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The investigation began on Sunday, August 16, when Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to a reported kitchen fire A Florida mother has been arrested after authorities alleged that she deliberately started a fire inside her Miami-area home while her two young daughters were present and poured hot melted candle wax onto the children. Meliza Campos-Sanchez, 26,…
Bank holiday on August 19 If you are planning a bank visit on Wednesday, August 19, you may want to check your state’s holiday calendar first. Banks in Tripura will remain closed tomorrow to mark the birthday of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur.The holiday, however, is not applicable to banks across India. Bank holidays…
Former Australia opener David Warner has been convicted of mid-range drink-driving by a Sydney court and fined AUD 1,500, with the 39-year-old also required to have an interlock device fitted to his vehicle before he can drive again.Warner pleaded guilty to the charge last month after he was caught in a random breath test on…
Henrietta Lacks (Image Credit: Wikipedia) In 1951, Henrietta Lacks, a 31-year-old African-American woman, was diagnosed with cervical cancer at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. During her treatment, doctors removed tissue from her tumour for research without telling her or obtaining her permission. The cells behaved unlike any human cells scientists had successfully maintained before: they…
Maharashtra B.Architecture second list offers admission to 728 new students; 893 secure preferred colleges statewide MUMBAI: Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell has released the second list for centralised admissions to the Bachelor of Architecture (B.Architecture) course for academic year 2026-27. The list gives 728 new students an opportunity to secure admission from 2,007 candidates…
While Dia Mirza‘s acting career began opposite R Madhavan in ‘Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein’, her journey spanning over two decades in the industry has seen her share screen space with several major names in Indian cinema. Her filmography includes collaborations with veterans like Amitabh Bachchan, stars such as Salman Khan, and frequent co-star Jimmy…
Garlic can transform a simple dal, sabzi or curry, but peeling it is rarely the part anyone looks forward to. The papery skin sticks to your fingers, tiny pieces get everywhere and, before you know it, the kitchen smells strongly of garlic. If you are peeling an entire bulb for a big batch of cooking,…
Veteran Indian screenwriter and lyricist Javed Akhtar is known to always be vocal about his opinions. He has never minced his words when it comes to reacting on what he feels like, which also includes sometimes setting the trolls straight or expressing his patriotism. The screenwriter has now criticised Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari over…
In palmistry, the Saturn mount represents profound thought and a strong sense of responsibility. A balanced mount reflects a practical and mature character, beneficial for professional avenues. A discernible vertical line denotes commitment and purpose, while a cross nearby indicates significant life lessons, fostering growth. Additionally, fine lines surrounding the mount may suggest mental pressures…
Jeanne Socrates (Image Credit: Wikipedia) In 2017, British sailor Jeanne Socrates was 75 when a fall from a ladder while working on her yacht left her with serious injuries and forced her to postpone another attempt to sail around the world. Instead of giving up, she returned to the challenge a year later. On October…
