The author grapples with the overwhelming legacy of her mother’s possessions and how it mirrored her own anxieties about abandonment. Through a journey of self-discovery and acceptance, she learns the importance of letting go to create space for a brighter future.
Following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake in southern Japan, authorities are urging the public to avoid hoarding essential supplies as fear of a potential megaquake drives up demand for disaster kits and necessities. While the risk of a major earthquake is elevated, experts emphasize it remains low, urging calm and responsible purchasing.
A hoarding featuring former adult movie star Mia Khalifa at a religious gathering in Tamil Nadu went viral, sparking outrage and debate. The hoarding, erected during the ‘Aadi’ festival, depicted Mia Khalifa carrying a traditional milk vessel, prompting swift action from the authorities who removed it.
Concerned about rising pulse prices, the Indian government is dispatching officials to assess stockpiles and potential hoarding. The crackdown will focus on major pulse-producing states like Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat. The government suspects that traders are hoarding pulses in anticipation of further price increases. The move aligns with efforts to boost pulse supply and stabilize prices, including duty-free imports of yellow peas. Despite imports, prices of chana and urad remain high, prompting the government’s investigation into supply chain disruptions or market manipulation.
