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Khushi’s egg cracks open a bigger debate in Bengal

02

Aug

Politics, States

Khushi’s egg cracks open a bigger debate in Bengal

A quiet radiance spills from Khushi’s eyes — an unguarded, almost sacred joy. Through the small gap in her missing front teeth, she smiles at a world that often forgets how to be kind. In that fleeting, viral moment — of a child slipping her mid-day meal egg into her pocket — not for herself, but for her brother — there is something disarming, something profoundly human. At Joyen Khan Primary School in Mograhat, South 24 Parganas, Khushi, the daughter of e-rickshaw driver Shambhu Kar, turned an ordinary school day into a quiet moral reckoning. When her teacher, Saddam…

Commercial LPG cylinder prices reduced by Rs 209 in Kolkata and Rs 202 in Delhi: Check revised rates

02

Aug

By The Press Editor

Business

Commercial LPG cylinder prices reduced by Rs 209 in Kolkata and Rs 202 in Delhi: Check revised rates

New Delhi: The prices of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders have been reduced by Rs 209 in Kolkata and Rs 202 in Delhi today. With this latest revision, a 19 kg commercial cylinder will cost Rs 2,872.50 in Kolkata starting today. However, there is no change in the prices of domestic LPG cylinders. The reduction in commercial LPG cylinder prices is expected to lower operating costs for businesses that depend heavily on it, including restaurants, hotels, roadside eateries and catering services. New rates of commercial LPG cylinders: Delhi- Rs 2,728 Kolkata – Rs 2,872.50 (Image Source : INDIA TV…

02

Aug

By The Press Editor

Entertainment

Dakota drops into ‘Love I You’

Actress Dakota Johnson has collaborated with singer-songwriter Role Model on his upcoming track 'Love I You,' adding fuel to ongoing romance rumours surrounding the pair. Role Model, whose real name is Tucker Pillsbury, debuted the song during a late-night concert in Chicago. The track features playful voice notes by Johnson, according to a fan-recorded video shared on TikTok. In the clip, Role Model sings, "Hey, I think you're perfect," to which a female voice, believed to be Johnson's, replies, "You say that to everyone." He then asks, "K, well is it working?" and she responds, "Yeah, but don't tell…

India win 16 medals in Commonwealth Games on August 1, check full list of winners

02

Aug

By The Press Editor

Sports

India win 16 medals in Commonwealth Games on August 1, check full list of winners

Glasgow: India produced one of their most successful days at the Commonwealth Games 2026 on August 1. The contingent won a remarkable haul of 16 medals across boxing, athletics and judo. The country’s biggest contribution came from boxing, where Indian athletes secured seven gold medals and three silver medals, while athletics added three more podium finishes and judo contributed a bronze. The highlight of the day was India’s dominant boxing campaign, which helped India win 10 medals across disciplines. Historic night for boxing Preeti Pawar opened the gold medal rush by defeating Colombia’s Valeria Arboleda Delagao in the women’s event…

Psychology suggests letting children play on their own may be one of the best parenting decisions; here’s why |

01

Aug

By The Press Editor

Lifestyle

Psychology suggests letting children play on their own may be one of the best parenting decisions; here’s why |

There was no expensive toy, no carefully planned activity and no adults telling them what to do. Just two six-year-olds, a pile of wooden boards, and a vivid imagination. The children had transformed the boards into a bridge over an imaginary river filled with crocodiles. They invented rules, negotiated turns, argued, laughed and solved problems as they played. Then, according to psychologist Peter Gray, a well-meaning parent stepped in and showed them the "proper" way to use the boards- with hammers and nails. The imaginative game came to an abrupt end. Within minutes, the children appeared bored and passive.The story,…

Renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja aka Nimsdai dies in avalanche on PoK peak; know who was he and what happened

01

Aug

By The Press Editor

World

Renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja aka Nimsdai dies in avalanche on PoK peak; know who was he and what happened

Kathmandu: Legendary mountaineer Nirmal 'Nimsdai' Purja was killed in an avalanche on Broad Peak, the world's 12th-highest mountain, his adventure company and others confirmed in a post on Instagram on Saturday. Purja and five other climbers had been missing since Friday after an avalanche struck them during their expedition on the peak. "Today, it is with profound sadness and immense heartbreak that we confirm that Nirmal 'Nimsdai' Purja tragically lost his life following the avalanche on Broad Peak. We have also received confirmation that other members of the expedition sadly did not survive," his company, Elite Exped, said in the…

Congress on Saturday said that Narendra Modi is playing the victim card by saying he has forgiven the youth who abused him, and demanded an apology from the Prime minister for the “brutality” unleashed on student protesters.

01

Aug

By The Press Editor

Politics

Congress on Saturday said that Narendra Modi is playing the victim card by saying he has forgiven the youth who abused him, and demanded an apology from the Prime minister for the “brutality” unleashed on student protesters.

Continuing its attack against the government, the Congress on Saturday said that Narendra Modi is playing the victim card by saying he has forgiven the youth who abused him, and demanded an apology from the Prime minister for the "brutality" unleashed on student protesters and the trauma they suffered due to paper leaks. The opposition party also claimed that the Prime minister's "InstaGram sabhas", which it termed an act of "supreme self-obsession", are fooling no one."Late last night, in an act of supreme self-obsession, the Prime minister said that he forgave our youth. This is an insult to the…

Gross GST collections surge 15.4% to reach Rs 2.11 lakh crore in July 2026

01

Aug

By The Press Editor

Business

Gross GST collections surge 15.4% to reach Rs 2.11 lakh crore in July 2026

New Delhi: India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections continued their upward trend in the month of July, rising 15.4 per cent year-on-year to reach Rs 2.11 lakh crore. according to government data released on Saturday (August 1). The breakdown of July’s gross GST revenue includes Rs 39,835 crore from Central GST (CGST), Rs 47,881 crore from State GST (SGST), and Rs Rs 1. 23 lakh crore from Integrated GST (IGST). Other important news on Business: RBI changes fixed deposits rules, to be applicable from October 1 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has changed fixed deposits (FDs) rules, the…

Billie Eilish’s ‘Hit Me Hard And Soft’ film gets streaming date

01

Aug

By The Press Editor

Entertainment

Billie Eilish’s ‘Hit Me Hard And Soft’ film gets streaming date

Singer-songwriter Billie Eilish's latest concert film, 'Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard And Soft: The Tour (Live)', is set to make its streaming debut on Paramount+ in the US on August 6, following an 84-day theatrical run. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker James Cameron and Eilish, the 3D concert film captures the singer's tour in support of her third studio album, 'Hit Me Hard and Soft'. The film was released in theatres on May 8 and has earned USD 10 million in the US and Canada, with its worldwide box office collection reaching USD 27 million to date. The…

Neeraj Chopra wins silver, Yash Vir Singh bronze in Commonwealth Games 2026; Rumesh Tharanga secures historic gold

01

Aug

By The Press Editor

Sports

Neeraj Chopra wins silver, Yash Vir Singh bronze in Commonwealth Games 2026; Rumesh Tharanga secures historic gold

Glasgow: India's Neeraj Chopra settled for the silver medal in the men's javelin throw at the Commonwealth Games 2026. Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage produced a stunning 89.75m effort to clinch a historic gold. India, however, celebrated a double podium finish as Yash Vir Singh registered a personal best of 85.41m with his final attempt to claim bronze. Pathirage, the world leader coming into the competition, sealed victory with a massive 89 throw in the second round. Remarkably, it was his only valid attempt of the night, with the Sri Lankan fouling all his other throws. His winning effort proved enough to…