Mumbai’s Powai area was gripped by fear and chaos on October 30 when Rohit Arya, a self-proclaimed film professional, took 17 children and two adults hostage inside a studio. The shocking incident triggered a massive police operation that ended after several hours with the safe rescue of all captives and the death of Arya, who...
A new international study has found that changes or problems in the skin may indicate hidden mental health risks, including a higher likelihood of depression and suicidal thoughts, particularly in people experiencing psychosis for the first time. The findings were presented at the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ECNP) meeting in Amsterdam, where scientists shared new...
In a startling revelation for global health, new research indicates that nearly 625,000 deaths every year are linked to dementia caused or worsened by air pollution. The study suggests that approximately 28 to 29 percent of all dementia-related deaths globally may be attributable to exposure to polluted air, making it one of the most underestimated...
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...
A newly published study from Israel has raised serious concerns over finasteride, one of the most commonly prescribed medications for androgenetic alopecia (male pattern baldness). The research suggests that long-term users of finasteride are at a statistically higher risk of mood disorders, depression, and suicidal thoughts compared to non-users, prompting calls for more caution in...
Kanpur: Mental health surveys in the rural areas of Uttar Pradesh are challenging the notion that village life is inherently stress-free. A series of mega mental health camps conducted across eight Community Health Centres (CHCs) in Kanpur district have revealed a sharp rise in depression and anxiety among women aged 20 to 40. Alarmingly, several...
A wave of terror has swept through Daurala in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, as women report repeated attempts by unidentified naked men—referred to as the “nude gang”—who allegedly try to drag them into isolated fields. The most recent incident marks the fourth such occurrence, heightening fear across local communities. In the latest case, a woman traveling...
Bhojpuri actor Pawan Singh is once again embroiled in controversy following a heartfelt social media post by his second wife, Jyoti Singh. On August 29, Jyoti shared an emotional note on Instagram along with a picture of herself and Singh, alleging neglect and expressing despair over their strained relationship. The post comes at a time...
A 45-year-old HIV-positive man has been arrested in Durg after allegedly carrying out a series of thefts targeting temple donation boxes over nearly a decade. The accused, who chose to remain unnamed, confessed that he viewed his virus contraction as an “act of God” and embarked on the thefts as an expression of anger toward...
On July 13, 2025, a startling incident unfolded in downtown Los Angeles when Gurpreet Singh, a 35-year-old Sikh man, was fatally shot by Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers. Singh had stopped his vehicle in a busy intersection near Crypto.com Arena and began performing Gatka, a traditional Sikh martial art involving swordplay. Bodycam footage released...