A hurricane was bearing down on Cuba Sunday as the island nation’s authorities scrambled to restore power following a massive nationwide outage. In 2022, the island also suffered months of daily hours-long power outages, capped by a nationwide blackout caused by Hurricane Ian. rd/dw/bbk/acb/sn/tym Read More
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has urged junior doctors on a 16-day hunger strike to end their fast and engage in talks. Despite the Chief Secretary’s invitation for discussions, the doctors demand justice for the RG Kar Hospital rape-murder victim and systemic changes in healthcare, including removing officials. Six doctors have been hospitalized due... Read More
Apple’s iOS 18 update introduces powerful new options for personalising your iPhone’s home screen. Users can now easily resize widgets, change app icon colours, and freely arrange icons anywhere on the screen. These customization features give iPhone owners unprecedented control over their device’s look and feel. Read More
Kannada actor Kichcha Sudeep’s mother, Saroj Sanjeev, passed away at 86 on October 20 due to age-related health complications despite extensive medical efforts. The actor, who shared a close bond with his mother, was by her side during her last moments. Fans and well-wishers are expressing their condolences. Read More
Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao’s Stree 2, directed by Amar Kaushik, has shattered box office records, surpassing Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan. Despite a strong run, its journey to the Rs 600 crore club slowed with its OTT release. The film faces tough competition from upcoming releases Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. Read More
Chef Suvir Saran, renowned for blending traditional Indian flavors with global influences, recounts a moment at Tapestry when his dish, Forbidden and Fried, connected a 90-year-old woman to her childhood memories. This heartfelt experience underscored the power of food to bridge generations and cultures. Read More
The word ‘OK,’ originating from a satirical 1839 article as ‘oll korrect,’ gained popularity during Martin Van Buren’s 1840 presidential campaign. Adopted globally, ‘OK’ now universally signifies agreement, acknowledgement, or approval. Its simplicity and flexibility have embedded it deeply into modern language and digital communications. Read More