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24 Aug

Sex workers protest for justice by refusing to provide soil for Durga idols

editorKolkata

A sex worker in Sonagachi, who refused to provide soil for idol making this year, is protesting the justice demanded for a victim of rape and murder at R. G. Kar Hospital. The secretary of the Durbar Mahila Samanwaya Committee, Bisakha Laskar, has refused to provide soil for idol making from the sex workers' courtyard this year as a protest against the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at R. G. Kar Hospital. Durga Puja, the largest festival in West Bengal, involves idol makers using soil from sex workers' localities to create goddess idols. However, the sex workers…

23 Aug

After Cricketer MS Dhoni, next biopic on Yuvraj Singh to begin

editorEntertainment, Sports

Indian Cricketer Yuvraj Singh's biopic is to be celebrated on the big screen very. T-Series has recently shared a picture in the social media to make the announcement. T-Series Bhushan Kumar is joining hands with producer Ravi Bhagchanka, however lead actor for the biopic is not yet decided. For advocating the iconic role, a poll was conducted on X, where India supported Vicky Kaushal to play the role with 44.4%. Ranveer Singh and Ranbir Kapoor were close second and third with 22.2% and 21.4% votes, whereas, Varun Dhawan also got 11.9%. Earlier biopic on cricketer MS Dhoni was made which…

22 Aug

Anil Agarwal foundation teams up with Kaziranga for major conservation drive

editorNorth East

The Anil Agarwal Foundation (AAF) has entered into a partnership with Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve to advance TACO’s ‘Mission Vanraksha’. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed today, secures a grant of INR 6 crores over three years to establish a state-of-the-art surveillance centre and new housing for frontline conservation workers. This initiative aims to bolster the protection of endangered species like the Greater One-Horned Rhino, Asiatic Elephant, and Bengal Tiger. The MoU signing ceremony, which featured remarks from Assam's Environment & Forest Minister Shri Chandra Mohan Patowary and AAF President Ms. Ritu Jhingon, underscores the commitment to safeguarding…

22 Aug

Shraddha Kapoor reveals reason behind not starring with SRK, Salman and Amir

editorBollywood

Shraddha Kapoor is one of the leading actress of Bollywood industry. The actress has given many hit movies, fans have always praised Shraddha for the kind of work she has been doing. Shraddha Kapoor despite being one of the finest actress, never seen working with SRK, Salman Khan and Amir Khan. During a podcast, on being asked Shraddha replied, "Many times you are offered a film, but if you feel the character isn’t exciting enough or the role doesn’t challenge the artiste in you then you let go off that role. I’m very clear about the kind of work that…

22 Aug

Paytm share price upgrade over 5%, Zomato shares rise 2% on ticketing business deal

editorBusiness, News

Paytm share price surged over 5% after the fintech giant announced the sale of its entertainment and ticketing business to food delivery app Zomato for ₹2,048 crore. Paytm shares rose 5.47% to ₹604.45 on BSE, while Zomato shares also rose 2.71% to ₹267.00.Fintech giant Paytm's parent company, One97 Communications, entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of its entertainment ticketing business, which includes movies, sports and event ticketing, to Zomato for ₹2,048 crore.Paytm's movie and event tickets will remain available on its app during the transition period for the next 12 months. After that, users will be redirected to…

22 Aug

A major fire broke out in Kolkata’s Lohapatty area, destroying several godowns

editorWest Bengalfire break out

A major fire broke out in Kolkata's Lohapatty area on Thursday, August 22, 2024, causing several warehouses to be destroyed. Twenty fire engines battled a blaze that broke out at around 1:30 am for approximately seven hours to bring it under control. A fire broke out at a plastic storage godown and spread to nearby warehouses in a congested area near Maniktala, causing significant destruction. Five godowns were burned to the ground, but no injuries were reported during the fire. Officials stated that the cause of the fire is yet to be determined, but it will be determined after a…

21 Aug

Due to investor enthusiasm, Ola Electric shares growth by 90%, market cap crossed $ 7 billion

editorBusiness, News

Ola Electric Mobility Ltd. has seen its shares surge nearly 90% within two weeks, taking the company's market capitalization to more than $7 billion. Bloomberg reported that this rapid growth vindicated founder Bhavish Aggarwal's decision to take the company public, despite initial doubts about its valuation.The company's initial public offering (IPO), the largest in India in the last two years, attracted wide interest from investors. The surge in the share price has allowed Aggarwal to reach his target valuation earlier than anticipated, driven by strong demand in India's thriving IPO market. Ola Electric, India's largest e-scooter maker, had gone ahead…

21 Aug

Karan Johar reacts to Shraddha starrer Stree 2 success

editorBollywood

Shraddha Kapoor & Rajkumar Rao's blockbuster 'Stree 2' has been on the headlines since it's release. Like the part one, audience have been showering more appreciation for the movie's unique plot, acting, casts and more. Popular filmmaker Karan Johar Congratulating the entire casts, makers has recently reacted to the movie's success which has broken many records in the box office just in few days of its release. Karan said, "The JUGGERNAUT MEGA BLOCKBUSTER SUCCESS of STREE2 is not just a celebration for @maddockfilms but must be viewed as celebration of Hindi cinema and Indian mainstream cinema" He continued with a…

20 Aug

Vedang Raina report working with Alia Bhatt in Jigra has been ‘confusing’, talks about dating rumors with Khushi Kapoor

editorEntertainment, News

Actor Vedang Raina secured praise for his performance in his debut film The Archies. Soon after, the young actor was in the news for dating rumors with his co-star Khushi Kapoor. Although the two have been seen together on several occasions, their rumored relationship has been kept under wraps. Vedang has time and again dodged questions about his alleged affair with Khushi.Now in an interview with GQ, the actor talked in detail about his dating life and his next film Jigra with Alia Bhatt.Talking about his dating rumors with Khushi Kapoor, Vedang Raina said, “At the moment my dating life…

19 Aug

Guwahati’s traffic routes updated for flyover construction

editorAssam

As the foundation work for the much-anticipated Cycle Factory Flyover begins, Guwahati’s traffic flow will experience significant changes. Starting August 19, 2024, motorists will face new routes and regulations as construction progresses from the Cycle Factory to Barsapara Junction. The Guwahati Traffic Police have issued an advisory outlining these crucial updates. Among the major changes, the stretch between Birubari Tiniali and Barsapara Tiniali will be designated as a one-way route. Vehicles from Arya Nagar or Birubari Tiniali will be directed exclusively towards Barsapara Tiniali, aiming to reduce congestion along this key corridor. In the coming phases, once initial foundation work…