In a landmark initiative blending tradition with enterprise, women from Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in Nancowry have launched a new brand—NiCoShe—to market Nicobar’s heritage Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO. The move follows the recent Geographical Indication (GI) tag awarded to Nicobar’s VCO, recognizing its unique quality and traditional extraction methods. The District Administration, in collaboration with Krishi…
Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan is receiving flak on social media after previous interviews that showed her as vocal and supposedly disparaging other performers reappeared online. The scandals come after a similar occurrence involving actor Mrunal Thakur, who was forced to apologize when his previous remarks about Bipasha Basu went viral. Snippets of Kareena’s previous…
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has issued an urgent appeal to the Union Government and the Andaman and Nicobar administration, demanding the immediate deployment of container-carrying passenger ships to Katchal Island in the Nicobar district. The demand comes in response to a growing scarcity of essential commodities, including food, medicine, and fuel, which has…
Rashtrapati Bhavan hosted an At Home event for President Droupadi Murmu to commemorate the 79th Independence Day. The event was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministers, the leaders of the three armed forces, and foreign envoys. Anupam Kher, the actor, claimed to be “honoured and blessed” and expressed gratitude for the offer. “Thank…
A large international study has identified 7,000 steps a day as a powerful and achievable target for improving health and preventing chronic illnesses. Drawing from a comprehensive review of 57 studies involving over 160,000 adults, researchers found that this lower-than-expected step count delivers impressive health benefits. Participants who consistently walked around 7,000 steps daily showed…
New Delhi: Gold prices in the national capital on Thursday rose by Rs 400 to Rs 1,01,420 per 10 grams on fresh buying by stockists in line with strong global trends, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 1,01,020 per 10 grams in…
On India’s Independence Day, four Indian Air Force (IAF) officers will get the coveted Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal in a unique and historic ceremony, according to sources. The importance of Operation Sindoor is highlighted by the fact that the IAF has been awarded this wartime honor for the first time since the Kargil War. Two…
HDFC Bank, India’s largest private sector lender, has officially denied reports suggesting a hike in the Average Monthly Balance (AMB) requirement for savings accounts. In a statement issued on August 14, 2025, the bank confirmed that there has been no change in the AMB across any account type. Contrary to speculation that new customers in…
Juneau, the capital city of Alaska, experienced a catastrophic glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) on August 13, 2025, as meltwater from Suicide Basin—an ice-dammed lake within the Mendenhall Glacier—was suddenly released, sending torrents of water downstream into the Mendenhall River. The floodwaters surged to a record-breaking height of 16.65 feet, surpassing previous records set in…
A two-day training program on fodder cultivation was successfully conducted at the Panchayat Community Hall in Vivekananda Pur, Little Andaman, aimed at enhancing livestock productivity through sustainable farming practices. Organized by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services (AH&VS), the initiative drew active participation from local farmers and community leaders. Shri Parimal Mondal, Pradhan…
