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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Mumbai: Nepal traditionally celebrates Kukur Tihar, a Diwali festival to worship dogs (and lately Biralo, or cats) as loyal and loving friends. Japan has an entire island popular with tourists, where cats outnumber its human residents.

NBC's Meet the Press, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump shared significant policy plans for his upcoming term, providing insight into his priorities. The wide-ranging conversation touched on immigration, foreign policy, social security, and tax reforms, among other issues. Trump’s remarks signal the ambitious and often controversial changes he intends to pursue from day one in office.

India registered a commanding 35-22 win over Singapore at the Asian Women's Handball Championship in Delhi on Sunday, opening up the opportunity for their best-ever finish in the tournament. India, who have never finished above sixth, will face China on Tuesday in the 5th/6th place playoff match. Charged by the backing of their fans, India opened the placement match against Singapore with high energy, leading 9-6 midway through the first half, courtesy Menika and Bhawana Sharma's consistent scoring. At the other end, captain Diksha Kumari and goalkeeper Nina Shil, who made key saves including a penalty, kept Singapore at bay.

Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole on Sunday urged the Supreme Court and the Election Commission to take note of the «growing public demand» for ballot paper voting in view of «doubts» about the mandate in assembly elections. The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi has upped the ante against Electronic Voting Machines (EVMS) after the BJP-led Mahayuti won 230 out of 288 seats in the Maharashtra assembly elections. Patole claimed the Mahayuti victory didn't reflect the mandate of the people. «There is a widespread confusion among people about the new state government. A strong sentiment suggests that the government doesn't reflect the people's mandate,» Patole told reporters.

Vivek Oberoi recently shared a fascinating story about an encounter he had during his year-long stint in southern India, where he assisted in the relief efforts following the 2004 tsunami. Struggling with personal and professional challenges at the time, Vivek revealed that his mother encouraged him to focus on helping others as a way to heal. In a candid conversation on Dr. Jai Madaan’s YouTube channel, Vivek reflected on his spiritual experiences during this period. He recalled visiting a famous temple in the region while staying among the survivors of the disaster. Feeling mentally burdened, he was advised to visit the temple, which led to an unforgettable meeting with an elderly man. He revealed that the man was dressed simply in a dhoti with a white beard and spoke to Vivek in “highly polished English”, despite his humble appearance.

SpiceJet reduced its workforce significantly, cutting 716 permanent male employees and 618 females, along with 531 male and 30 female non-permanent staff in FY24. Among permanent employees, 74% of men earned above the minimum wage, up from 61%, while women rose from 37% to 56%. For non-permanent employees, the percentage of men earning above the minimum wage increased from 1% to 8%, and women rose from 2% to 16%. However, male employees continue to earn more than female employees, highlighting a persistent gender wage gap. “Employee remuneration and benefits/expenses decreased by 9% to Rs. 7,705.44 million in FY 2023-24 from Rs. 8,438.71 million in FY 2022-23. This reduction is primarily attributed to a decrease in the headcount,” the company stated. Ajay Singh, Chairman & Managing Director, earned 211 times the median employee remuneration, with no increase in his pay. To be sure, he received Rs. 54 million as remuneration in FY24, with Rs. 18 million provisioned against the approved Rs. 72 million.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: A surprisingly warm November led to a slow start to winter apparel sales, but a steady dip in temperature recently has boosted demand, bringing relief to retailers. Unpredictable weather patterns continue to pose challenges for inventory management, as retailers in North India now face shorter, but more intense winter seasons.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. MUMBAI : The Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which allows bank account holders to have up to four nominees, marks a significant shift in how money invested in banking products can be managed and distributed after the account holder's demise. The bill, passed by the Lok Sabha on 3 December, says that nominees are only custodians and safekeepers representing the beneficiaries (if there is a testamentary document, e.g., Will/Trust deed) and heirs (in the absence of a testamentary document).

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. It was a tea-loving author who started off my dalliance with cosy crimes that transformed into a 20-year affair before gently fizzling out. My current infatuation is also set off by a tea-loving author, Kevin Kwan, and his Crazy Rich Asians trilogy.

Nobel Prize winner Geoffrey Hinton and chemistry laureate Demis Hassabis on Saturday insisted on a need for strong regulation of artificial intelligence, which played a key role in their awards. «AI is a very important technology to regulate but I think it's very important that we get the regulations right and I think that's the hard thing at the moment is it's such a fast moving technology,» Hassabis told a news conference in Stockholm. Hassabis, who jointly won with Americans David Baker and John Jumper for revealing the secrets of proteins through AI, said such evolutionary speed posed a giant challenge.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India’s public broadcaster Prasar Bharati is shaping its new streaming platform, WAVES, as a destination for family-focused content across genres like sports, culture, general entertainment, and education, its top official said. The platform, launched in November, will offer free access to shows from its linear TV channels, alongside select curated premium content from collaborations with streaming platforms like Lionsgate and Eros.

Samajwadi Party (SP) has officially severed its ties with the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) in Maharashtra, citing disagreements over the Shiv Sena (UBT)’s embrace of Hindutva ideology. The decision follows the controversial comments made by Sena (UBT) leaders in the wake of the Babri Masjid demolition anniversary. SP’s two MLAs, Abu Azmi and Rais Shaikh, took their oaths in the Maharashtra Assembly on Saturday despite the MVA's boycott of the ceremony, marking a significant break within the opposition alliance.

The comments from the minister come even as there seems to be some unease among southern states when it comes to dealing with the Adani group, especially after the second richest Indian Gautam Adani and others faced charges of bribing officials to secure contracts. Rajeev said Kerala has a big investment from the Adani group in the Vizhinjam Seaport near its capital Thiruvananthapuram and added that the current government decided to go ahead with the project signed by the predecessors only because the benefits accrued to the state and its people through the ambitious transshipment port.

For years, patients in the U.S. health care system have grown frustrated with a bureaucracy they don’t understand.Doctors are included in an insurer’s network one year but not the next.

Pat Cummins warned India that Australia are pumped up and back to their best as they look to carry the momentum from a commanding 10-wicket win on Sunday into the next Test in Brisbane. «That's the kind of team that I remember, and how we want to play our cricket. So really satisfying. The defeat in Perth and negative media coverage made their eighth consecutive pink-ball win in Adelaide taste even better,» skipper Cummins said. Read More: WTC points table updated: What are India's chances to play WTC final after Australia crushes them to win second Test

Industry experts, however, note that the exercise is also undertaken by automakers every year in December to shore up sales volume in the last month of the year, as customers postpone buyouts to later months to get the new year manufactured units. «We have seen a few cycles of price increase in India. It happens at the beginning of the calendar year and financial year, but few OEMs pick the timing based on their planned launches as well,» Deloitte India Partner Rajat Mahajan said.

carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, 7-9 billion tonnes a year. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) says carbon dioxide removal technology will be required to achieve global and national net zero targets. In other words, there is no net zero without CO₂-removal, because emissions of greenhouse gases are not declining anywhere near fast enough. There will be trade-offs, as CO₂-removal can be costly and often uses up energy, water and land. But Earth is hurtling towards a climate catastrophe, with more than 3°C of warming under current global policies. We must do everything we can to avert disaster, which means slashing emissions as much as we possibly can, and removing what's left.

IPO market is set to be bustling next week, with 11 companies like Vishal Mega Mart, TPG Capital-backed Sai Life Sciences and fintech firm One Mobikwik Systems gearing up to launch their initial share sales, collectively aiming to raise nearly Rs 18,500 crore. Other mainboard IPOs to be launched during this period are Inventurus Knowledge Solutions Ltd and Blackstone-owned diamond grading firm International Gemmological Institute (India) Ltd. Alongside the five main-board IPOs, six SMEs are preparing to float their maiden public issues next week to garner over Rs 150 crore collectively.

Redmi Note 14 India price: Leaks suggest that the Redmi Note 14 vanilla variant could start at a price of ₹21,999 while the Redmi Note 14 Pro model could begin at ₹28,999. Redmi Note 14 Pro, on the other hand, may start at ₹34,999. Redmi Note 14 is likely to feature a 6.67 inch AMOLED display with 2,100 nits of peak brightness and up to 120Hz refresh rate.

Guyana is revisiting a dark history nearly half a century after U.S. Rev. Jim Jones and more than 900 of his followers died in the rural interior of the South American country