Bollywood bid farewell to one of its most beloved comic actors when Govardhan Asrani, best known for his iconic “jailer” role in Sholay, passed away at the age of 84. Amid the outpouring of tributes, his wife, Manju Asrani, revealed that the actor’s last wish for a simple and private farewell was honoured — a...
A recent internal study by Meta Platforms, the parent company of Instagram, has revealed that teenagers struggling with body image issues are being exposed to a significantly higher amount of harmful content on the platform. The findings have reignited global and national concerns over the impact of social media on adolescent mental health. According to...
In a major clarification that brings relief to thousands of Indian professionals, the United States government has confirmed that the newly introduced $100,000 H-1B visa fee will apply only to new petitions filed for candidates outside the country. Existing H-1B visa holders, those seeking extensions, or employees changing roles within the same company will not...
The national cyber-security agency, CERT-In, has issued a high-severity alert for users of the popular web browsers Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox, warning that outdated versions of these applications could allow hackers to gain full control of users’ devices. The advisory urges all desktop users—especially those on Windows, macOS and Linux—to update immediately to the latest...
In a high-profile legal development, Bengaluru police have registered a case of abetment to suicide against Ola Electric founder and CEO Bhavish Aggarwal and senior executive Subrath Kumar Das following the death of 38-year-old engineer K Aravind. The deceased, who worked with the company since 2022, allegedly left behind a detailed 28-page note accusing senior...
In a dramatic statement that has reignited debate over past India-Pakistan tensions, US President Donald Trump has once again claimed that he averted a major conflict between the two South Asian neighbours. Speaking during a recent interaction, Trump asserted that “seven planes were shot down” during the escalation and credited his intervention for preventing what...
In a significant geopolitical statement, U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that India will continue to face “massive tariffs” on exports to the United States if it does not halt its oil imports from Russia. Trump claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him that India would refrain from purchasing Russian crude, though New...
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has once again found himself at the centre of controversy following a statement he made during the Joy Forum event in Riyadh. The actor mentioned “people from Balochistan, people from Afghanistan, people from Pakistan” in a single sentence — a remark that has gone viral and sparked widespread debate online. What...
As India gears up to celebrate Diwali — the festival of lights, sweets, and togetherness — health experts are cautioning people, especially those with diabetes or high blood sugar, to be mindful while indulging in festive delicacies. While it’s nearly impossible to imagine Diwali without laddoos, barfis, and jalebis, doctors insist that moderation, smarter ingredient...
In an unprecedented display of collective purchasing power, members of the Jain community, under the banner of the Jain International Trade Organisation (JITO), have purchased 186 luxury cars in a single coordinated move, collectively saving nearly ₹21 crore through bulk negotiations with leading automobile manufacturers. The large-scale purchase, valued at approximately ₹149 crore, involved premium...