As Brain Cancer Awareness Month unfolds in May, a mother from the suburbs is speaking out about her experience with glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive forms of brain cancer. Her story is a call to action for early detection, self-advocacy, and access to advanced treatment options that are increasingly available beyond major city hospitals. An energetic and health-conscious mother of two, she first noticed something unusual in June 2024. While working, she felt pain in her

In the wake of Operation Sindoor, the Indian military’s targeted missile strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), fear and uncertainty have gripped border villages in Punjab. Residents of several villages in the Ferozepur district have started moving with their families and belongings to safer areas, even though no official evacuation orders have been issued by the Border Security Force (BSF), Indian Army, or local administration. Operation Si

The absence of the United States’ premier space agency, NASA, from the Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX-2025) in Delhi has raised eyebrows within the international space community. Delegates from 37 countries gathered in the Indian capital to discuss the future of space exploration, yet NASA’s empty seats signaled a shift in U.S. space diplomacy under President Donald Trump’s second term. According to experts familiar with recent developments in Washington

In a tragic incident on Thursday morning, six people lost their lives after a helicopter crashed near Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand. The chopper, which was en route from Dehradun to Harsil helipad, was carrying seven passengers. One individual is reported to have survived the crash but sustained serious injuries. Rescue operations by the State Disaster Relief Force (SDRF) and district administration are currently underway. According to official sources, the helicopter was ferrying touri

Following India’s precision missile strikes targeting terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) under Operation Sindoor, the border states of Rajasthan and Punjab have been placed under the highest level of alert. The offensive was carried out in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 civilians were killed. The aftermath has prompted immediate security responses across the northern frontier. In Rajasthan, which shares a 1,037-kilo

In a continuing wave of restructuring efforts across the tech industry, Google has laid off approximately 200 employees from its global business organization, a division responsible for sales, partnerships, and customer operations. This development comes as the company intensifies its focus on artificial intelligence and the development of large-scale data center infrastructure, signaling a strategic redirection of its resources. The layoffs, first reported by The Information and la

The central government on Thursday convened an all-party meeting to brief key opposition leaders about the Indian Armed Forces’ recent military operation, codenamed Operation Sindoor. The operation targeted nine terror camps located in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir (POK), and was launched in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terrorist attack which claimed the lives of 26 civilians. The high-level briefing comes amid heightened national security concerns and marks a

Following India’s recent military campaign, Operation Sindoor, which targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), the United States, United Kingdom, and China have all issued travel advisories, urging their citizens to avoid certain regions in South Asia. The advisories are particularly focused on areas close to the India-Pakistan border and the Line of Control, which remains a volatile and heavily militarized zone. The cautionary stance was taken in the

The economic disparity among US states has been sharply illustrated by new data showing that more than half of the nation’s billionaires reside in just four states, while three states do not have a single billionaire. Out of a total of 902 billionaires across the country, 528 live in California, New York, Florida, and Texas. This geographic clustering of immense wealth reveals growing inequality in wealth distribution across the United States. California tops the list with 1

In a scathing attack on Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, YSR Congress Party President and former Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy accused the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief of dragging politics in Andhra Pradesh to a new low. Speaking at a high-level meeting with party observers for Parliament constituencies, Jagan Mohan Reddy alleged that the current coalition government, led by Naidu, is steeped in corruption, mismanagement, and betrayal of public trust. Jagan did not mi

As India launched Operation Sindoor, a swift and precise retaliatory strike on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, support from the film industry has poured in. Among the most impactful statements was one from Mollywood superstar Mohanlal, who praised the bravery of the Indian Armed Forces and sent a powerful message of national resolve. Taking to hi

As India executed Operation Sindoor in response to the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, the film fraternity has responded with pride and solidarity, voicing unwavering support for the Indian Armed Forces. Prominent actors from across the country have taken to social media to express their appreciation for the swift and strategic military action against terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK).

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has formally raised objections with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the naming of the newly inaugurated Jagannath Temple in Digha as ‘Jagannath Dham’. In a letter addressed to Banerjee on May 6, CM Majhi expressed deep concern and urged the West Bengal government to refrain from using the term, citing cultural sensitivity and religious sentiments tied to the original and sacred Shree Jagannath Dham in Puri. In the

In the wake of India's precision military strikes under Operation Sindoor, both Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu have lauded the Indian Armed Forces for their swift and strategic response to terrorism. Telangana CM Revanth Reddy posted a heartfelt message on social media platform X, stating: “The strikes against terror factories in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir make us proud. Let us make this

Terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Maulana Masood Azhar has confirmed that 10 members of his family, along with four aides, were killed in India’s targeted missile strikes under Operation Sindoor, which was launched in retaliation for the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, that killed 26 people. According to a statement attributed to Azhar and cited by news agency PTI, the fatalities occurred during India's strike on the JeM headquarters Jam

India’s beloved Chingri Malai Curry, a creamy prawn curry from Bengal, has earned international acclaim after being ranked 6th in the world in TasteAtlas’ newly released list of the Top 10 Shrimp and Prawn Dishes Globally. Known for spotlighting traditional cuisine from around the world, TasteAtlas compiled a list of the 80 highest-rated shrimp and prawn recipes, as voted by global food lovers and India's coastal cuisine has proudly made the cut. Topping the global l

With airfares surging and popular summer destinations like Manali, Shimla, and Leh bursting at the seams, Indian travelers are beginning to look elsewhere for their much-needed seasonal reprieve. While the Himalayas have long been the go-to for beating the heat, there’s a whole other side to India’s summer landscape cooler, quieter, and far less discovered. Whether you crave mountain mist, tribal culture, or coffee-scented valleys, these seven lesser-known destinations beyond the

In a significant and symbolic move, the Indian government’s official briefing on Operation Sindoor the precision military strike against terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) was led by two distinguished women officers, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh of the Indian Air Force and Colonel Sofiya Qureshi of the Indian Army. Their leadership not only marked a major milestone in military communication but also sent a resounding message of strength, resilience, and inclusi

Just weeks ahead of its highly anticipated developer conference, Google I/O 2025, the tech giant has surprised the AI and developer community with an early release of Gemini 2.5 Pro (I/O Edition) a significant update to what it calls its “most intelligent AI model to date.” With a specific focus on software development, code editing, and autonomous engineering, this edition signals Google’s push toward practical, high-performance AI tools tailored for real-world technical ta

Meta has secured a significant legal victory against Israel-based NSO Group, the developer of the infamous Pegasus spyware, with a U.S. federal jury awarding the tech giant Rs 1,400 crore (approx. $167.25 million) in damages. The lawsuit, originally filed in 2019 by Meta (then Facebook), accused NSO Group of illegally targeting 1,400 WhatsApp users, including journalists, diplomats, and human rights defenders, through highly invasive surveillance methods. The ruling also includes Rs