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Quote of the Day by Plato: โ€œWise men speak because they have something to say; fools because…..โ€
28
Aug
By The Press Editor
Lifestyle

Quote of the Day by Plato: โ€œWise men speak because they have something to say; fools because…..โ€

Quote of the Day by Plato Plato is one of the most important figures in the history of philosophy, not only for the ideas that he proposed, but also for the questions that he taught generations of people to ask. His writings dealt with justice, truth, knowledge, love, education, politics, morality and the essence of reality. His dialogues are still being read more than 2,300 years after his death, because many of the problems he examined have never really gone away.Who is Plato?Plato was an Athenian philosopher . He lived c . 429/427 - 347 BCE . He was born…
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Former TMC MLA Asish Banerjee found dead at party office
28
Aug
By The Press Editor
Politics

Former TMC MLA Asish Banerjee found dead at party office

Former Deputy Speaker and former MLA of Trinamool Congress Asish Banerjee was found dead in his party office, Birbhum District Police said on Sunday, and added that a suicide note has been found. Banerjee was a former MLA from Rampurhat constituency. ย  Police officials said that "Asish Bandyopadhyay was found dead by hanging" in his party office. "A suicide note has been found, in which the deceased mentioned that 'no one is responsible for my death'," a police official said. ย  His body is being taken to Rampurhat Medical College for post-mortem. Following the news, TMC workers gathered outside the…
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Nepal flood death toll rises to 579, India offers to send NDRF teams for rescue efforts | 10 Points
28
Aug
By The Press Editor
World

Nepal flood death toll rises to 579, India offers to send NDRF teams for rescue efforts | 10 Points

Kathmandu: The death count from the Nepal flash flood went up sharply on Friday, increasing by 41 within a few hours to reach 579. The number of people missing also climbed to 1,924. As per the latest Search, Rescue and Relief Update issued by Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) at 7 pm local time on Friday, 579 bodies have been recovered so far, while 101 injured people are undergoing treatment in hospitals. Check top 10 developments of the matter: Amid these developments, Kathmanduย has deployed more than 15,000 security personnel for search, rescue and relief operations…
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Richa Chadha unveils new cultural docuseries โ€˜Musafiriโ€™
28
Aug
By The Press Editor
Entertainment

Richa Chadha unveils new cultural docuseries โ€˜Musafiriโ€™

Actor-producer Richa Chadha has announced her non-fiction series 'Musafiri', which aims to celebrate India's rich heritage, people and untold stories. ย  The first season of 'Musafiri' will comprise eight episodes, each dedicated to uncovering the many layers of Mumbai, a city that Richa proudly calls her "residence of choiceโ€. ย  More than a conventional travel show, the series is conceived as a heartfelt tribute to the city that shaped her career, transformed her life and continues to inspire her as an artist, as per the press release. ย  Chadha seeks to explore why Indian society has evolved the way it…
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Sugar sale rules set for a change from September, mills to get quotas every 15 days to curb hoarding
28
Aug
By The Press Editor
Business

Sugar sale rules set for a change from September, mills to get quotas every 15 days to curb hoarding

New Delhi: Amid a recent rise in sugar prices, the Centre has tightened its monitoring of sugar supplies and announced a new quota system for sugar mills. From September 2026, sugar mills will receive sales quotas every 15 days instead of getting a monthly allocation. The move is aimed at ensuring adequate availability of sugar in the market and preventing situations of artificial shortages or hoarding. The government has also made it clear that there is no shortage of sugar in the country. At present, the Ministry of Food allocates sugar sales quotas to mills for an entire month. However,…
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‘They want to kill my father’: Imran Khan’s sons level serious allegations against Pakistan government
28
Aug
By The Press Editor
World

‘They want to kill my father’: Imran Khan’s sons level serious allegations against Pakistan government

Islamabad: The health and well-being of jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan have once again triggered a political storm in the country. Amid growing criticism of the Pakistan government over his treatment in prison, Khan's sons, Sulaiman and Qasim, have made serious allegations, claiming that authorities want to silence their father and may be putting his life at risk. In an interview, the two brothers alleged that attempts were being made openly to keep Imran Khan isolated and suppress his voice. They also raised questions over the medical treatment being provided to the former prime minister and demanded that…
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Nepal issues fresh flood alert after dam burst in Tibet, urges officials to move to safer locations
28
Aug
By The Press Editor
World

Nepal issues fresh flood alert after dam burst in Tibet, urges officials to move to safer locations

Kathmandu: The Nepal authorities on Friday issued a fresh flood warning as a barrier lake upstream on the Tibet side of the border has broken its banks. The Nepal Police in a statement said, "information has been received that a water dam has burst again on the Tibetan side. All security personnel, rescue workers, and the general public deployed in rescue and relief operations are requested to remain alert and immediately move to a safe location/report the incident."ย ย  The deadly flash floods in Nepal have claimed the lives of 469 till now, said the police on Friday morning, as authorities…
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Once a hunter, now a protector: The dying animal that changed Anil Mistryโ€™s life and led him to save 70 tigers
28
Aug
By The Press Editor
Lifestyle

Once a hunter, now a protector: The dying animal that changed Anil Mistryโ€™s life and led him to save 70 tigers

For years, the forest had been a source of survival for Anil Mistry. He had grown up in West Bengalโ€™s Sundarbans, where poaching was woven into the lives of many families struggling with poverty, floods and a lack of opportunities. He hunted deer and, if a tiger appeared, that too could become a target. Then, during one hunt, Mistry watched a wounded doe die while her fawn remained beside her. That sight changed the direction of his life forever, according to a detailed 2019 report by Mongabay-India, which spoke to Mistry about his transformation from poacher to conservationist. Scroll down…
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Abhishek Banerjee blames BJP, media for Asish’s suicide
28
Aug
By The Press Editor
Politics

Abhishek Banerjee blames BJP, media for Asish’s suicide

Trinamool Congress General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Sunday expressed profound grief over the death of former MLA and former Deputy Speaker of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly (WBLA), Asish Banerjee, while raising severe concerns over the circumstances leading to his tragic death. ย  In a post on X, the TMC leader paid tribute to the veteran politician and former educator, describing him as a "lifelong teacher and public servant" who served the people of Birbhum with dignity, honesty, and simplicity. ย  "A lifelong teacher and public servant, Ashish Banerjee devoted decades to serving people with honesty, dignity and simplicity. He…
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Miles away from Nepal, seven bodies wash ashore in Uttar Pradesh after devastating flash floods
28
Aug
By The Press Editor
World

Miles away from Nepal, seven bodies wash ashore in Uttar Pradesh after devastating flash floods

Kathmandu: At least seven bodies washed into Uttar Pradesh from Nepal after devastating floods days ago caused the death of 469 people till now. Theย bodies were found floating in rivers in the Maharajganj and Kushinagar districts of the state, which borders southern flood-hit Chitwan region.ย "Four unidentified bodies were recovered in the district on Thursday," Maharajganj district magistrate Gaurav Singh Sogarwal told AFP. "We think they have been swept into India from Nepal following flash floods there." As per Nepal's authorities, foreign nationals from over 30 countries are missing since Wednesday's tragedy. Of them, 288 are Indians, including 73 people who…
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