Bangladeshi dancer Farjana Yasmin performing Assam’s Sattriya dance Guwahati: At a time when cultural conversations are often reduced to headlines and social media posts, Farjana Yasmin has chosen a quieter, more demanding path — one shaped by years of discipline, study and a deep engagement with India’s classical dance traditions.The 42-year-old Bangladeshi dancer has spent…
The incident took place on a FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. (Photo: Reuters) The FlyDubai incident has raised a difficult question for the aviation industry: what happens when the threat is already inside the cockpit?Aviation safety expert Captain Amit Singh believes the incident should be a wake-up call for everyone – especially the…
Representative Image (AI-generated) A Delaware homeowner who represented herself in court has secured part of the relief she sought from her community’s developer, but not everything she asked for. The court ordered the developer to address maintenance problems involving ponds and ditches and provide information and documents concerning an alleged $44,329.59 loan involving the homeowners…
Abhishek Bachchan may not be familiar with all the music his teenage daughter Aaradhya Bachchan listens to, but a recent experience with her left him thoroughly impressed. The actor-entrepreneur recently attended an Ariana Grande concert with his daughter and admitted that he did not know even one of her songs, but was blown away by…
England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Logo (@ECB_cricket Twitter handle) The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) could step in financially if needed to ensure England’s women play a Test in the West Indies next spring. The match is planned as part of a multi-format series and is considered important preparation for England’s 2027 Ashes…
On October 6, the Two of Cups highlights the significance of partnership and mutual respect in relationships. Honest conversations are encouraged as they can strengthen connections between individuals. Mercury and Venus in Scorpio promote direct communication and deeper understanding, making polite exchanges less satisfying. Acknowledging ongoing issues in friendships or romances can lead to meaningful…
NCR gets ready for Durga Puja From Victoria Memorial and a jamdani loom to rural Bengal and Uttam Kumar’s centenary, Durga Puja pandals across NCR are drawing from the many strands of Bengal’s cultural heritage this year. For Durga Puja, beginning on October 16, committees are incorporating heritage, art, cinema, sustainability, community and memory in…
Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration chief Tukaram Mundhe is recognized for his rigorous food safety enforcement measures NEW DELHI: Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration chief Tukaram Mundhe has been dubbed a “rockstar” by The New York Times for his aggressive crackdown on food safety violations, with the American newspaper featuring the IAS officer on its…
NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday questioned the Delhi Police over “stopping and threatening” INDIA bloc MPs who were marching to the Election Commission, saying the Opposition wanted to question Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged “vote chori”.In a social media post, Rahul said the Election Commissioners were…
Not much in the world has survived to be known as old as the dinosaurs, but when it comes to a recently discovered insect species, the statement holds true. Some 99 million years ago, a tiny insect belonging to a previously unknown species became trapped in tree resin. The resin hardened and turned into amber;…
