International

November 12, 2023 7:55 PM

Kali Puja tonight in Bangladesh

Kali Puja or Shyama Puja, the second largest festival after Durga Puja of the Bengali Hindu community, will be celebrated across Bangladesh tonight.  Marking the festival, members of the Hindu community will light earthen lamps at their houses, temples and crematoriums in memory of their departed e...

November 11, 2023 9:47 PM

Iceland declares state of emergency after almost 800 earthquakes in 14 hours

Iceland has issued a state of emergency, prompting authorities to advise residents to evacuate the coastal town of Grindavik. This precaution comes in light of an increased threat of a volcanic eruption, set off by a series of intense earthquakes in the southwest of the country, as reported. Betw...