NEW DELHI: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) on Wednesday warned hotels and restaurants of action in case it found them levying additional charges under heads such as “LPG charges,” “gas surcharge,” and “fuel cost recovery” in food bills.The authority issued an advisory invoking provisions of the Consumer Protection Act observing that such charges are…
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) identified undiscovered, economically recoverable lithium in the Appalachian Mountains, with 2.3 million metric tons of lithium oxide. This discovery holds a value of approximately 90 billion dollars and marks a vital shift for energy security in the US. These reserves are mostly in the ‘Tin-Spodumene Belt’ of the Carolinas,…
Raj Kundra gears up for his Punjabi action spectacle, “The Great Punjab Robbery,” set for an August 7, 2026 release. The intense motion poster reveals Kundra in a fierce avatar alongside a star-studded ensemble cast. Promising a unique cinematic experience, the film explores themes of courage and rebellion, marking Kundra’s second acting venture after his…
Former Bollywood actor Somy Ali has alleged that she was sidelined by the Hindi film industry after she spoke publicly about being in an abusive relationship with a powerful actor. Though she did not name him outright, Somy was previously in a long-term relationship with Salman Khan and had earlier also posted about it on…
NEW DELHI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday carried out searches at a dozen locations across four states in connection with the alleged smuggling of arms, ammunition and IEDs into the country from across Indo-Pakistan border, as part of a conspiracy to carry out terrorist attacks in Punjab, Delhi and other parts of India….
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) The futuristic romantic entertainer ‘Love Insurance Kompany’ continued its theatrical run with modest numbers on day 15. Pradeep Ranganathan starrer collected Rs 44 lakh in Tamil Nadu on Friday. The science fiction romantic comedy has received mixed feedback from audiences even as it completes over two weeks in theatres. Box office update…
NEW DELHI: The battle between Aam Aadmi Party and the seven Rajya Sabha MPs who have joined BJP reached President of India Droupadi Murmu’s doorstep on Tuesday.In separate meetings with the President, while Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann sought the termination of the membership of the six members from the state and emphasised the need for…
Sadhguru’s daughter, Radhe Jaggi has launched a new book titled ‘Save soil: 100 days that moved the world’, documenting the global Save Soil movement.Radhe is a Bharatanatyam dancer and had captured the initiative launched by Sadhguru to raise awareness about soil conservation.The 464-page volume provides a detailed account of Sadhguru’s 100-day, 30,000 km motorcycle journey…
15-year-old Nigerian student Raheema Auwal-Panti is attracting international attention for an innovation that tackles two major challenges at once, plastic pollution and menstrual-product accessibility. The founder of PantiPads, a biodegradable sanitary-pad initiative launched in 2025, has developed menstrual products made from agricultural waste materials that would otherwise be discarded. Her project uses cassava peelings, banana…
Walter Benjamin (Image: Wikipedia) Some quotes comfort people instantly. Others leave readers unsettled for a while because they touch emotions most people usually avoid discussing openly. This quote by Walter Benjamin belongs firmly in the second category.It is not a light quote. It does not try to sound motivational or reassuring. In fact, the line…