Author: Rasmita Jena

  • Gold Prices Rise: Easy Paying Plans from Top Jewelers in India!

    Gold Prices Rise: Easy Paying Plans from Top Jewelers in India!

    Gold prices have jumped by Rs 8,300 for every 10 grams, which is around 11%. Because of this increase, popular jewelry brands in India like Tanishq, Kalyan Jewellers, and Malabar Gold & Diamonds are making it easier for people to buy gold through monthly payment plans. Here’s what each of these brands is offering:

    Tanishq:
    Tanishq, the famous jewelry brand from Tata, has a special plan where you can pay a minimum of Rs 2,000 every month for 10 months. If you sign up for their “Golden Harvest” account online, you can get up to 75% off your first payment. You only need to start with Rs 2,000 to open this account.

    Kalyan Jewellers:
    Kalyan Jewellers has also introduced easy payment plans and a loyalty program where buyers can earn rewards. Their “Dhanvarsha” plan allows people to save money for a period of 11 months to buy different types of jewelry, including gold, diamonds, and other precious products.

    Malabar Gold & Diamonds:
    Malabar Gold & Diamonds offers a “Golden Bloom” plan, where you can pay in 11 installments without any extra fees added for value. This plan ensures you get jewelry at the current gold price without added costs up to 18%.

    According to Anuj Gupta from HDFC Securities, buying gold jewelry through monthly payments (like a SIP) is a smart move with gold prices rising. In fact, gold prices have increased a lot over the past few years—25% in 2024, and 14% and 15% in 2022 and 2023, respectively.

    However, because of the high gold prices, many buyers are choosing lighter and lower-carat jewelry. The World Gold Council (WGC) has expressed worries that if gold prices stay high, demand for jewelry might drop, especially in India and China, where sales are slowing down.

    With many weddings coming up, there could be more demand for jewelry in India in 2024. But the WGC says that it’s important for gold prices to stay stable for this to happen. Even though people are buying less jewelry (11% drop in consumption), spending increased by 9% to $144 billion, meaning people are still investing in gold.

    (Disclaimer: This article is created by AI. The opinions and views of experts mentioned here are their own and don’t reflect the views of Thellv.news)

  • Patrick Schwarzenegger’s Dream Role in The White Lotus: Family’s Joyful Reaction

    Patrick Schwarzenegger’s Dream Role in The White Lotus: Family’s Joyful Reaction

    Patrick Schwarzenegger, the son of famous actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, shared an exciting moment with his family after he got cast in the third season of the hit show, The White Lotus. The show is streaming on HBO, and Patrick plays a character named Saxon Ratliff. Many people are praising his acting skills!

    Patrick posted a sweet video on Instagram where you can see his mom, Maria Shriver, and sister, Katherine Schwarzenegger, reacting to his big news. While they were at a restaurant, Patrick didn’t initially share what he wanted to say, which made Maria guess that he and his girlfriend, Abby, were going to have a baby. When Patrick finally revealed that he got the role, everyone was overjoyed!

    In his post, Patrick wrote, “This is the moment I found out I booked White Lotus. I had to keep it a secret at first, but my family could tell something was up. Maria thought Abby and I were pregnant! She was probably even happier than I was! Then I started crying, and so did they—it was an emotional moment!”

    Patrick also said that his family loves The White Lotus and always joked with him about how he should try to be on it. He called this casting a “dream come true” and shared his thanks with the show’s creators and casting team for giving him this opportunity. He wrote, “I’m really thankful to Mike White, David Bernad, and Meridith Tucker for trusting me. I hope you all love the show as much as we loved making it. I’m just a small part of it, and all the other actors are incredible!”

    The White Lotus is directed by Mike White and features a cast that includes Leslie Bibb, Carrie Coon, Walton Goggins, Sarah Catherine Hook, and Jason Isaacs.

  • Bengaluru Limits Drinking Water Use: Save Water, Avoid Fines!

    Bengaluru Limits Drinking Water Use: Save Water, Avoid Fines!

    The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has decided to limit the use of drinking water in Bengaluru because of rising temperatures and less groundwater. They want everyone to use drinking water wisely and avoid wasting it.

    Starting now, people in Bengaluru can’t use drinking water for things like washing cars, watering gardens, building roads, or for fountains and decorations. Malls and cinemas can only use water for drinking. Anyone who breaks this rule will have to pay a fine of Rs 5,000. If someone breaks the rule again, they will still pay Rs 5,000 plus an extra Rs 500 for each day they continue to break it.

    The BWSSB emphasizes that everyone needs access to clean drinking water. As temperatures rise and rain becomes scarce, it’s important to save water. They are asking everyone to be careful with how they use it and to call their helpline at 1916 if they see someone breaking these rules.

  • Kim Sae Ron’s Tragic Death Sparks Discussion on Online Hate and Forgiveness

    Kim Sae Ron’s Tragic Death Sparks Discussion on Online Hate and Forgiveness

    Kim Sae Ron, a talented actress from South Korea, passed away at the young age of 24. She was found dead in her home in Seoul on February 16. Sadly, the police reported that she died by suicide. Kim was famous for her role in the Netflix show “Bloodhounds” and had started acting when she was just 9 years old.

    Her life took a difficult turn in 2022 when she made a mistake by driving under the influence and crashed her car. Because of this, she was fined about $13,850 and faced a lot of negativity from the public. Sadly, this led to her stepping away from acting for a while.

    Many people, including experts, have spoken out about how harshly society treats celebrities when they make mistakes. Na Jong Ho, a professor at Yale, compared Kim’s story to a “real-life version of Squid Game,” pointing out that society often refuses to forgive those who stumble. He shared that Kim was working part-time to make money, but even that brought her more hurtful comments online.

    Singer Migyo also expressed her sorrow, saying that people often stop leaving nasty comments only after someone has died. She criticized how the media treats such stories as well.

    Kim tried to start over by changing her name to find work but was soon recognized and lost that job too. She planned to return to acting again but couldn’t because of the ongoing public dislike.

    After her death, many people began discussing how unfairly celebrities are treated compared to others, like politicians who have done worse things but don’t face the same criticism. Some news outlets that once criticized Kim now remember her kindness, like how she helped businesses affected by her accident.

    The situation of Kim Sae Ron has sparked a serious conversation about how we treat people who make mistakes. We must learn to be kinder and give second chances. Rest in peace, Kim Sae Ron.

  • Urvashi Rautela Finally Featured in Daaku Maharaaj After Initial Omission!

    Urvashi Rautela Finally Featured in Daaku Maharaaj After Initial Omission!

    After a lot of chatter and funny memes, Netflix India finally included Urvashi Rautela in the new post for the movie Daaku Maharaaj. She was missing from the original poster, which made fans jokingly ask, “Where is Miss Rolex?” In the latest post, Urvashi was featured not just once, but twice!

    The post reads, “Meet the forces behind the fear” along with emojis of eyes and fire. It invites viewers to watch Daaku Maharaaj on Netflix, available from February 21 in many languages including Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi.

    Fans were delighted with her inclusion. One commentator on Instagram joked, “The first actress to be on the first slide and only actress to be included TWICE!” Another commenter praised her, saying she finally got the recognition she deserves. Many found it funny that they had to correct their earlier mistake by putting Urvashi front and center.

    The movie was initially announced on Sunday but left Urvashi out of the poster, which featured other stars, including Nandamuri Balakrishna and Bobby Deol. Fans quickly reacted, pointing out the absence of the so-called ‘lead actress’ from a movie that cost ₹105 crore to make.

    After the film’s release in theatres on January 12, Urvashi actively promoted it despite facing criticism for her dance moves in a song. Though the film has earned about ₹90 crore in India and ₹125.8 crore worldwide, as reported by Niftystat, some fans felt she was unfairly treated.

  • India’s Flag Missing at PCB Stadium: Champions Trophy 2025 Update

    India’s Flag Missing at PCB Stadium: Champions Trophy 2025 Update

    The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) recently explained why the Indian flag was missing from the National Stadium in Karachi, where flags of other countries were displayed. A video showing the flags went viral on social media, and fans were upset because India is set to play in the Champions Trophy 2025.

    It is important to know that India will play its matches in Dubai, not in Pakistan, because they could not get permission to cross the border. Many people thought the PCB was trying to send a message by not displaying India’s flag.

    However, a PCB representative told Hindustan Times that it wasn’t their decision. The International Cricket Council (ICC) directed that only four flags would be shown on match days: the ICC flag, the PCB flag, and the flags of the two teams playing that day. So, India’s flag will likely be missing at the three venues in Pakistan since they are not playing there at all.

    The tournament, which starts on February 19, features teams divided into two groups. Group A includes India, Pakistan, New Zealand, and Bangladesh. India will begin its games in Dubai, facing Bangladesh on February 20, while the highly anticipated match against Pakistan will be on February 23.

    Group B consists of England, Australia, South Africa, and Afghanistan. The final of the tournament is scheduled for March 9, with semi-finals on March 4 and 5.

    PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said they were happy about the agreement that respects all teams and promotes teamwork in cricket. He thanked the ICC members for their help in reaching this understanding.

  • Chester Bennington’s Child, Draven, Reveals She is Transgender

    Chester Bennington’s Child, Draven, Reveals She is Transgender

    Chester Bennington, the late singer of Linkin Park, has a child named Draven who recently revealed she is transgender. On Valentine’s Day, Draven, now 22, shared on Instagram that she uses she/her pronouns and started transitioning last year.

    Draven chose Valentine’s Day to celebrate love and decided it was the right time to show love to herself. In her heartfelt message, she talked about how she struggled with being someone she wasn’t inside for a long time. She mentioned that ignoring her true self was difficult, and she eventually realized she wanted to be happy and true to herself.

    Last August, Draven began taking hormone replacement therapy to help her transition. She feels this decision has led her to a path of happiness, calling it the best choice she has ever made.

    Draven expressed her gratitude for her friends and family who supported her during this journey, especially her mother, who loved her without conditions. She finished her letter by saying, “With all the support and love I’ve received, I’ve built the strength to love myself. This is why I’m choosing to no longer hide who I am. Love is love. Happy Valentine’s Day!”

  • Pope Francis in Hospital: Health Concerns and Latest Updates

    Pope Francis in Hospital: Health Concerns and Latest Updates

    Pope Francis, who is 88 years old, is currently in the hospital because of a serious respiratory infection. The Vatican reported that the pope’s condition is “complex,” meaning it’s not straightforward and will require him to stay in the hospital for a while.

    Pope Francis was admitted to Gemelli Hospital in Rome last Friday. He had been sick with bronchitis for a week, which got worse and turned into a respiratory infection. Doctors ran tests and found he has a type of infection involving multiple germs. They changed his medications and told him he needs complete rest.

    Even though he is feeling better, with his slight fever gone, he is still not completely out of danger. The pope had breakfast and read some newspapers on Monday morning after a good night’s sleep. He has struggled with his health for some time, as he lost part of a lung when he was young due to an infection.

    Despite his health issues, Pope Francis is known for working hard and keeping a busy schedule. Last year, he had pneumonia but only stayed in the hospital for three days. This time, even when he was having trouble talking because he was short of breath, he insisted on meeting people before going to the hospital.

    The Vatican has canceled his appointments through Monday. He was supposed to meet artists in Rome as part of special church celebrations. His next public appearance is supposed to be on Wednesday for a general audience. However, it’s uncertain if he will attend some upcoming events, including a ceremony for new deacons this Sunday.

  • Ex-Governor’s Son Accused of Assault: Investigation Still Ongoing

    Ex-Governor’s Son Accused of Assault: Investigation Still Ongoing

    Bhubaneswar: A former worker at Raj Bhavan has accused the son of former Odisha governor Raghubar Das of attacking him. This incident allegedly happened on July 7 last year. Baikuntha Pradhan, who was working as an assistant section officer, claims that Lalit Das and his five friends slapped, punched, and kicked him at Raj Bhavan in Puri. Pradhan was there to prepare for President Droupadi Murmu’s visit.

    In response to a question from a BJD legislator, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said that no written complaint was filed at the Sea Beach police station in Puri. However, an online complaint was submitted on July 12, which is still being investigated.

    After the incident, the state government ordered an investigation, but it has been unclear what has happened since then. In his account, Pradhan mentioned that on the night of July 7, around 11:45 PM, he was called to meet Lalit Das. When he arrived, Lalit Das allegedly started hitting him and using foul language. Pradhan said he tried to escape but was caught and dragged back, where further violence occurred.

    The attack is believed to have started because Lalit Das was angry about not getting a fancy car in Puri. After Raghubar Das was replaced as governor in December, Pradhan’s wife has attempted to meet the new governor to seek action on this case.

  • TrustRing’s Unique Leave Policies Attract Young Workers in Japan!

    TrustRing’s Unique Leave Policies Attract Young Workers in Japan!

    Japan is facing a problem: there aren’t enough young people wanting to work. Big companies are raising salaries to get workers, but small businesses are getting creative with benefits. For example, a tech company in Osaka called TrustRing is offering unusual leave options to make work more fun.

    One interesting rule they have is “hangover leave,” which lets workers take time off if they feel bad after a night out. One employee mentioned that coming in later helped them work better. The company also has something called “celebrity loss leave.” This means that if a favorite celebrity has a big announcement, like getting married, employees can take the day off. In 2021, one worker even took time off when a popular singer got married.

    TrustRing’s president, Daigaku Shimada, said that these fun rules help attract workers even though they pay a starting salary of 222,000 yen (about $1,400) plus overtime. The strategy seems to be working well because the company has been successful, and no one has left their jobs in three years!

    To make things even better at work, they have a bar with drinks in the office. Many people online are talking about these cool benefits, and some joke that they want to find more favorite stars to celebrate and take off work.

    In China, another company called Pangdonglai lets workers take “unhappy leave” if they feel stressed. Employees can have up to 10 extra days off to relax when they need it. The founder, Yu Donglai, believes it’s important to give workers a break when they feel overwhelmed.