In an era where personal branding extends to every facet of life, one San Francisco consultant has elevated the art of naming to a luxury service. Taylor A. Humphrey, a 37-year-old professional baby namer, charges up to $30,000 (approximately ₹26.6 lakh) to help parents choose the perfect name for their newborns. What began as a...
In a harrowing incident tied to rigid state employment rules, a government school teacher and his wife in Madhya Pradesh stand accused of burying their newborn son alive in a forest, allegedly driven by panic over violating the state’s two-child policy. Remarkably, the infant survived and was rescued after desperate cries alerted villagers. The Incident...
In a hard-hitting intervention at the United Nations Human Rights Council session in Geneva, India sharply rebuked Pakistan for its presentation on human rights, calling the exercise “deeply ironic” given Islamabad’s own documented record of minority persecution and internal abuses. The Indian delegation used its right of reply to dismantle what it described as a...
A towering figure in Hindustani classical music, Pandit Chhannulal Mishra, died in the early hours of Thursday at the age of 89, surrounded by family and in keeping with his expressed wishes. During his last days, he had asked that he not be placed on a ventilator, a request that was respected by his loved...
In a bold stride for reproductive science, researchers have successfully cultivated human egg cells in the laboratory—a development that could one day transform infertility treatment for women whose natural eggs are compromised or depleted. This achievement represents a milestone in in vitro gametogenesis and opens new avenues for understanding human fertility. The Scientific Advancement The...
In a startling and thought-provoking exchange, OpenAI’s ChatGPT was prompted with a hypothetical scenario: if the world were on the brink of total destruction and only one country’s population could be preserved to rebuild humanity, which nation would it choose? After initial reluctance, the AI ultimately responded: “India.” The answer came after repeated questioning and...
In a surprising turn of events, veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin—recently retired from the Indian Premier League—remained unsold in the International League T20 (ILT20) Season 4 auction, dealing a blow to his aspirations in franchise cricket. Ashwin, who announced his IPL retirement recently, was listed under the USD 120,000 base price bracket in the auction. Despite...
Authorities intensified their investigation into self-styled godman Swami Chaitanyananda by executing multiple fresh searches across his properties, sparking revelations that could substantially deepen the criminal case against him. Officials say that on the day of the raids, investigative teams entered premises connected to Chaitanyananda, including his private institute and residences believed to have sheltered him...
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has strongly reacted to the trophy controversy that marred India’s Asia Cup 2025 triumph in Dubai. After the Indian team refused to accept the trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chairman and Pakistan minister Mohsin Naqvi, the post-match ceremony ended in chaos. Now, the BCCI has...
India’s emphatic triumph over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final in Dubai turned into a moment of political symbolism when Prime Minister Narendra Modi likened the win to “Operation Sindoor” while congratulating Team India. PM Modi’s Tweet After India’s Victory Shortly after India sealed the Asia Cup with a five-wicket win, PM Modi took...