Father’s Day is just around the corner, falling on Sunday, June 15, 2025. It’s a time when families across the United States pause to recognize and celebrate the love, support, and influence of fathers and father figures. Whether it’s your dad, grandfather, stepfather, or mentor, this day offers the perfect moment to express appreciation for all they do. Though not a federal holiday, Father's Day has become deeply rooted

A search is underway on the other side of the world for a man who grew up in Northern California and was reported missing after venturing out alone on a hike in the Himalayas. Samuel Vengrinovich, 44, was last seen on the afternoon of June 6 after setting out on a glacial trek near Mount Triund, close to the town of Dharamsala in northern India. Samuel's family, who reside in California, are grappling with his sudden disappearance and the limited information that has followed.

Ricky Ponting, head coach of Punjab Kings, left team co-owner Preity Zinta speechless with a candid response during their conversation at the end of IPL 2025. Despite Punjab Kings falling short in the final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Ponting was widely praised for leading the team to a historic season. In a relaxed sit-down with Zinta, the Bollywood actress and cricket franchise co-owner posed a question that fans have often wondered: how does a fier

Sports presenter Sanjana Ganesan, wife of Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, recently opened up about the lighter side of their relationship and how her husband often playfully disrupts her professional composure during interviews. Speaking on the ‘Moment of Silence’ podcast, Sanjana shared candid moments from their personal and professional lives, including a memorable post-match interview after India’s T20 World Cup win over South Africa

A French doctor who was aboard the intercepted humanitarian aid boat heading to Gaza has accused Israeli authorities of mistreating passengers, including climate activist Greta Thunberg. The boat, named Madleen and organized by the pro-Palestinian Freedom Flotilla Coalition, departed from Italy on June 1 with the aim of delivering aid to Gaza amid worsening humanitarian conditions. The vessel was stopped by the Israeli navy roughly 200 kilometers from the Gaza

Aamir Khan has officially confirmed that he will appear in a cameo role in Rajinikanth’s much-awaited film Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. Speaking in an interview, Aamir admitted he did not even listen to the script before saying yes to the role. The Bollywood superstar said he instantly agreed when approached, simply because of his admiration for Rajinikanth and his respect for Lokesh’s work. Aamir described working with Rajinikanth as a pe

In a bold move, Delhi University (DU) has introduced a new psychology elective titled Negotiating Intimate Relationships starting in the 2025–26 academic session. The course aims to equip students with tools to navigate the complex world of love, friendships, and emotional boundaries. As young adults increasingly grapple with digital intimacy, social media pressures, and confusing relationship dynamics, the course couldn’t have come at a m

Los Angeles has become the heart of mounting protests against U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration policies. With nearly 900,000 undocumented immigrants and one of the most diverse populations in America, the city is feeling the brunt of intensified enforcement efforts. Sprawling across Southern California, Los Angeles County is home to 10 million people 27% of California's total population.

Elavenil Valarivan, one of India’s top rifle shooters, secured the bronze medal in the women's 10m air rifle event at the ISSF World Cup 2025 in Munich, despite holding a strong lead in the early stages of the final. The 25-year-old shot an overall score of 231.2 to finish behind 18-year-old Chinese sensation Wang Zifei, who took gold with a commanding 252.7, and South Korea’s Kwon Eunji, who secured silver with 252.6.

An emergency curfew was imposed in downtown Los Angeles as the city faced a fifth consecutive day of protests sparked by recent federal immigration raids. U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of hundreds of U.S. Marines to control the escalating unrest, triggering backlash from California state officials. Despite opposition from Governor Gavin Newsom and other leaders, Trump activated 4,000 National Guard troops, asserting that the situation

The launch of the highly anticipated Axiom-4 mission, which was set to send Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla to the International Space Station (ISS), has been postponed once again. This marks the fifth delay in the mission, originally scheduled for June 11, 2025. SpaceX, the aerospace company leading the rocket launch, cited a technical glitch in the Falcon 9 rocket's propulsion system specifically, a liquid oxygen (LOx) leak as the reason

After a 13-year wait, global pop sensation Enrique Iglesias is set to perform live in Mumbai on October 30, 2025, at the iconic MMRDA Grounds, BKC. The Spanish singer, known for chart-toppers like Hero, Bailando, and Tonight (I’m Lovin’ You), will perform in India as part of his latest international tour. The one-night-only concert is expected to draw a massive crowd of over 30,

Delhi University is taking an innovative step to address the emotional and psychological challenges young people face in today’s digital age. From the 2025–26 academic session, DU's Department of Psychology is offering a new undergraduate elective titled Negotiating Intimate Relationships. The course is designed to help students understand and manage love, dating, friendships, emotional boundaries, and toxic behaviors especially as dat

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season has officially begun, but Florida has experienced an unusual stretch of dry weather as the state momentarily steps away from its typical early summer rain pattern. The primary cause of this unexpected dryness is a massive Saharan dust plume that drifted across the Atlantic Ocean and settled high above Florida last week. Traveling an astonishing 5,000 miles from Africa, the dust plume was large enough to be observed from space and has temporarily disrupted Fl

The Andhra Pradesh government has taken a decisive stand against derogatory and defamatory narratives in the media, especially those that target women and public perception. In a bold move, senior journalist Kommineni Srinivasa Rao was arrested in Hyderabad after moderating a controversial debate on Sakshi TV, where a guest made an outrageous claim suggesting that Amaravati was filled with female sex workers. The segment triggered widespread public outrage and

In a move aimed at decentralizing governance and strengthening constituency-level administration, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has announced that each MLA will now have a dedicated office at the constituency headquarters. These offices will function as nodal centers, facilitating smoother coordination between elected representatives, officials, and citizens. Naidu inaugurated the Swarnandhra Vi

The world’s largest sovereign wealth fund, Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), is set to submit a formal recommendation to the European Commission this week, calling for streamlined and improved regulation across the EU’s capital markets. The fund argues that the European Union urgently needs simpler and more unified financial market regulation to address long-standing inefficiencies and foster increased investment. In a letter scheduled to be delivered on Tuesday, NBIM unde

United Airlines is expanding its in-flight entertainment offerings through a new partnership with Spotify, allowing passengers to access curated music playlists, audiobooks, and video podcasts directly from their seatback screens. This new feature, launching this week, brings a fresh digital experience to air travel and represents the first time Spotify's video and audiobook content has been integrated into an airline entertainment system. Passengers flying with United will no

As the country gears up for a major milestone in its space journey, the family of Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla has shared their emotional response to a historic and heartwarming moment. During a grand ceremony held in Trivandrum, Prime Minister Narendra Modi awarded astronaut wings to four Indian astronauts, including Shubhanshu Shukla, marking a monumental step for India’s space ambitions. Shubhanshu'

The iconic Chenab Rail Bridge, now recognized as the world’s highest railway bridge at 359 meters above the Chenab River, has not only become a symbol of India’s engineering might but also a milestone in gender inclusion in infrastructure leadership. At the heart of this achievement is Dr G Madhavi Latha, an accomplished professor at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, whose 17-year dedication made this feat possible.