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BusinessFour Indian startups are innovatively converting farm waste such as coconut shells and rice husks into useful products including kitchen bowls, cocopeat, and building panels. These initiatives promote sustainability by repurposing agricultural byproducts into eco-friendly and practical items, reducing waste and supporting environmental conservation.
The Better India·
WorldShivon Zilis, who shares four children with Elon Musk, revealed their relationship ended abruptly. She expressed difficulty transitioning from love to separation within a week without warning. Zilis described showing Musk deep understanding and gentle love during their time together. The breakup followed Musk unfollowing her on X. Their relationship began in 2020 after Musk acted as her sperm donor.
NDTV World·
EntertainmentShilpa Shirodkar, a popular 90s actress, left the film industry after marrying banker Apresh Ranjit. The couple first moved to the Netherlands and later settled in New Zealand. To stay busy, Shilpa took a hairdressing course and worked in a salon for two months. Balancing her new marriage and salon job was challenging, leading her to eventually stop the salon work.
Aaj Tak·
EntertainmentJason Sanjay, son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, debuted as a director with the film 'Sigma,' released on October 2. The film had a slow opening, earning 2.35 crore INR on its first day across 1,813 shows with 31.1% occupancy. Tamil shows earned 1.5 crore INR with 50.1% occupancy, Telugu shows earned 85 lakh INR with 25.94% occupancy. On the second day, the film earned 28 lakh INR, totaling 2.63 crore INR so far.
Amar Entertainment·
PoliticsUnder the Consumer Protection Act 2019, consumers can now file complaints about online fraud or defective goods and services. Piyush Kamal Dixit, head of the Darbhanga District Consumer Forum, stated that e-commerce purchases are included. Complaints can be filed on the e-Jagruti portal and are resolved within three months. Merchants may be required to apologize personally.
News18 Hindi··Darbhanga
PoliticsThe Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) plans to file a complaint with the Election Commission of India against DMK president M.K. Stalin for alleged body-shaming remarks about TVK's Dharapuram candidate, P. Sathyabama, a Scheduled Caste woman. Minister C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar condemned Stalin's comments and accused DMK of aligning with BJP and AIADMK for the 2029 elections. The remarks were made during Stalin's campaign on October 2, 2026.
The Hindu··Coimbatore
The Better India·
Four Indian startups are innovatively converting farm waste such as coconut shells and rice husks into useful products including kitchen bowls, cocopeat, and building panels. These initiatives promote sustainability by repurposing agricultural byproducts into eco-friendly and practical items, reducing waste and supporting environmental conservation.
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