Nepal has barred the import, sale and distribution of Priyagold biscuits made by India based Surya Food and Agro Ltd, after food safety concerns flagged by Indian authorities.Nepal’s Food Technology and Quality Control Department (FTQCD) announced the restrictions in a notice issued on Monday, classifying the biscuits as sub-standard. The move follows action by the…
Sheetal Devi and Swati Chaudhary NEW DELHI: India’s para archers Sheetal Devi and Swati Chaudhary stormed into the finals of their respective events at the Asian Para Games 2026 on Tuesday, assuring the country of at least two medals and setting up opportunities to add to India’s tally.Defending champion Sheetal continued her impressive run in…
Feathers have been interpreted as spiritual signs in many cultures, offering messages related to personal thoughts. Various feather colors symbolize different meanings, such as white for peace and red for courage. In India, the peacock feather holds significant importance, representing divine love and prosperity. Upon finding a feather, one is encouraged to reflect on their…
Before the couple exchanged their Christian wedding vows, they celebrated with a Paebaek ceremony, a Korean wedding tradition in which newlyweds pay their respects to their elders and receive their blessings for married life. For the occasion, Ejae wore a striking hanbok designed by Han Eun Hee. The outfit paired a deep red skirt with…
Several South Indian cinema celebrities, including Allu Arjun, Jr NTR, Mahesh Babu and Prabhudeva, extended their Dussehra greetings to fans on Monday. After the nine-day celebrations of Navratri, the stars took to social media to mark Vijayadashami and share messages celebrating the victory of good over evil.Jr NTR shared his wishes on X, extending greetings…
JNUSU has disputed Vice-Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit’s claims about medical assistance to rusticated student leaders during the hunger strike, alleging that they were denied check-ups during the first six days of the protest. The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union (JNUSU) has accused Vice-Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit of making misleading claims about the ongoing hunger strike…
US homebuilder confidence hits 14-year low as costs soar US homebuilder confidence fell to its lowest level in more than 14 years in October, with rising mortgage rates, expensive construction materials and labour shortages weighing on the housing market, according to a survey released on Monday.The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market…
Ashok won the silver medal in the men’s 65kg powerlifting event (Image credit: X) India’s Ashok won the silver medal in the men’s 65kg powerlifting event at the Asian Para Games 2026 on Tuesday.The 37-year-old lifted 192kg to finish second behind China’s Zou Yi, the reigning Paralympic champion, who won gold with a lift of…
Dussehra will be celebrated on October 20, 2026, as crowds across India engage in a plethora of traditional customs. Many communities pay homage to Ravana, recognizing him not just as a demon king but as an esteemed intellectual or an elder figure. In contrast to the common practice of effigy burning, certain villages express their…
Some solutions turn out to be far worse than the problem they were meant to fix, and Australia’s cane toad story is perhaps the most famous example. In 1935, the government brought toads from Hawaii to Queensland, hoping they would eat the beetles destroying the state’s sugar cane. Nearly 91 years later, there are an…