Somvati Amavasya is one of the most spiritually significant days in Sanatan Dharma. The day is considered highly auspicious for performing puja to the ancestors or forefathers. People perform various religious, spiritual and astrological activities on this particular day to appease them and express their gratitude to them. This is one of the most special…
A growing number of Indian professionals applying for US work visas are being confronted with a question many do not expect at their visa interviews: “Why can’t an American do this job instead of you?”According to immigration attorneys, the question is being asked more frequently in interviews for H-1B, L-1B and other employment-based visas, particularly…
NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee on Sunday wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla urging him to “decline any recognition to separate faction of TMC”.Abhishek said reports suggesting that a group of TMC MPs may seek recognition as an independent bloc were legally untenable. He asserted that the TMC remains a “single,…
A short martial arts clip from an Indian training school is making people laugh online. But beyond the comedy, many viewers say it reveals something deeper about the values children learn at home. The viral video shows a simple kicking drill during a martial arts class. One student is asked to practice kicks on a…
Based on a complaint filed by officials from the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), city police have registered a criminal case against US-based Christian missionary organisation The Timothy Initiative. BENGALURU: Based on a complaint filed by officials from the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), city police have registered a criminal case against US-based Christian missionary organisation The…
Defending the credibility of India’s GDP statistics, Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran has said that the country does not use revisions in methodology or base years to artificially boost economic growth figures.In an interview with news agency ANI, Nageswaran responded to concerns raised by some economists over India’s GDP estimates, saying GDP measurement is…
US President Donald Trump’s support among rural Americans has fallen to its lowest level since returning to the White House. The voter base contributing as key pillar for his electoral success is now declining due to rising fuel and food prices, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll, and the concerns over the US-Israeli war on Iran…
Planning a holiday has never been easier. A few years ago, most travellers would either visit a travel agency or spend hours researchingdestinations, hotels and transport options online. Today, many simply open an AI chatbot, type in a destination and budget, and receive a detailed itinerary within seconds.As artificial intelligence increasingly enters the travel industry,…
The Maharashtra Home Department has ordered a probe into all videos of stand-up comedian Pranit More after his show sparked a major controversy. The Maharashtra Cyber Police registered an FIR against Pranit More, Himanshu Jangra and Sejal Pawar. Both Jangra and Pawar faced serious consequences, with Jangra losing his job and Pawar being put on…
The Punjab government, under its campaign -Yudh Nashean Virudh, is yielding significant results, with individuals receiving treatment and rehabilitation support.The campaign, introduced on March 1, 2025, combines strict action against drug traffickers with large-scale efforts focused on de-addiction, counselling, rehabilitation and public awareness.Punjab health minister Balbir Singh said that between March 2025 and May 2026,…