
Globally, more than one in 10 adults now live with diabetes. If you have South Asian roots, that risk is even higher, and it hits earlier than it does in many other populations. In India alone, the number of people with diabetes is projected to reach 125 million by 2045. Yet, when scientists try to understand why diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease affect South Asians differently, they often have to rely on genetic data drawn from European populations.Advances in artificial intelligence and machine learning are allowing scientists to mine vast amounts of genomic and health data to detect disease…