Manoj Mitra, the celebrated Bengali playwright and actor, passed away at 86 in a Kolkata hospital on November 12, 2024. He struggled with age-related health issues for years. Known for plays like Chak Bangga Madhu and Mrityur Kem Jal, he left a significant legacy in Bengali theatre.
Indian cricketer KL Rahul faced a tough choice when asked to pick his ideal IPL 2025 teammate from among Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and MS Dhoni. Rahul, released by the Lucknow Super Giants, will be a sought-after player in the upcoming IPL mega auction. While he doesn’t actively seek captaincy, he’s open to leading if…
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer subpoenaed the Department of Homeland Security for records related to Democratic vice presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz’s alleged connections to the Chinese Communist Party, Fox News Digital has learned. Comer, R-Ky., who announced last month that his committee launched an investigation into those alleged “longstanding” ties, is seeking records…
Many Americans don’t trust the federal government, and Elon Musk — an eccentric billionaire business tycoon tasked by President-elect Donald Trump with helping slay the unwieldly bureaucratic leviathan — thinks that’s just the right attitude. “I think we should not trust the government,” Musk has previously declared. Apparently, people are way ahead of him. “As…
India’s insurance penetration fell to 3.7% in FY24 after peaking at 4.2% during Covid, with life insurance penetration dropping to 2.8%. Despite this, per capita premium increased modestly. The life insurance industry’s slower growth and increased benefits payouts contrasted with non-life insurance’s 12.8% premium growth.
The Border Security Force (BSF) lodged a protest with Bangladesh’s Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) over the detention of a BSF soldier who crossed into Bangladesh while chasing livestock. The soldier was later returned following discussions between officials from both sides, resolving the matter.