Filmmaker-turned-politician Raj Chakraborty on Thursday announced his decision to quit active politics, days after the TMC candidate lost to BJP‘s Kaustav Bagchi in the West Bengal assembly elections from Barrackpore.Chakraborty, who had won the Barrackpore seat in 2021, lost the constituency this time to Bagchi by 15,822 votes.In a statement on social media, Chakraborty said…
NEW DELHI: As the left grapples with the severe setback it suffered in Kerala, the centralised leadership model described as ‘Brand Pinarayi’ and the poll campaign around it is under scrutiny, even as the party itself continues to hold there is no place within it for “cult politics” and the campaign was not a one-man…
Farhan Ahmed came to US from Pakistan legally in 2001 and obtained his green card in 2004 A Pakistani national who spent nearly two decades in prison for a fatal crime in New York has been arrested again by US immigration authorities.Farhan Ahmed legally entered US from Pakistan in 2001 as a young adult and…
A backyard garden may feel like a private escape, but in many parts of the United States, there are rules about what can and cannot happen there. Some restrictions are linked to safety, while others are connected to wildlife protection, neighbourhood harmony, fire hazards, or public health. Many homeowners only learn about these rules after…
Veteran actor Shakti Kapoor has reacted strongly to false rumours about his death that recently surfaced on social media. The actor personally addressed the claims through a video message, assuring fans that he is absolutely fine and urging people not to spread misinformation online.The rumours had left many fans worried, with several social media posts…
NEW DELHI: Petrol and diesel prices remained unchanged across major cities in India on Thursday, even as global crude oil prices continued to rise amid geopolitical uncertainty in West Asia.Government sources, however, have not ruled out a possible fuel price hike in the near future as oil marketing companies continue to face mounting losses due…
Nepali Congress-led opposition MPs on Thursday pressed Balendra Shah govt “to move beyond diplomatic notes” and open high-level talks with India and China to “reclaim” Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura and Kalapani — Indian territories Kathmandu claims is theirs, reports Vishant Agarwala. The demand was raised at the house of representatives’ international relations and tourism committee in Singha…
DHAKA: The Tarique Rahman-led Bangladesh govt has sought China’s “involvement and support” for the Teesta restoration project, a move that risks clouding New Delhi-Dhaka relations, as the latter pushes India to work towards implementing the 2011 Teesta water-sharing treaty blocked by outgoing West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee. Dhaka has been demanding a greater share of…
Chinese proverb of the day (Image: AI-generated) Change is a constant variable in daily life. People change in their personal lives, their careers, their relationships, and their environment. Some changes are planned, some just come out of the blue. People often try to control the outcome or fight situations that are not what they expect….
Heath Ledger was one of the most respected and revered stars in Hollywood. He was best known for his portrayal of the Joker in The Dark Knight and is often regarded as one of the most influential and talented actors of his generation. Here’s a look at the actor’s quote of the day, where he…
