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Last updated: August 19, 2024 12:53 UTCA tea stall was set up for all volunteers.Natural disasters often cause people to flock to affected areas for relief efforts.On July 30, a landslide occurred in Kerala and about 200 buildings were washed away. The rainfall that lasted for 48 hours took the rainfall to 572 mm in Mundakkai district of Wayanad. This caused the mountainside to collapse, sending water, mud and boulders pouring down. According to reports, 250 people died and about 5,000 people were affected. It also reportedly destroyed 200 buildings. Landslides also occurred in Chooralamala, which was almost catastrophic and…
Last updated: August 19, 2024 12:17 US Standard TimeUma hails from Bodinaya Kanur in Theni district.Since mango cultivation is common in the areas around Bodinayakanur, the woman decided to venture into a business related to mango value-added products.A woman entrepreneur in Theni, Tamil Nadu, who earns Rs 20,000 per month by producing value-added products from mangoes, has attracted public attention on social media. Her innovative approach to utilizing local mangoes not only sparked curiosity but also inspired many aspiring entrepreneurs in the region.Too often, entrepreneurial success is celebrated through exciting stories of people who overcame all odds and dreamed big.…
Last updated: August 19, 2024 11:39 UTCMany painters lost their jobs and had to change careers.Local artist Saravanan's passion for painting began during his school days.About 20 years ago, artists used to create advertising banners by hand-painting realistic patterns on hadabs, a method similar to contemporary machine-printed plush banners. However, with the advent of modern advertising technology, many painters lost their jobs and had to change careers.The Tamil Nadu Progressive Writers and Artists Association is planning to organize an art night program at Rameswaram in Ramanathapuram district where Madurai artist Saravanan is making advertising hoardings using traditional Gada cloth.Local artist…
Two sexual assault cases occurred in Bengaluru within 24 hours, and the victims involved a hitchhiker mother-son duo
Two cases of sexual assault and rape were reported in Bengaluru within 24 hours. (Ministry of Public Transport)In the first case, a graduating graduate student was raped after the defendant hit her with a lift and attacked her after her vehicle broke down, while the second case involved the kidnapping and unlawful imprisonment of a man in his 40s and 20s. female.If the rape and murder of a young doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital was not enough to shock the nation, two more brutal sexual assault cases were reported in Bengaluru within 24 hours, further fueling concerns over women's…
Lock up your daughter! Climate change is causing an increase in child marriage – is it serious?
From the Daily Skeptic Chris Morrison Heavier and longer summer monsoon rains are said to be leading to an increase in child marriages in Pakistan, AFP reported. Human rights workers warn that such weddings are on the rise “due to climate-driven economic insecurity”. It's a great story because it raises a small hope that banning the use of hydrocarbons can help solve the problem of coercion and the abuse of underage women that has been prevalent in many cultures since ancient times. The truth is really sad. According to the World Bank's Climate Change Knowledge Portal, Pakistan's monsoon rainfall in…
Last updated: August 19, 2024 10:33 U.S. Standard TimeSecurity has been stepped up as pro-Khalistan groups plan to hold counter-rallies. (screenshot)Khalistanis clashed with celebrants at Toronto's India Day parade, tearing down Indian flags and shouting slogans. Tensions rise at Canada's biggest independence celebrationPro-Khalistan activists in Canada disrupted Toronto's India Day parade on Sunday, leading to tensions during Independence Day celebrations organized by the Indian diaspora.A video that went viral on social media, news18 It cannot be independently verified and captures the stand-off between pro-India and anti-India sides. According to reports, the parade held at Nathan Phillips Square on August 18…
Last updated: August 19, 2024 09:16 US Standard TimeNew York, United States of America (USA)The parade, organized by the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA), also featured more than 40 floats. (screenshot)New York's India Day Parade features the grand Ram Mandir float and lively celebrations with patriotic music, cultural performances and more than 40 floatsOn August 18, thousands of people participated in the India Day Parade in New York City to celebrate India's independence through a vibrant display of culture and heritage.The floats in the procession depict the Rama temple in Ayodhya held in January this year. According to news agency…
Kerala Lottery Results Live Today: Winner of W-783 on August 19, 2024 (Declared); First Prize of Rs 75 Lakhs!
Publisher: Essay VinodLast updated: August 19, 2024 09:00 US Standard TimeTrivandrum [Trivandrum]IndiaKerala Lottery Win Win W-783 Result: The first prize winner of Win Win W-783 will receive Rs 75 lakh. (Image source: Shutterstock) Kerala Lottery Results Guess Numbers: Check out the live updates and complete list of winning numbers for the Win Win W-783 lucky draw starting on Monday, August 19 at 3 pm.Kerala Lottery WIN WIN W-783 Result Updated Instantly on Monday, August 19, 2024: The results of the Double Win W-783 lottery will be announced by the Kerala State Lottery Department on Monday, August 19 at 3 pm.…
Kolkata doctor rape and murder live: Delhi doctors on strike, offer free OPD services outside health ministry
Last updated: August 19, 2024 08:21 UTCKolkata doctor rape and murder scene: Striking Delhi doctors will provide free outpatient services outside the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Monday even as they protest against the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. According to reports, AIIMS' residential medical institution said it will provide free elective outpatient services in at least 36 specialties outside Nirman Bhawan from 11 am. Hundreds of women took to the streets of Kolkata and other parts of West Bengal on Sunday night (August 18) in a…
Raksha Bandhan 2023: The auspicious time to tie Rakhi and perform the ceremony is August 19, 2024 from 1:30 pm to 9:19 pm.Happy Raksha Bandhan 2024: Rakhi is a time to celebrate brotherhood. Here are some heartfelt wishes, messages, images and greetings to share with your brothers and sisters on this special day.Raksha Bandhan brings joy and happiness. This year the festival will be celebrated today, Monday, August 19. In return, the brothers pledged to protect their sister for the rest of their lives. In addition to its cultural importance, this holiday brings a lot of joy, with sisters visiting…