Skip to main content

Featured

5 Things to Know Today: 68,000 Jobs Lost, a Weaker Loonie and the Oct. 28 BoC Decision

  Oct 12, 2026   Happy Thanksgiving. Canadian markets are closed today, but the numbers that shape your wallet aren't taking the day off. Here are five things to know on Monday, October 12. 1. Canada lost about 68,000 jobs in September, wiping out 2026's gains Statistics Canada reported that employment fell by roughly 68,000 in September, following a 41,700-job drop in August. The unemployment rate edged up to 6.5% from 6.4%. Economists had forecast a small gain. Put the two months together and Canada has lost about 41,200 jobs so far this year, compared with a gain of 211,300 over the same stretch of 2025, according to Reuters. The losses were spread almost evenly between full-time and part-time work and were concentrated in the public sector. Workers aged 15 to 24 lost 48,000 jobs, Quebec shed 49,000, and Ontario's unemployment rate sits at 7.0%, the highest among the large provinces. Average hourly wages were up 2.3% from a year ago. What it means for you: A softening j...
Post a Comment
Read more

article

Labels

Ayodhya Illuminates the World: 26 Lakh Diyas Set New Guinness Records at Deepotsav 2025

        Unbelievable! 26 Lakh Diyas Light Up Ayodhya On Diwali 2025, Two Guinness World Records Set In Divine Spectacle


The holy city of Ayodhya glowed brighter than ever this Diwali as it etched its name into history with a record-breaking spectacle. During the grand Deepotsav 2025 celebrations, more than 26.17 lakh oil lamps (diyas) were lit simultaneously along the banks of the sacred Saryu River, creating a breathtaking sea of light visible for miles.

The event, officially certified by the Guinness World Records, marked not just one but two global milestones. Alongside the largest display of oil lamps, a record 2,128 devotees performed aarti together, adding to the spiritual grandeur of the evening. Drones were used to verify the count of diyas, ensuring the achievement was meticulously documented.

The celebrations included a dazzling light-and-sound show, fireworks, and symbolic rituals reenacting the return of Lord Ram to Ayodhya. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath received the Guinness certificates, calling the event a symbol of India’s enduring spiritual heritage and cultural pride.

With millions of lamps shimmering in unison, Ayodhya once again reaffirmed its place as a beacon of devotion, tradition, and unity during the Festival of Lights.



Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment