In January 1943, a Christmas tree fire destroyed much of singer and actor Bing Crosby’s 20-room home in Toluca Lake, Los Angeles. The incident caused extensive damage to the property and destroyed several of his personal belongings, including his collection of recordings and golf trophies. Although Crosby and his family escaped unharmed, the fire forced…
Maharashtra CET Cell warns of legal action over misleading social media posts on exams The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has announced plans to take legal action against social media account holders circulating misleading, incomplete or false information about entrance examinations, results and centralised admission processes. In a press release dated October 19,…
File photo: Bottles of Absolut vodka, produced by Pernod Ricard, are displayed at a wine shop (Picture credit: Reuters) Indian tax authorities are investigating whether liquor makers Pernod Ricard and Diageo wrongly classified bulk Scotch whisky imports to claim lower tariffs under the India-UK trade agreement, Reuters reported, citing five industry sources familiar with the…
After five years of marriage, Elina Svitolina and Gaël Monfils have parted ways/ Image: Instagram Elina Svitolina and Gaël Monfils built one of tennis’s most recognisable relationships while establishing successful careers on opposite sides of the sport. Their marriage, which began in 2021, has now come to an end, with Svitolina announcing their separation in…
The Moon transitioning into Aquarius encourages individuals to seek social connections and embrace communication. Friendships are particularly emphasized, but some tension may arise due to differing needs for attention and solitude. Specific zodiac signs, such as Leo and Scorpio, may experience challenges due to these dynamics. In contrast, signs like Aquarius and Gemini may enjoy…
Woman goes for a job interview, but one question from HR leaves her shocked A job interview took an uncomfortable turn for Shatakshi Dwivedi when an HR representative asked her about her plans to have a child. The question, which came up after the representative learnt that she was married, has sparked a discussion on…
Sarah Beeny wins eight-year farmhouse planning battle. The Somerset property was bought for £3 million in 2018. (Photo: Instagram) Sarah Beeny has won a major planning battle to keep her so-called ‘mini-Downton Abbey’ farmhouse on her Somerset estate, despite previously being ordered to demolish the property for unauthorised work.According to a report by the Daily…
The Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has constituted a 7-member committee to engage with the protesting students demanding the revival of the students’ union elections that were banned in 2006 following violence – a decision that has withstood several challenges in the Delhi High Court, an official said on Monday. Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has formed…
India puts coal import plan on hold, prioritises domestic production and transport (representative image) India has shelved a proposal to make power plants import coal to replenish dwindling stockpiles, as elevated international prices and a weaker rupee have increased the cost of overseas shipments, Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the discussions.The government…
146 players to go under the hammer for 27 slots in Kochi (ANI Image) The race to secure the remaining spots for the 2027 Women’s Premier League (WPL) season will intensify at the player auction in Kochi on October 28, with 146 cricketers set to go under the hammer for just 27 available slots across…