Author: Onu Akter

A couple’s wedding day turned into a powerful story of love and resilience as they exchanged vows at Barasoain Church, despite heavy rain and floodwaters rising inside the venue. On a rainy Tuesday morning in Malolos, Bulacan, longtime partners Jao Verdillo and Jamaica Aguilar said “I do” inside the historic Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish – Barasoain Church. The ceremony went ahead even as floodwaters reached nearly a foot deep inside the building. As the bride walked down the aisle, her white gown trailed through the murky water. Guests, including close family and friends, watched with smiles and emotion…

China’s sewing machine industry is undergoing a major shift. Faced with weak local demand, many manufacturers are turning to smart technology to grow in overseas markets. This move is already paying off, with export sales on the rise. Jack Technology, a major name in the sector, celebrated its 30th anniversary on July 18 by launching an AI-powered sewing machine. This marks a major step forward in the company’s push toward innovation. It also shows how Chinese firms are evolving from offering cheap machines to building advanced, high-value products. Jack Tech’s growth reflects this trend. In the first quarter of this…

A child’s death from measles in the UK has triggered urgent calls to increase vaccination rates amid a rise in anti-vaccine misinformation, much of which is spreading from the United States via social media. Measles is a highly contagious illness that can cause serious health problems. It can be prevented by getting two doses of the MMR vaccine, which protects against measles, mumps, and rubella, typically given in early childhood. On July 14, the UK Health Secretary confirmed in Parliament that a child had died from measles. Although no personal details were shared, media reports say the child was very…

Actor Wilmer Valderrama is now a proud father of two. The 45-year-old star and his fiancée Amanda Pacheco recently welcomed their son, Wolf Monte. The baby was born earlier this month, joining their four-year-old daughter, Nakano, who is now an excited big sister. The couple shared the news on social media with touching black-and-white photos from the hospital. Among them were sweet images of Nakano gently holding her new baby brother for the first time. The family appeared happy and full of love as they began this new chapter. Valderrama first shared that he and Amanda were expecting a baby…

Pop star Charli XCX and musician George Daniel of The 1975 are now officially married. The couple held their wedding on Saturday, July 19, in a private ceremony at Hackney Town Hall in London. Surrounded by close friends and family, the event was intimate yet stylish, reflecting the couple’s creative personalities. What truly caught the internet’s attention was Charli XCX’s bridal look. Ditching the usual full-length white gown, she chose something unexpected – a short, off-the-shoulder dress designed by Vivienne Westwood. The dress featured a structured fit and a bold neckline, adding a modern, edgy touch to her wedding style.…

Tanzania’s Ministry of Health is calling for greater awareness and care for people living with epilepsy. The condition is now one of the top three non-communicable diseases in the country, along with heart disease and diabetes. Dr Omary Ubuguyu, Director of Non-Communicable Diseases, made the statement at an event held in Dar es Salaam. The ceremony marked progress in the Supporting Health, Social Inclusion, Nutrition, and Employment (SHINE) programme, which runs from 2023 to 2025. He said that most epilepsy cases are caused by high fevers and injuries in early childhood. To reduce these risks, the government is focusing on…

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh welcomed their daughter, Dua, on September 8, 2024. Based on her date of birth, her numerology number is 8. This number is known to be powerful and carries strong traits related to ambition, success, and leadership. Many people in Bollywood and around the world believe in the power of numerology, using it to gain insight into personal growth and career choices. Dua’s number offers a glimpse into her possible future, highlighting strengths and areas for growth. People born under number 8 are often seen as focused and determined. They are known to work hard and…

Rising Australian soccer star Nestory Irankunda has officially signed a five-year contract with English Championship club Watford, setting the stage for a new chapter in his promising career. The move was confirmed by Watford on Friday through an announcement on their website. The club’s sporting director Gian Luca Nani expressed excitement about securing the 19-year-old winger, who has long been seen as one of Australia’s brightest talents. Nani credited the club’s strong scouting system for beating out heavy competition to sign Irankunda. He emphasized that the club acted swiftly once the opportunity became available. Irankunda has struggled for consistent first-team…

IIT Roorkee has developed the world’s first artificial intelligence model that can transliterate historical Modi script into the Devanagari script. Named MoScNet, the model uses a Vision-Language Model (VLM) architecture to transform ancient manuscripts into readable modern texts. This work supports national digitization missions such as Digital India and Bhashini. The research, titled “Historic Scripts to Modern Vision”, introduced MoDeTrans, a new dataset that includes over 2,000 scanned images of Modi script. These manuscripts cover three major historical periods — Shivakalin, Peshwekalin, and Anglakalin. Each image in the dataset is paired with an expert-approved Devanagari transliteration. The AI model was…

Timothy Olyphant and Emily Ratajkowski are set to appear on “Late Night With Seth Meyers” to promote their latest projects. Olyphant, known for his roles in Apple TV+’s “Stick” and the upcoming FX series “Alien: Earth,” will be the lead guest on Wednesday’s show. He will discuss his new work and upcoming appearances. Emily Ratajkowski will also join the episode to talk about her role in Lena Dunham’s Netflix series “Too Much.” The episode was filmed earlier and is scheduled to air on NBC at 12:35 AM ET/PT on Wednesday. The network released photos from the taping ahead of the…