Day: September 21, 2025
Mikoshi Splashes into Sea in Wakayama Festival
Katsuura Hachiman Shrine in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture, held its annual festival on September 21st, drawing tourists with the spectacular “Underwater Purification” ritual in which carriers of the mikoshi, or portable shrine, leapt into the sea from the fishing port pier.
Hong Kong airport to shut for 36 hours due to Typhoon Ragasa
Hong Kong Airport will suspend flights for 36 hours from Tuesday night as Super Typhoon Ragasa approaches. Residents rushed to stockpile food as the city braces for hurricane-force winds.
Asian markets mixed as traders take stock after Fed-fueled rally
HONG KONG, China – Asian markets fluctuated between gains and losses Monday as investors took a step back after last week’s rally fueled by the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut. Tokyo led the winners after Japan’s central bank said it would sell off its huge stock of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) gradually, having sparked a sell-off
Beyond Introvert & Extrovert: Otrovert- What This New Peronality Trait Means?
Beyond Introvert & Extrovert: Otrovert- What This New Peronality Trait Means?
Israeli drone strikes kill five in southern Lebanon
Five people, reportedly including three children, were killed in an Israeli drone strike on Bint Jbeil. The IDF said it targeted a Hezbollah member and is reviewing the civilian deaths.
Fuel price hikes persist: Gas up P1/liter, diesel by 80 centavos/liter
MANILA, Philippines – The motoring public will pay even more for petroleum products this week, as local fuel retailers announced price increases of as much as P1 a liter. In an advisory Monday, Seaoil said prices of gasoline and kerosene would go up by P1 a liter. READ: Gasoline prices seen rising for 6th week,
Navratri vs Durga Puja: Two festivals, one Goddess – What’s the difference?
Navratri and Durga Puja, two prominent Indian festivals celebrated globally, share the worship of Goddess Durga but differ significantly in their celebrations. Navratri, a nine-day festival, emphasizes fasting, spiritual devotion, and energetic Garba and Dandiya Raas dances. Durga Puja, a five-day carnival, showcases artistic pandals, cultural performances, and community feasts, particularly among Bengali communities.
Sportvot x FPJ: Modern School Win Mayo Football Tournament 2025 After Beating Wynberg-Allen 3-2
The prestigious Mayo Football Tournament at the Mayo College Football Ground, Ajmer. Organized by Mayo College and broadcast live on SportVot, the final witnessed a thrilling contest between Modern School, Delhi and Wynberg-Allen, Mussoorie.
New board game café set to open in Gosport
A new board game café is set to open its doors in Gosport.
Lowe hits 30th homer as Rays beat Red Sox 7-3 to finish 41-40 at Steinbrenner Field
Brandon Lowe’s 30th home run helped the Tampa Bay Rays defeat the Boston Red Sox 7-3, ending an eight-game losing streak against them while the Red Sox maintained their wild card lead.