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Mohini Dey revealed her separation from her husband, Mark. The announcement coincided with news of Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman’s divorce from his wife, Saira Banu, after 29 years of marriage. AR Rahman and Mohini Dey have also worked together. Mohini Dey in a social media post expressed the decision to split from her husband Mark Hartsuch as a mutual and amicable understanding between the two. Dey acknowledged the emotional weight of the announcement but emphasized the shared resolve to pursue different paths in life. Despite parting ways as a couple, the duo remains committed to their professional collaborations, including ongoing projects like MaMoGi and the Mohini Dey groups, she said. Dey assured her supporters that their creative synergy would not be impacted by the separation. She expressed gratitude for the love and support she has received from her community and urged everyone to approach the news with understanding and positivity.

Chammak Challo (with Hamsika Iyer), the global hip-hop star headlined day one. In Shillong as part of his SuperFan Tour, he was traditionally welcomed by Meghalaya’s Khasi Seng Community. Keeping up the tempo but hitting the note of nostalgia was the legendary Boney M group’s live performance. The cherry on the top was the fact this was the R&B band’s Farewell Tour. In a breathtaking moment, in the misty late-night air, international pop sensation Lucas took to the stage as well, with Indian singer-songwriter Jasleen Royal closing day one with great fervour. Earlier, Queen Sensation (a global Queen tribute band) paid homage to the Freddie-Mercury led rock band. However, day one would have been incomplete without the performances of Shillong’s iconic blues-rock band, The Great Society, and household names Jessie Lyngdoh and Rito Riba. On day two,Meghalaya’s home-grown music stars, including Khasi Bloodz and SK Korn, added distinctive tones, showcasing musical diversity and representing local talent. Indeed, it is this representation of local voices that was an undertone of the festival and its boundless energy and spirit, which DoNER Minister Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia recognised as unmatched in India, referring to Meghalaya as the “music capital of the country.” He lauded the efforts of the government and the people of Meghalaya, saying, “Hats off to Conrad; hats off to you all (the people of Meghalaya)”.

As teams gear up for the IPL 2025 mega auction, selecting the right Indian batters will be critical. While consistency is key, in T20 cricket, even a quickfire 20-30 runs off 10 deliveries can tilt the game. Teams will likely be on the lookout for players who may not be technically perfect but can hit the ball out of the park at will — the hallmark of T20 cricket. Here’s a look at five Indian batters who are likely to be highly sought after in the IPL auction: KL Rahul

Also read: iPhone 17 performance to get a BIG boost- Details of what Apple is planning nextThe Redmi A4 5G features a 6.88-inch HD+ LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 600 nits peak brightness. The smartphone is powered by the new Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset paired with 4GB LPDDR4X RAM and up to 128GB UFS 2.2 storage. It also provided an expanded storage of 1TB with a MicroSD card.

Best laptops in 2024: Top 7 options from popular brands for robust performance and build qualityThe ASUS Vivobook 14 is a sleek, lightweight laptop designed for everyday use and multitasking. It features a 12th Gen Intel Core i3-1215U processor, 8GB RAM, and a 512GB SSD for fast performance.

SIP contributions reaching a record Rs 25,000 crore. There is a growing influence of domestic investors in our market,” says Manish Jain, Managing Director, Bajaj Broking. In an interview with ETMarkets, Jain said: “With India's economic growth remaining robust at around 7% annually, this pullback presents an opportunity for investors to strengthen their portfolios.” Edited excerpts:

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Over the past few days, several regions in northern India, including Delhi NCR, have been in the news for all the wrong reasons: rapidly worsening air quality that has the area on the brink of a public health crisis. The toxic air has prompted authorities to introduce restrictions on vehicle movement and construction activities, and order schools to conduct classes online.

The martech sector is creating significant opportunities for mid-career professionals, too, particularly those with a strong understanding of marketing strategies and cutting-edge technologies, says Trupti Oak, Vice President-People Management and Talent Acquisition, LS Digital. Marketing automation specialists, data analysts and data scientists, customer experience managers, content strategists and SEO experts are some of such roles that are in high demand for mid-career professionals, she says. Sonali De Sarker, SVP-HR, Epsilon India, estimates the industry to surpass $215 billion by 2027. This growth has skyrocketed demand for skilled engineers. “The adtech and martech fields offer exciting opportunities for mid-career professionals seeking a harmonious blend of creativity and technology,” she says.

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose drew upon his grassroots experiences to highlight «regional imbalances» between the state's northern and southern districts and claimed that lack of prosperity in the former region has led to a «disconnect» between the state government and its people. Speaking exclusively to PTI about various issues, Bose refrained from evaluating his constitutional colleague, Mamata Banerjee, but made it clear that he was «more concerned» about her performance as Chief Minister than as a politician. Expressing satisfaction with his tenure in office so far, Bose said, «These two years have taught me many positive things. It is a very refined state, which gives a lot of emphasis on art and culture.»

exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on Wednesday, intensifying price competition in the rapidly expanding $400 billion sector of the market. The move to cut management and custodian fees came a day after Wu Qing, China's chief securities regulator, pledged to encourage index investment and fund industry fee reform.

Amazon warehouse near Nashville, Tennessee, a robotic arm named Cardinal on a recent day stacked packages, Tetris-style, into 6 1/2-foot-high carts. Then Proteus, an autonomous platform, moved the carts to the loading bay, flashing electronic eyes designed to make the robot more appealing to human colleagues. As robots become more capable, they are performing an increasing number of tasks in warehouses and delivery centers with varying degrees of aptitude and speed. Machines can load and unload trucks. They can place goods on pallets and take them off. Robots can shift items around in inventory, pick up packages and move goods on warehouse floors. And they can do all this without a human minder guiding their every move. Yet, even though robots are starting to take over some repetitive and cumbersome jobs, there are still many tasks they are not good at, making it difficult to know when or if robots will be able to fully automate this industry.

Reasons to buyReasons to avoidAlso read: Crompton vs Havells water heater: Choose the best option offering quick and efficient heatingThe Crompton Gracee Instant Water Heater is a stylish and efficient geyser that provides instant hot water whenever you need it. Its compact design makes it perfect for small bathrooms, while its advanced safety features ensure peace of mind.

Indian stock market for the last one year or so. The mutual funds that have been following the value investing strategy have offered handsome returns in the last year. However, fund houses that had been following the growth strategy have suffered. If you swear by value investing principles, you may invest in value funds to take care of your long term needs. If you are new to value investing, you should acquaint yourself with this style of investing and its merits and demerits. A value investor tries to choose stocks that are available at cheaper valuations. These investors employ various ratios and methodology to identify such stocks. Essentially, they look for stocks that are available at a discount to their real or intrinsic value. Simply put, it means the market hasn't discovered the true potential of these stocks and they are available at a discount. Also Read | Best focused mutual funds to invest in November 2024

bad loans by banks fell in the September quarter for the second consecutive period based on year-on-year comparison driven by the public sector banks (PSBs). For a sample of 29 publicly listed banks, provisioning for nonperforming assets (NPA) fell by 2.9% to ₹27,318.2 crore. For PSBs, it fell by 11.6% to ₹14,628.3 crore with half of them reporting a year-on-year drop in loan loss provisioning. PSBs, including Punjab National Bank, Central Bank of India and Indian Overseas Bank, recorded a 82-93% fall in the NPA provisioning. On the other hand, private sector banks showed 12.5% increase in NPA provisioning for the quarter to ₹12,690 crore, led by select banks including ICICI Bank, Axis bank, Kotak Bank, IDBI Bank and Federal bank. Three out of every four private sector banks reported a year-on-year increase in their NPA provisioning. As a result, their share in the quarterly NPA provisioning increased to 46.5% from 41.2% a year ago and 42.1% in the previous quarter.

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift won't be sharing the stage again. During the Eras Tour, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift made fans go crazy on stage. Swift has repeatedly called out her boyfriend on stage since then, but he hasn't made it back to the big stage yet, and it might be a very long time before he does, as quoted in a report by SheKnows. Even though Kelce talks about his time on the Eras Tour with Swift every day, it's possible that he won't be performing with his girlfriend anytime soon, according to The US Sun. He already has a lot of football and television commitments. Eras production, and the team made some suggestions to have Travis on stage again. Perform a show and unexpectedly appear at a concert for the final leg of her tour.

Sean Diddy Combs named Gene Deal has eventually made some sensational claims regarding an alleged animal sacrifice ritual performed by the hip-hop mogul just hours before he was acquitted of charges related to a 1999 nightclub shooting, reported Daily News. According to Daily News, in the recently released Hulu documentary ‘The Honorable Shyne’, Gene Deal recounts witnessing Sean Diddy Combs participate in a ritual in the Central Park where he reportedly sacrificed a white bird to influence the outcome of his trial. Adding on to that, Gene Deal described seeing Sean Diddy Combs drop to his knees before an unnamed man who prayed and instructed him to release the bird which then eventually fell lifelessly to the ground. Also Read: Vital deep sea communication cable between Germany and Finland cut, fingers point to one person — who is he?

Compared to other Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development countries, Canada relies more on personal taxation revenues, which generally account for about 50 per cent of overall government revenues — that’s a big number — though it varies annually.

The Alberta government’s desire to bring in former prime ministerStephen Harper to chair Alberta Investment Management Corp. was telegraphed so strongly that people within the province’s $160-billion-plus pension and endowment manager reached out more than once in the past year to try to set up a meeting between Harper and AIMCo’s now former chief executive, Evan Siddall.

Redmi brand, recently teased the launch on its social media platforms. In a post on X, the company shared a cryptic image with the tagline, “Ready for a Noteworthy Rival?" While the teaser did not confirm the series by name, speculation is rife that it refers to the imminent arrival of the Redmi Note 14 series, which is slated to make its Indian debut in December.The Redmi Note 14 series launched in China boasts an array of features designed to cater to various consumer needs.

4680 battery technology have been questioned by CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited) CEO, Robin Zeng. In a recent interview, Zeng made bold claims, stating that Musk doesn't understand how to make batteries and that Tesla’s 4680 battery is bound to fail. Here's the full breakdown of this business exchange.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is opening a company conference in Chicago with remarks that could set the stage for where it’s taking its artificial intelligence business