A health advisory issued by Australian authorities has raised international concern after warning that potentially counterfeit rabies vaccine doses may have been administered in India, prompting an official response from the Indian manufacturer, which has strongly denied any widespread circulation of fake vaccines. The advisory cautioned that certain rabies vaccine doses received by travelers in...
Renowned filmmaker and producer Karan Johar has heaped praise on Dhurandhar, the recently released spy thriller starring Ranveer Singh, saying the film left a lasting impression on him and even made him question his own abilities as a filmmaker. Speaking at a public event, Johar described Dhurandhar as a cinematic experience that “blew him away.”...
The year 2025 will be remembered as one of the most turbulent and controversy‑filled periods in Bollywood. Beyond box office numbers and glitzy premieres, the Hindi film industry was repeatedly in the spotlight for headline-making controversies — ranging from violent incidents and legal battles to heated cultural and creative disputes. Violent Incident and Celebrity Safety...
Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi has issued a public apology after facing sharp criticism over a remark made during a private birthday celebration in London that went viral on social media. The controversy erupted after a video surfaced from a party hosted to mark the birthday of businessman Vijay Mallya, former owner...
In a stern public health warning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and India’s leading medical research body, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), have highlighted the growing threat of antibiotic resistance across the country, urging citizens to avoid indiscriminate use of these vital medicines. Addressing the nation during his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’,...
In a startling case of medical negligence, a government hospital in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur district wrongly declared a living patient dead and initiated postmortem procedures, triggering panic and raising serious questions about hospital protocols and accountability. The incident occurred at Lala Lajpat Rai Hospital, attached to Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Medical College. Officials confirmed that a...
Artificial intelligence chatbots, widely promoted as tools for productivity, creativity, and emotional support, are now facing increased scrutiny from mental health professionals. Senior psychiatrists across several countries have warned that excessive or emotionally immersive use of conversational AI may trigger or worsen psychosis-like symptoms in vulnerable individuals. While experts stress that AI chatbots do not...
In a rare and candid acknowledgment, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed that Indian forces conducted strikes on the Nur Khan Air Base earlier this year, in May. According to Dar, the strikes caused damage to critical installations and resulted in injuries to personnel stationed at the facility. The confirmation marks...
Bank customers across India, particularly those with accounts at the State Bank of India (SBI), have been cautioned about a recurring cyber fraud that exploits unsuspecting users through deceptive messages and malicious app files. The scam, which continues to circulate on messaging platforms such as SMS and WhatsApp, involves fraudsters impersonating SBI and urging recipients...
In a year dominated by social media and digital interaction, the term parasocial has emerged as the defining word of 2025, capturing the essence of one-sided emotional connections that have become increasingly common in India. Recognised as the Word of the Year, the term reflects how millions of users develop strong attachments to celebrities, influencers,...