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In Udaipur, a big family fight is making waves—and it’s not your regular argument. It’s a clash between the former royal family! A newly crowned “maharana” (kind of like a king) wanted to visit a family shrine for blessings, but his uncle and cousin blocked him. Why? Because they’ve been left in charge of the palace trust by the late maharana. Drama alert! But wait, this isn’t just happening in Udaipur. All across India, from Rajkot to Gwalior, old royal families are fighting over their fancy stuff—palaces, jewellery, and the titles they don’t officially hold anymore. These families may not rule anymore, but they still have plenty of wealth to argue about. Here’s a quick history lesson: India’s royal families had their golden age from the 1700s to the 1900s, after the Mughal Empire weakened. During British rule, they stayed in power as a kind of second-tier royalty, sometimes helping the Brits and sometimes just enjoying their riches. But when India became a republic in 1947, things changed. By 1971, they lost their royal titles and huge government payments called “privy purses.” So, what do royals do now? Some have joined politics, using their royal charm to win votes. Others turned their palaces into fancy hotels, while some are social media stars, showing off a glamorous, aristocratic life. Around the world, former royals are mostly seen as symbols of history or juicy gossip material. In countries like Britain or the Netherlands, they don’t have real power anymore—they just cut ribbons and attend events. But their personal lives, full of scandals and squabbles, keep people hooked. Even though India is a democracy where everyone is equal (at least in theory), people are still fascinated by royal drama. Whether we’re watching their fights or following their luxurious lifestyles, royals make for amazing reality TV—whether on screen or in real life!LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Voters dejected by the presidential election results need to find a way to give back and remain involved, Bill and Hillary Rodham Clinton said Saturday as they celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Clinton presidential library. The former president urged audience members in a packed theater to remain engaged and find ways to communicate with those they disagree with despite a divisive political time. The two spoke about a month after former President Donald Trump’s win over Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential election. “We’re just passing through, and we all need to just calm down and do something that builds people up instead of tears them down,” Bill Clinton said. Hillary Clinton, the former secretary of state who was defeated by Trump in the 2016 election, said she understands the next couple of years are going to be challenging for voters who don’t agree with the decisions being made. “In addition to staying involved and staying aware, it’s important to find something that makes you feel good about the day because if you’re in a constant state of agitation about our political situation, it is really going to shorten your life,” she said. The Clintons spoke during a panel discussion with journalist Laura Ling, who the former president helped free in 2009 when she was detained in North Korea with another journalist. The event was held as part of a weekend of activities marking the of the Clinton Presidential Library’s opening in Little Rock. The library is preparing to of its exhibits and an expansion that will include Hillary Clinton’s personal archives. Hillary Clinton said part of the goal is to modernize the facility and expand it to make it a more open, inviting place for people for convene and make connections. When asked about advice he would give for people disappointed by the election results, Bill Clinton said people need to continue working toward bringing people together and improving others’ lives. “If that’s the way you keep score, then you ought to be trying to run up the score,” he said. “Not lamenting the fact that somebody else is winning a different game because they keep score a different way.” “And in addition, figure out what we can do to win again,” Hillary Clinton added, eliciting cheers. The program featured a panel discussion with cast members of the hit NBC show “The West Wing” and former Clinton White House staffers. The weekend amounted to a reunion of former Clinton White House staffers, supporters and close friends, including former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe and adviser James Carville. McAuliffe said he and Carville ate Friday at Doe’s Eat Place, a downtown restaurant that was popular with Clinton aides and reporters during Clinton’s 1992 White House run. He said he viewed the library and its planned expansion as important for the future. “This is not only about the past, but it’s more importantly about the future,” McAuliffe said. “We just went through a very tough election, and people are all saying we’ve got to get back to the Clinton model.” Andrew Demillo, The Associated Press
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Farmers in the district of Lalmonirhat are suffering from an acute shortage of fertiliser just as the Rabi season started. Meanwhile, fertiliser stock in the warehouses of Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) and Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation (BCIC) has run out. Taking advantage of this circumstance, some unscrupulous individuals have started selling fertilisers to farmers, and unregistered traders are selling fertiliser to farmers at incredibly inflated prices. Rafiqul Islam, 60, from Durgapur village in Aditmari upazila, told The Daily Star that he is disappointed as he has not been able to get MOP, DOP, TSP and Urea fertilisers from the registered fertiliser dealers. He had prepared his land for cultivating maize and tobacco, but the fertiliser shortage has halted his plans and left him distressed. Haider Ali, 66, a farmer from Parulia village in Hatibandha upazila, said that the fertiliser crisis at the beginning of the Rabi season is an incredibly serious concern for farmers. Now, some well-off farmers and unscrupulous traders have stockpiled fertiliser and have created an artificial crisis. Traders said the government fixed the rate for each sack (50kgs) of DAP fertiliser at Tk 1,050, TSP at Tk 1,350, MOP at Tk 1,000 and Urea at Tk 1,350. However, some unscrupulous sellers are secretly selling fertiliser at Tk 200-300 higher per sack than the government rate. Fertiliser dealers told The Daily Star that they did not get any allocation of urea fertiliser in October and November. Due to this, there is no stock of urea fertiliser in their warehouses. However, they got the allocation of MOP, TSP and DAP from BADC. Due to the huge demand for MOP, TSP and DAP at the beginning of the Rabi season, the government-allocated fertilisers ran out in the first week of November. Farhad Alam Suman, a BADC fertiliser dealer at Burirbazar in Aditmari, said he sold almost all his stock of fertiliser in the first week of November. If he gets further allocation in December, he will be able to sell again. Jewel Islam, sales officer of the BADC fertiliser warehouse in Lalmonirhat, said there is currently no fertiliser stock in the warehouse. Due to transportation issues, the supply of fertiliser in the warehouse is being disrupted. This problem will be resolved within the next week. The supply of fertiliser to the warehouse will be ensured in the first week of December. Dr Saykhul Arifin, deputy director of the Department of Agricultural Extension in Lalmonirhat, said the government does not allocate BCIC urea fertiliser in October and November. However, the allocation of BADC's MOP, DAP and TSP was as per the demand. An artificial crisis of fertiliser has arisen in the local market due to some wealthy farmers and unscrupulous fertiliser sellers hoarding stocks. He said they are now secretly selling fertiliser at higher prices. A drive is being launched against them. This problem will be minimised if fertiliser allocation is available in December.
At 37 years old, Jason Kelce, the charismatic former player for the Philadelphia Eagles and Super Bowl champion, is ready for a new chapter in his career: becoming the host of a late-night show on ESPN. He made the announcement on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, where he revealed his excitement for this unexpected turn in his life. PUBLICIDAD "I loved late-night shows, I've always loved them. I remember the sleepovers where I watched Conan O'Brien with my friends," Kelce confessed. This love for entertainment has led him to create They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce , a show that promises to combine sports, humor, and entertainment in a fresh format. PUBLICIDAD Jason Kelce has a charisma that attracts the masses The program, which will premiere in 2025, will have a one-hour duration and will be recorded live from Union Transfer in Philadelphia, a city that has always been a central part of his career and his life. ESPN has committed to five initial episodes, culminating with one on February 1st. "We are going to have a bunch of guys there: game legends, friends I played with, coaches, celebrities," Kelce anticipated. This, combined with his experience as an analyst on Monday Night Countdown this season, promises to bring a unique and personal focus to the world of nighttime sports. ESPN's decision to give a space to the older brother of Chiefs' tight end Travis Kelce seems logical. The brothers are already a media phenomenon thanks to their popular podcast New Heights , and the family's fame skyrocketed even more after Travis' relationship with Taylor Swift. With charisma to spare and a platform on ESPN, Jason Kelce is ready to shine in a new field, bringing his humor and passion for sports to a nighttime audience. Philadelphia, once again, will witness the impact of one of its favorite sons.