Archive: 2025 / 09

Maha Ashtami 2025 sees millions honor Goddess Durga with Kanya Puja, Sandhi rituals and social media wishes on September 30, marking a rare convergence with Vijaya Dashami.

The Jharkhand Excise Department ran a live e‑lottery in Palamu, receiving 477 applications for just 70 retail liquor licences. Winners will run their shops from September 2025 to March 2030 under the new excise policy. The transparent process is part of a state‑wide effort covering 1,343 shops, with results posted online on Aug 23, 2025.

The ‘Banana’ AI Saree trend built on Google’s image model is flooding Instagram with 90s Bollywood-style portraits. Fans are speculating about celebrity versions, but there’s no verified post from names like Sonakshi Sinha or Neha Kakkar. The craze blends nostalgia with easy AI tools, and it’s triggered privacy cautions and scam alerts as copycat sites pop up.

Yamaha has launched the 2025 FZ-S Fi in India with a hybrid assist system and a claimed 60 kmpl. The 149cc single makes 12.4 PS and 13.3 Nm, paired with a 5-speed gearbox. Prices start at Rs 1.35 lakh for the Standard and go up to Rs 1.45 lakh for the Hybrid (ex-showroom, Delhi). It adds Bluetooth connectivity, single-channel ABS, traction control, LED lighting, and multiple new colors.