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West Bengal government has imposed a ban on Holi celebrations at Sonajhuri Haat in Santiniketan’s Birbhum district. Officials have cited concerns over potential damage to the lush green cover of the area. The marketplace, a major draw for tourists, is located near Visva Bharati University, which holds UNESCO World Heritage status.

Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander touched down on the Moon on 2 March 2025, making it the first commercial spacecraft to achieve a soft landing on the lunar surface. It landed in Mare Crisium, a dark basaltic plain formed by an ancient asteroid impact. NASA describes the region as a “large, dark, basaltic plain on the Moon that filled an ancient asteroid impact.” The milestone highlights the increasing role of private companies in space exploration.

Global trade is forecast to grow, albeit less robustly, as the world reacts to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies, Germany's DHL Group CEO Tobias Meyer told Reuters on Wednesday. «That outlook is mainly based on the 75% of global trade that does not touch the U.S.,» said Meyer, who noted that segment is seeing positive momentum. The global goods trade is expected to expand at a compound annual rate of 3.1% from 2024 to 2029, a modestly faster pace than during the preceding decade, according to the DHL Trade Atlas 2025 prepared by delivery firm and New York University's Stern School of Business.

equity allocation might be warranted, signalling a shift away from the conservative stance that high valuations previously dictated,” says Achin Goel, PMS Fund Manager at Bonanza Group. In an interview with ETMarkets, Goel said: “A further price correction of about 8–10% from early March 2025 levels, or sequential earnings growth reflected in EPS increases—or a combination of both—could bring large caps into fair value territory,” Edited excerpts:

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: There is unanimity on the need to reduce the goods and services tax (GST) on health and life insurance premia from 18%, but consensus eludes on what the final rate should be: nil, 5% or 12%.

total lunar eclipse will happen this week as the Earth moves between the sun and the moon. This will block sunlight from reaching the moon, making it appear dark red, often called a "blood moon." The event will be visible across North America and other regions if the sky is clear.

Blackstone, Hillhouse Investment, TPG Capital, and General Atlantic have submitted non-binding bids to acquire AGS Health, valuing the healthcare IT services firm at around $1 billion, said multiple people aware of the development. EQT Partners, the Swedish fund that owns AGS Health, has hired JP Morgan and Bank of America to manage the sale process which will be launched by early next year, ET first reported in September 2024. EQT acquired AGS Health in 2019 for $320 million. Spokespeople at EQT, Blackstone, and General Atlantic declined to comment. Hillhouse and TPG Capital did not respond to email queries.

central universities, with over half of them reserved for OBC, ST, and SC categories, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Wednesday. Union Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar said that more than 7,825 teaching positions have been filled in these varsities through special recruitment drives.

Donald Trump’s administration are watching Canada to get a preview of what happens when you hit back. Canadian officials have gone hostile in their responses to Trump’s trade war. Ontario Premier Doug Ford slapped a 25% charge on electricity exports to make power more expensive for people in New York and two other states — earning the president’s ire. Mark Carney, the incoming prime minister, called the US “a country we can no longer trust,” and said his new government will keep its retaliatory tariffs in place “until the Americans show us respect.” On Tuesday, the brinkmanship seemed to pay off: Trump started the day threatening to double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50%, but by day’s end both sides had pulled back. Ford suspended the electricity tax, prompting Trump to say “I respect that” and drop the metals levy back to 25%. Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum — which came into force on US imports on Wednesday — drew a swift response from Canada and the European Union. The government in Ottawa announced new 25% counter-tariffs on about C$30 billion ($20.8 billion) of US-made items, while Brussels laid out countermeasures against US goods worth as much as €26 billion ($28.3 billion). But other metals-exporting countries including Japan and South Korea held off on any immediate retaliation. Even before that widening of the trade war, Mélanie Joly, Canada’s foreign minister, had issued a warning to other nations. Watch what Trump is doing to Canada, she said. “You’re next.”

West Bengal government has banned Holi celebrations at the popular Sonajhuri Haat in Birbhum district's Santiniketan this year, citing possible damage to the greeneries in the forest belt, an official said on Wednesday. The Sonajhuri Haat is located near Visva Bharati's Santiniketan campus, a UNESCO heritage site. Bolpur Divisional Forest Officer Rahul Kumar said several banners have been put up in the area, requesting people — a large number of whom could be foreigners and domestic tourists — neither to park vehicles nor celebrate the festival of colours there. Visitors were also requested not to videograph Holi festivities, he said. «The department will seek support of police and administration to enforce the ban but will also leave it to people for the better sense to prevail,» Kumar told PTI. A spokesperson of Visva Bharati, a central university, said the varsity authorities cannot open the campus area for lakhs of people on Holi, keeping in mind the UNESCO heritage status.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In her pop-art decorated office in the heart of Beverly Hills, real-estate broker Rochelle Maize got an early look at who would control the future of the Pacific Palisades. It was eight days after the wildfires broke out—before Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass had appointed a recovery czar, before rebuilding plans had been drawn.

Horoscope Today, March 12, 2025: The universe is in motion, shaping your path in ways seen and unseen. Some days feel predictable, others hold twists you never expected. Horoscope Today, March 12, 2025, dives into what cosmic forces are stirring in your life.

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Tibet’s exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, writes in a new book that he intends to be reincarnated outside China and called on the Tibetan people to reject any successor chosen by Beijing.

WWE Hall of Fame 2025 ceremony will take place on April 18 at 10 pm (PT), WWE and its venue partner for WrestleMania 41 is Fontainebleau Las Vegas, as announced on Monday. With WrestleMania 41 on the horizon, pro-wrestling fans had been waiting eagerly for the official announcement about the date and venue for the 2025 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony.

Donald Trump’s federal policy changes. Harvard University announced a temporary hiring freeze on Monday. The move was confirmed in a notice from Harvard’s President, Dr Alan M Garber, and other senior administrators on Monday. Harvard is among the ten universities which are currently under federal scrutiny for concerns related to antisemitic protests on campuses. As per a New York Times report, Harvard’s decision is particularly significant given its $50 billion endowments. Moreover, Dr Garber’s statement did not mention President Trump directly but noted that universities nationwide are facing substantial financial uncertainties due to changes in federal policies.

Olivia Culpo has announced that she is pregnant with her first child. The 32-year-old shared the joyous news on March 10 while posting a heartwarming video with her husband, NFL star Christian McCaffrey on Instagram. The couple, who married in July 2024, are now preparing to welcome their first child.

Alzheimer’s disease, according to a recent study. Scientists from the University of Warwick stressed that getting the right amount of sleep is crucial for long-term health. They referred to recent research that recommends adults aim for approximately seven hours of sleep each night.

Kristi Noem was officially sworn in as the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Her confirmation followed a 59-34 vote in the Republican-controlled Senate, securing her role as the nation’s top security official. A strong ally of former President Donald Trump, Noem’s appointment was praised by the White House. A post on X read, "@KristiNoem's confirmation as Secretary of Homeland Security underscores President Trump's commitment to strengthening our nation's security. America is BACK." Following her confirmation, Noem reiterated her commitment to securing the southern border, reforming the immigration system, and preventing terror threats. She also pledged to enhance disaster response efforts to provide swift relief to Americans in crisis.

National Napping Day is held on the Monday following the start of Daylight Savings Time, giving everyone a perfect reason to catch up on sleep. This annual time shift can result in loss of some crucial shut-eye, which can cause this day to be a great time for a power nap.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Companies are increasingly asking their potential technology hires: Do you know how to work with AI? Nearly 1 in 4 U.S. tech jobs posted so far this year are seeking employees with artificial-intelligence skills, job-listings data show, as firms in nearly every corner of the economy adjust their recruiting pipelines to embrace the technology.