This tiny village in Maharashtra has a magical secret that grows inside pumpkins

Miraj, a historic city in Maharashtra, is renowned for its musical instrument making. Craftsmen create exquisite sitars and tanpuras using a special type of pumpkin. This tradition, passed down through generations, faces threats from climate change impacting pumpkin size. The craft requires government support for survival. The disappearance of this art would mean losing music, history, and ancestral voices.

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Who is Vanshika Chadha? Meet Kuldeep Yadav’s bride-to-be

Indian cricketer Kuldeep Yadav will marry his longtime partner Vanshika Chadha on March 14 in Mussoorie. The couple, childhood friends from Kanpur, saw their friendship grow into a lifelong relationship. Vanshika works at the Life Insurance Corporation of India and maintains a private life away from the spotlight. Wedding festivities begin March 13, with cricket stars like Virat Kohli expected to attend.

Oppn submits notices seeking motion for CEC’s removal to both House today

Middle East crisis: 4 crew members killed after US refueling aircraft crashes in Iraq

A US KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq on Friday, resulting in the deaths of four of its six crew members. The US military confirmed the incident is under investigation but ruled out hostile or friendly fire. This marks the fourth US military aircraft loss in the Middle East conflict.

How LPG issue, oil price surge & Hormuz crisis may hit Indian industry: Explained in 10 points

The scarcity of commercial LPG has emerged after shipments from the Gulf region were disrupted amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. India relies heavily on imports from this region for its LPG requirements.

LPG crisis in India: How states are tackling supply disruptions from Iran war and Hormuz crisis

Agra woman ends life, blames UP cop for false marriage promise in videos

A UP Police constable, JB Gautam, was arrested for allegedly abetting the suicide of a woman who accused him of mental harassment and breaking a marriage promise. The woman, who was living separately from her husband, reportedly met Gautam four years ago, and their relationship allegedly led to her distress after he refused to marry her.

Why is stock market down today? Nifty50 below 23,250, BSE Sensex down 1,200 points

Stock market crash today: Continuing the down trend, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex tanked in trade on Friday as oil prices climbed and the Strait of Hormuz closure halted important global trade. While Nifty50 went below 23,250, BSE Sensex was down over 1,200 points.

US-Iran war: How Strait of Hormuz closure impacts global oil supply - explained in charts

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical energy route, is effectively blocked due to the escalating US-Israeli war on Iran, halting tankers traffic and forcing oil producers to cut the oil output. Damaged infrastructure and blocked shipping lanes are causing global supply shocks, leading to surging energy prices and economic strain worldwide.

Crude above $100: How countries are racing to streamline oil supplies

Global oil markets are reeling from Middle East tensions, with the Strait of Hormuz facing disruptions. Nations like India are securing Russian crude, while the US and other IEA members release emergency reserves. China eyes its reserves and Russia, as countries worldwide implement measures to stabilize prices and ensure supply.

Trump tariff ‘collapse’ triggers US trade probe — what it means for India

The economies included in the investigation are China, the European Union, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, South Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, Bangladesh, Mexico, Japan and India.

Sasikala announces new party name and symbol ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

Netflix layoffs: Streaming giant cutting jobs across globe; these job roles likely impacted

Netflix has reportedly laid off dozens of employees from its global product team, primarily impacting its creative studio unit responsible for marketing materials. These job cuts are part of an internal reorganisation, not performance-related, with some staff being made redundant and others reassigned.

Strait of Hormuz crisis: US waiver puts 19 m barrels of Russian oil back on market

A US waiver now permits the purchase of Russian oil cargoes already at sea, releasing nearly 30 tankers carrying millions of barrels of crude and refined products into the market. This move offers crucial breathing room for nations grappling with supply disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz, as China and India continue to acquire discounted Russian fuels.