Retail grocery seller Arun Deka (in purple shirt) Guwahati: Rising grocery prices are stretching household budgets across Guwahati, with kitchen staples turning costlier since June.Eggs have recorded the sharpest rise. A tray of 30 now sells for Rs 250-260, up from Rs 190-200 in June — an increase of nearly 31%. Premium eggs have become … Read more
During FY2025-26, India’s imports from China reached nearly $132 billion. (PTI photo) Aiming to reduce dependence on imports and overseas supplies, India is looking to give a fresh push to its domestic manufacturing plans. The government is preparing to strengthen domestic manufacturing for products which currently account for imports worth $51 billion, according to sources … Read more
Emergency officials have urged residents living near rivers to move to higher ground. Texas is once again battling life-threatening flooding as relentless rainfall triggered flash flood emergencies across parts of the Hill Country and South Texas early Thursday, forcing evacuations, prompting dozens of water rescues, and reviving painful memories of last year’s catastrophic floods.Emergency officials … Read more
Kolkata: ITC Hotels has acquired a 100% equity stake in Ahmedabad-based GHK Hospitality and Infrastructures, which owns Welcomhotel Ahmedabad, for the enterprise value of Rs 155 crore. The hotel is currently operated by ITC under an operating services agreement. The acquisition is expected to be consummated within the current quarter.The 130-room upper-upscale business hotel has … Read more
Patna: Patliputra University (PPU) will admit more than 5,000 students to various three-year undergraduate (UG) vocational courses for the academic session 2026-29. The university has invited eligible candidates to submit online applications from July 17 to 31 through its admission portal.According to PPU dean of students’ welfare (DSW) Rajeev Ranjan, the university has been offering … Read more
Dibrugarh: A sea of devotees pulled Lord Jagannath’s chariot through Dibrugarh on Thursday in a vibrant display of faith. The streets were choc-a-bloc with thousands of devotees pouring in.Assam governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya attended the inaugural ceremony of the Rath Yatra at Shri Shri Jagannath Temple, offered prayers and formally inaugurated the festival amid devotional … Read more
Thinking of a romantic getaway with your partner? Perhaps a soothing retreat? A luxury escape far from the bustle of the city? What about somewhere that gives you all three at once, private enough for two, quiet enough to actually unplug, and dramatic enough in its scenery that neither of you reaches for a phone? … Read more
Bryce Alakai and Trinity Tatum, Love Island USA Season 8 winners, discussed their relationship after leaving the villa (Pictures credit: Ben Symons/Peacock) Bryce Alakai and Trinity Tatum, the winners of Love Island USA Season 8, have spoken about their relationship after leaving the Fiji villa. The couple won the reality show’s eighth season on Sunday.Bryce … Read more
The recently released song ‘Tabaahi’ from Yash’s upcoming film ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ has been doing the rounds on the internet. While many praised the chemistry between Yash and Kiara Advani, a section of social media users criticised Kiara for appearing in romantic scenes after her marriage and motherhood. The trolling soon caught … Read more
Kerala is known as ‘God’s Own Country’ for a reason. Every year in the month of July, Pallon, a hidden gem in Kerala, turns into a pink spectacle that seems straight out of a painting. This year too, the annual water lily season has begun at Pallom in Kottayam district, where thousands of blooming pink … Read more