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However, there is no change in export policy of non-Basmati rice (parboiled rice) and Basmati rice, which forms the bulk of rice exports. This will ensure that the farmers will continue to get the benefit of remunerative prices in the international market, official sources said. Non-Basmati white rice constitutes about 25 per cent of total rice exported from the country. The prohibition on its export will lead to lowering of prices for the consumers in the country. The domestic prices of rice are on an increasing trend. The retail prices have increased by 11.5 per cent over a year and…

‘Le Jaa’ fiercely resonates with those who have endured the pain of an unhappy relationship and found the strength to move on.She has ravishingly curated a heart-touching euphony ‘Le Jaa’, that will bring out the essence of liberation and growth experienced after a sorrowful relationship.With tender yet resilient vocals and an uplifting rhythm, it portrays resilience and inner strength. This track does not only empathise with the listeners but also renders the spirit of courage to move on from an unhappy relationship.Commenting on the release, QK said: “Experimenting with music has always been very exciting to me. With ‘Le Jaa’…

In a communication, Congress General Secretary, Organisation, K.C. Venugopal said: “Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has approved for the constitution of Pradesh Election Committee for the ensuing assembly elections in Rajasthan with immediate effect.” Besides Dotasra, Gehlot and Pilot, senior party leaders Bhanwar Jitendra Singh, Raghuveer Meena, Rameshwar Dudi, Raghu Sharma, Harish Choudhary, Lalchand Kataria, Ramlal Jat, and Pramod Jain Bhaya have been named in the 29 member committee. Assembly elections in Rajasthan are due later this year. The Congress government, led by Gehlot, has been launching several pro-people schemes in the state to woo the voters. Meanwhile, Pilot has made…

Dextrocardia is a rare congenital heart defect, in which the heart is in an abnormal position in the chest. It occurs in 1 in 10,000 people. The patient Yeashin Bhuiyan, 47, was suffering from complex triple vessel disease — an extreme form of coronary artery disease (CAD), which happens when coronary arteries struggle to supply the heart with enough blood, oxygen and nutrients.Bhuiyan successfully underwent coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) at Narayana Health City, Bengaluru, where doctors performed the procedure by making a small incision on the right side of the chest, making this the first of its kind ever…

Touted as July’s biggest films, and some of the biggest films of 2023, both films are on somewhat of a draw as of now, because while ‘Oppenheimer’ has undoubtedly gotten the better reception, ‘Barbie’ will no doubt win the box office race.Standing as polar opposites, one is a grim, dark, serious and epic biopic dealing with a very monumental part of history while another is a colourful, comical but still poignant film with a greater family audience appeal.Both ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ are getting overwhelmingly positive reviews.According to Rotten Tomatoes, Greta Gerwig’s Barbie starring Margot Robbie as the doll icon has…

Sharing a strong bond born of their shared experiences, countless hours spent on set, and a mutual love for the craft, these actors have forged a bond which is the polar opposite of their on-screen personas.Ishaan Dhawan speaking of the two actors’ bond said, “I believe the true essence of our craft lies in the ability to connect with our co-stars, both on and off the screen. While Dhruv and Senapati may be sworn enemies in the world of ‘Dhruv Tara’, off-screen, we are great friends.”He further mentioned, “Working alongside such talented actors and sharing this journey with them has…

A record 20 bishops from various churches and 1000 priests will lead the funeral service. According to rough estimates it will be around 9 p.m when the body will be interned in the grave that the Orthodox Church has sanctioned in the symmetry of his home parish.The hearse which left his home in the state capital at 7 a.m, on Wednesday is yet to reach his home in Puthupally located just 150 kms away.By now lakhs of people have had a glimpse of Chandy’s mortal remains. The Kottayam district collector has said that no time bar would be fixed, but…

“We have averted possible terror attacks on places of worship by busting an ISIS module based out of Kerala,” the NIA said.Based on credible inputs and investigation, the NIA conducted a joint operation with the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of Kerala Police, and searched several locations.The raids were conducted at three locations in Thrissur and one location in Palakkad that led to the busting of the IS module, which had been conducting reconnaissance missions and conspiring to commit terrorist attacks.On Tuesday, the NIA arrested Ashif from Sathyamangalam. The next day, searches were conducted in the houses of Ashif, as well as…

Mumbai, July 20 (IANS) India’s veteran left-handed opener Shikhar Dhawan believes it is a very ‘special’ feeling for a player to feature in an ODI World Cup, which is regarded by many as one of the biggest stages in cricket. The upcoming edition of the ODI World Cup will be held from October 5 to November 19 in India.Dhawan has represented India in 34 Tests, 167 ODIs, and 68 T20Is and has an outstanding record in 50-over global ICC tournaments. He has featured in the 2013 and 2017 Champions Trophy and the 2015 and 2019 editions of the Men’s Cricket…

San Francisco, July 20 (IANS) Samsung Electronics has reportedly started advanced development of its smart ring named ‘Galaxy Ring’. Japanese firm Meiko is in charge of the development of the Galaxy Ring’s rigid and flexible printed circuit boards (PCBs), which connect various electronic components, reports The Elec. The smart ring is expected to feature a “better body information measurement accuracy” than the Galaxy Watch. However, it is still unclear if and when the Galaxy Ring will be mass-produced. A wearable device, a smart ring allows wearers to check their body and health information on a smartphone app, collected by multiple…