Typhoon Toraji threatened the northern Philippines, prompting the evacuation of thousands from flood-prone areas. President Marcos Jr. oversaw relief efforts following three recent storms that caused widespread devastation and fatalities. The region remains vulnerable to landslides and flooding due to heavy rainfall.
Read MoreChristmas celebrations in Kolkata are facing a price hike on festive treats. The cost of essential baking ingredients like wheat flour and cooking oil has been steadily increasing in recent weeks. This surge is impacting bakers and is expected to make holiday favorites like cakes and cookies more expensive for consumers.
Read MoreSesame Street, celebrating 55 years of entertaining and educating children, is leveraging social media to reach a wider audience. The show’s team uses platforms like TikTok and Instagram to share positive messages and engage with fans of all ages.
Read MoreJulianna Margulies, known for her role as Carol Hathaway on ‘ER,’ recently shared the surprising story behind her casting. Initially auditioning for a different role, she impressed the casting director with her ‘New York rage’ and landed the part of Carol, a character originally intended to die in the pilot episode.
Read MoreBooking.com, the popular online travel agency, is reviewing its organisational structure, which may lead to job cuts. The company says it’s a necessary step to stay competitive and enhance customer-focused innovation. While details remain limited, Booking Holdings aims to modernise processes, optimise procurement, and improve efficiency. Earlier this year, online travel platform Expedia announced...
Read MoreThe Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway, once a symbol of seamless connectivity, is now a nightmare for commuters. Traffic congestion, fueled by Gurgaon’s growth and bottlenecks like toll plazas and ongoing construction, has made travel a stressful ordeal. This situation is causing frustration among residents and prompting some companies to relocate, potentially impacting Gurgaon’s economic prospects.
Read MoreShalini Passi, a well-known philanthropist and art collector, revealed in an interview that she has shaved her head four times as a donation. She prefers to keep her hair simple in preparation for these donations, inspired by North Indian Sikh culture. Passi also shared her health regimen, which includes eating room-temperature meals for sustenance,...
Read MoreBitcoin surged past $81,000 for the first time, propelled by President-elect Donald Trump’s victory and his pro-crypto stance. Trump’s win sparked a rally in digital assets, with investors optimistic about his plans for a Bitcoin stockpile and crypto-friendly regulations. This surge follows a record influx into Bitcoin ETFs and a broader market upswing fueled...
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