Special ‘saree’ event in Times Square celebrates culture, empowerment in NYC

NEW YORK: (Nov 17) Diverse hues and styles of sarees inundated the popular Times Square as women from the Indian diaspora and other nations celebrated the elegance of the garment, and empowerment of women through heritage, artistry, and community at a special event here. The second edition of the ‘Saree Goes Global’ event was organised… Continue reading Special ‘saree’ event in Times Square celebrates culture, empowerment in NYC

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Delhi air quality remains ‘very poor’ as city records season’s lowest temperature

NEW DELHI: (Nov 17) Delhi on Monday recorded ‘very poor’ air quality with an overall AQI of 356, even as the city logged its lowest minimum temperature of the season at 8.7 degrees Celsius, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the IMD said. Data from the CPCB’s Sameer app showed that five monitoring stations… Continue reading Delhi air quality remains ‘very poor’ as city records season’s lowest temperature

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Only one in three adults with diabetes receive treatment in SE Asia: WHO

NEW DELHI: WHO South-East Asia Officer-in-Charge Dr Catharina Boehme on Thursday highlighted the need for equitable, age-responsive approaches to diabetes prevention, diagnosis and management across the life course. On the eve of World Diabetes Day, she said diabetes, a chronic metabolic disease, remains a significant challenge in South-East Asia, with over 279 million adults living… Continue reading Only one in three adults with diabetes receive treatment in SE Asia: WHO

HarperCollins India to publish Gaur Gopal Das’s new book You Can Have It All

NEW DELHI: Nov. 14, 2025 HarperCollins India is delighted to announce the acquisition of Gaur Gopal Das’s forthcoming book, You Can Have It All, scheduled to publish in December 2025 in English and subsequently in other Indian languages. Source: PTI News

Clearly passion over pay or fame: Rajat Kapoor on why actors do theatre

NEW DELHI: Neither wealth nor fame — and on the top of it immense hard work and stress — actor-director Rajat Kapoor doffs his hat to all theatre actors, whether seasoned performers or newcomers, for their relentless dedication to the stage. As he awaits the Delhi premiere of his play “Karamjale Brothers”, a Hindi adaptation… Continue reading Clearly passion over pay or fame: Rajat Kapoor on why actors do theatre

Pant returns, South Africa bat first in Kolkata Test

Kolkata, Nov 14 Rishabh Pant made a return to the Indian playing XI as the wicketkeeper-batsman replaced Nitesh Kumar Reddy for the opening Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens. Axar Patel also returned, giving India a balanced combination of batting and spin options. South Africa captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and chose to… Continue reading Pant returns, South Africa bat first in Kolkata Test

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2 killed, 21 missing after landslides hit Indonesia’s Central Java

Jakarta, Nov. 14 Two people were found dead, three others injured, and 21 remained missing after landslides struck Indonesia’s Central Java province on Thursday night, an official said on Friday morning. Heavy rains triggered landslides in Cibuyut and Tarukahan hamlets of Cibeunying Village in Cilacap Regency, according to Muhamad Chomsul, head of the Emergency Unit… Continue reading 2 killed, 21 missing after landslides hit Indonesia’s Central Java

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Bihar polls: NDA ahead in 111 assembly seats, INDIA bloc in 33

PATNA: (Nov 14) The ruling NDA was ahead in 111 assembly seats, as compared to 33 of the opposition INDIA bloc, according to trends available on the Election Commission’s website. The BJP was leading in 48 seats, the JD(U) in 44, LJP (Ram Vilas) in 13 and HAM in three. The RJD was leading in… Continue reading Bihar polls: NDA ahead in 111 assembly seats, INDIA bloc in 33

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Prevalence of hypertension in children, teens doubled in last two decades: Study

NEW DELHI: (Nov 13) Prevalence of hypertension or high blood pressure among children and teenagers has nearly doubled in the last two decades, from 3.2 per cent in 2000 to over six per cent in 2020, according to a global analysis published in The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health journal. Left unaddressed, hypertension can lead… Continue reading Prevalence of hypertension in children, teens doubled in last two decades: Study

Prestige Estates Q2 profit surges 95 pc to Rs 457.4 cr

NEW DELHI: (Nov 13) Prestige Estates Projects Ltd has reported a 95 per cent increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 457.4 crore for the latest September quarter on higher income and lower expenses. Its net profit stood at Rs 234.6 crore in the year-ago period. Total income rose to Rs 2,697.8 crore during the… Continue reading Prestige Estates Q2 profit surges 95 pc to Rs 457.4 cr