Author: Starvision Desk

The average temperature for the June-August period this year surpassed the usual level by 1.76 degrees centigrade, exceeding the previous record hike of 1.08 degrees set in 2010 and making it the hottest summer in Japanese history since records began in 1898, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).Citing this year’s overwhelmingly high temperatures across the country, experts called the summer “abnormal” at a JMA expert panel held on Monday, Xinhua news agency reported.Between July 16 and August 23, maximum temperature records were broken at 106 of 915 monitoring locations across Japan, which had this year’s warmest July and second-hottest…

People magazine, citing legal documents, said the ‘Livin’ La Vida Loca’ singer and the painter have entered into an uncontested written agreement about their divorce.The court documents, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, state that the dissolution is “uncontested” and that “the parties have entered into a written agreement regarding their property and their marriage or domestic partnership rights, including support.”Now, the Grammy-award winning singer, 51, and Yosef, 38, need a judge to sign off so it can become finalised. Last month, the two had announced they were divorcing in a joint statement.”We have decided to end our marriage with…

Sizable US grain acreage following the largest annual increase in seven years, a record Brazilian corn harvest, and the continuation of significant wheat export flows from the Black Sea combined to drive prices lower.However, weather risks remain high for sugar, cocoa, robusta coffee, and Australian wheat, as El Nino’s effects become more apparent. India in particular has been getting quite dry, providing quite a lot of support for sugar, the report said.As El Nino strengthens toward the turn of the year, speculators on sugar, cocoa, and robusta coffee might stick around for a while.When it comes to sugar, the impact…

A sublime medley of large-scale works from the oeuvres of renowned Indian modernists is set to be auctioned at AstaGuru’s ‘Modern Treasures’ Auction.Here is a glimpse into some of these majestic creations.LOT NO.9: UNTITLED BY M.F HUSAINCreated around 1970, this monumental artwork stands over six feet tall. Crafted using acrylic on canvas, it showcases Husain’s iconic horse motif at the centre of the canvas, flanked by two human forms on each side. The grand scale magnifies the piece’s impact, while Husain’s distinctive style imbues the composition with dynamism and cultural resonance.LOT NO. 15: MY FAVOURITE TIGER BY KRISHEN KHANNAThe presented…

The accused was identified as Sundar Pal, a resident of Maharani Bagh. The officials said that he was evading his presence before the Court of Law for the last 12 years and was declared ‘proclaimed offender’.The Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) Chandan Chowdhary said that on Wednesday a tip-off was received that a declared proclaimed offender would come at Surya Ghadi Park near Sarai Kale Khan.“Hence, the information was further developed and local enquiry of the area was conducted. More details about the proclaimed offender were collected. As per input, the team laid a trap at Surya Ghadi Park Khan…

The event is regarded as the festival of the land and the state government celebrates it with all grandeur.People from across the country and abroad visit the city during the festivities. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had announced that noted Kannada music composer and activist Hamsalekha would inaugurate Dasara this time.The event was organised at the base camp at Veeranahosalli in Nagarahole National Park in Hunsur taluk. First batch of nine elephants participated in the inaugural function.The elephants are expected to reach Mysuru on Saturday.They will be accorded traditional welcome at the Mysuru Palace on September 4. The group of elephants which…

The two are also set to perform with the contestant UNB on ‘Illuminaughty’, ‘Ye Ladki Paagal Hai’, and ‘Call me a Player’.‘Illuminaughty’ is a song sung by Raftaar, while ‘Ye Ladki Paagal Hai’ is by Badshah.The show promises an evening filled with music on Saturday, as it welcomes Raftaar, and the composer-singer, Jasleen Royal, who will be promoting her chart-topping track, ‘Heeriye.’Speaking about his bond with Raftaar, Badshah said: “We practice the commercial form of Hip Hop, but Raftaar is the most skilled rapper in India. Why I call him the most skilled and my favourite is because he is…

Reliable sources have confirmed that President Alvi is likely to defy the opinions of ECP and the Law Ministry, who has responded to his letters, stating that ECP was empowered to announce the date of elections and that the President’s suggestion of holding elections within 90 days and announcing the date of polls immediately was irrelevant under the new electoral amendments, which give prime authority to the ECP Commissioner to announce the date of elections.However, sources say that after the recent decision of the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) on holding elections within 90 days of the caretaker setup in…

San Francisco, Sep 1 (IANS) Leading US-based investment firm Y Combinator has reportedly taken stern action on Indian instant medicine delivery startup Medobed after discovering “irregularities” at the platform.According to TechCrunch, citing sources, Y Combinator has “severed its ties with the Indian firm and a partner at the venture firm has also suggested to many prospective investors to not engage with Medobed”.The venture firm had “discovered irregularities” at the startup that broke the firm’s ethics policy, the report mentioned.“If you have anything outstanding with this company, our recommendation is to disengage completely with the company,” according to the partner at…

Singing reality show ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa’ features Himesh Reshammiya, Neeti Mohan, Anu Malik as judges and Aditya Narayan as the host. While contestants from across the country are auditioning to get a position in the top 12, a few have captivated the judges with their distinctive voices and passion for singing.One such contestant is Anmol from Punjab whose wonderful performance of the song ‘Ikk Kudi’, left everyone spellbound. After learning about his versatile talents in singing, composing, and writing, Anu Malik advised him to consider focusing on writing as a profession alongside his singing skills.Not only did he…