Dhanteras is a key Hindu festival marking the start of Diwali, celebrated for wealth and health. Devotees worship Lord Dhanvantari and Goddess Lakshmi, buy precious metals, and follow rituals to seek prosperity. Tips include using lotus in puja, employing Mahalakshmi Yantra, consuming amla, creating rangoli, and including cowrie shells.
The Rajasthan excise department experienced a 34.6% revenue increase in liquor sales from October 1 to 19, despite technical glitches in the newly introduced IEMS 2.0 software. Efforts by District Transport Officers and Excise Inspectors helped maintain stock supply, leading to improved collections.
A court in southern Thailand dropped charges against ex-state security personnel and officials over the 2004 Tak Bai massacre, where 85 Muslim protesters died. The court attributed the decision to the suspects evading arrest, causing the 20-year statute of limitations to expire. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra apologized, vowing to prevent future incidents.
A nine-year-old boy with chronic kidney disease received a life-saving kidney transplant from his 64-year-old grandmother at Yenepoya Medical College Hospital. The procedure, performed by a dedicated team of specialists, marks a notable achievement in paediatric care, enhancing the boy’s quality of life with a successful and timely intervention.
Just days after the pop icon’s appearance on stage with Vice President Kamala Harris, social media influencer Amber Rose – an outspoken Trump supporter – threw some surprising shade at Beyoncé. According to Rose, Beyoncé borrowed a portion of her speech from the Republican National Convention in July. “She wants to be me so...
Art Deco and Art Nouveau were influential art movements with distinct styles and eras. Art Nouveau emerged in the 1890s, emphasizing organic, nature-inspired forms, while Art Deco gained prominence in the 1920s with geometric shapes and a luxurious modern aesthetic. Notable artists include Alphonse Mucha and Tamara de Lempicka.
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba acknowledges the LDP’s election setback caused by public distrust over a funding scandal. Despite losing the majority, Ishiba plans to lead a minority government, dismisses coalition formation, and aims to restore faith through political reform and open discussions.