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Dealing with Unwelcoming Daughter of Friends

Dealing with Unwelcoming Daughter of Friends

Dear Eric: My husband and I have a close relationship with another couple. Their daughter, two years out of college and gainfully employed, lives with them. When we are invited to have dinner or drinks at this couple’s house, the daughter often joins. ...

'Man-Eater' Tiger Found Dead in Kerala's Wayanad

'Man-Eater' Tiger Found Dead in Kerala's Wayanad

A ‘man-eater’ tiger that killed a woman when she had gone to collect coffee beans in a forest-fringed estate two days ago was found dead in Kerala’s high-range district of Wayanad in the early hours of Monday, forest officials said. ...

India and China to Strengthen Bilateral Relations

India and China to Strengthen Bilateral Relations

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, currently on an official visit to Beijing, on Monday (January 27, 2025) met with the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Mr. Misri is also slated for a meeting with his counterpart. ...

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: A Spectacular View from Space

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: A Spectacular View from Space

After a rare celestial alignment, the Maha Kumbh Mela has returned this year after 144 years. Devotees believe that taking the sacred “Amrit Snan” (a dip in the waters) at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati during this time will cleanse their sins and bring them closer to “moksha” (salvation). ...

The Calcutta High Court Begins Hearings on Appeals in RG Kar Hospital Case

The Calcutta High Court Begins Hearings on Appeals in RG Kar Hospital Case

The Calcutta High Court began hearings on Monday regarding two separate appeals — one filed by the West Bengal government and the other by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) — both challenging a trial court’s decision to sentence Sanjay Roy, convicted in the RG Kar Hospital rape-murder case, to life imprisonment until death. ...

The 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz: Survivors Gather to Remember

The 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz: Survivors Gather to Remember

The world marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz on Monday, with some of the few remaining survivors set to attend ceremonies at the site of the notorious Nazi death camp. ...

Colombia Agrees to Accept Deported Migrants After Showdown with US

Colombia Agrees to Accept Deported Migrants After Showdown with US

BOGOTA, Colombia — The White House claimed victory in a showdown with Colombia over accepting flights of deported migrants from the U.S. on Sunday, hours after President Donald Trump threatened steep tariffs on imports and other sanctions on the longtime U.S. partner. ...

ED issues fresh notice to Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's wife and minister in MUDA land scam

ED issues fresh notice to Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's wife and minister in MUDA land scam

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a notice to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife, BM Parvathi, and Urban Development Minister Byrathi Suresh in connection with an alleged scam involving the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land allotment. ...

Republic Day Celebrations in Hyderabad Reach New Heights

Republic Day Celebrations in Hyderabad Reach New Heights

Hyderabad’s Republic Day celebrations reached new heights on Sunday. In a one-of-its-kind celebration, residents of a residential complex showcased different tableaus featuring different states, demonstrating its culture and heritage. ...

Sonu Nigam Expresses Disappointment Over Padma Awards

Sonu Nigam Expresses Disappointment Over Padma Awards

Sonu Nigam has expressed disappointment as singers like Alka Yagnik, Shreya Ghoshal, Sunidhi Chauhan, and Kishore Kumar have not been honoured with Padma awards as of now. Recently, the singer took to his Instagram handle and shared a video in which he questioned the decision of not honouring these singers with Padma awards. ...

Indian Medical Association in Haryana Halts Participation in Ayushman Bharat Scheme

Indian Medical Association in Haryana Halts Participation in Ayushman Bharat Scheme

The Indian Medical Association in Haryana has announced a suspension in its participation in the Ayushman Bharat scheme, citing unpaid reimbursements totaling Rs 450 crore. This decision impacts around 3,600 private hospitals across the state that are part of the scheme. ...

Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par to Release This Christmas

Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par to Release This Christmas

Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par is one of the most anticipated films of the year. The sequel to the 2007 released film will be reuniting Khan with Darsheel Safary nearly after 18 years. Adding to the excitement, Khan recently confirmed that the film will be releasing this Christmas. ...

The Enforcement Directorate issues notices to Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's wife and Minister Byrathi Suresh

The Enforcement Directorate issues notices to Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's wife and Minister Byrathi Suresh

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) issued notices today to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife BM Parvathi and Urban Development Minister Byrathi Suresh, in connection with its investigation into the Mysore Urban Development Authority (Muda) scam in which Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is the prime accused. ...

Colombian President Calls Out Trump as “White Slave Owner”

Colombian President Calls Out Trump as “White Slave Owner”

Moments before being defeated in the tariff war by Donald Trump, Colombian President Gustavo Petro criticised the US President as a “white slave owner” and said that the US would “never dominate” the South American country. He said that Trump considers him an “inferior race” and added that he is not, “nor is any Colombian”. ...

Union Home Minister Amit Shah to participate in Maha Kumbh Mela

Union Home Minister Amit Shah to participate in Maha Kumbh Mela

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday expressed his anticipation of participating in the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela here, by taking a dip at the Sangam and seeking blessings from saints. ...

DeepSeek AI Platform Surpasses OpenAI in Apple App Store Rankings

DeepSeek AI Platform Surpasses OpenAI in Apple App Store Rankings

DeepSeek, an AI platform developed by a Hangzhou-based startup, has quickly climbed the ranks to surpass OpenAI's ChatGPT in Apple’s App Store download rankings in the US. This rapid rise, reported by The Spectator Index, marks DeepSeek as a formidable competitor to industry giants like OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft. ...

Understanding Guillain-Barré Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Understanding Guillain-Barré Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is a rare yet potentially life-threatening neurological condition in which the immune system mistakenly targets the peripheral nervous system. This attack disrupts nerve signals, causing progressive muscle weakness that can lead to paralysis in severe cases. ...

Prayagraj Gears Up for Second Amrit Snan During Kumbh Mela

Prayagraj Gears Up for Second Amrit Snan During Kumbh Mela

On January 30, 2025, Prayagraj will host the second Amrit Snan (holy bath) during the ongoing Kumbh Mela, coinciding with the Makar Sankranti Amavasya (New Moon). It is expected that over 10 crore devotees will gather for this significant event. ...

Reminiscing About First Love: Should You Reach Out for Closure?

Reminiscing About First Love: Should You Reach Out for Closure?

DEAR ABBY: I have been thinking a lot lately about my first love. The thoughts come and go, which I know is normal. A week or so ago, I stumbled upon her LinkedIn account, saw her profile picture and couldn’t help but reminisce about all the good times we had together 15 years ago. I’m 35 now and have been in a relationship for seven years. She has been married for 10. ...

BSP Chief Mayawati condemns attempt to vandalize Ambedkar statue in Amritsar

BSP Chief Mayawati condemns attempt to vandalize Ambedkar statue in Amritsar

The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Monday (January 27, 2025) condemned the alleged attempt to vandalize a statue of Dr. BR Ambedkar in Punjab's Amritsar and accused the State's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of negligence. ...

Brazilian Government Condemns Trump Administration's Treatment of Immigrants

Brazilian Government Condemns Trump Administration's Treatment of Immigrants

The Brazilian government on Monday lashed out at the Donald Trump Administration after dozens of immigrants from the US arrived in the South American country following a crackdown on illegal immigrants. These immigrants were reportedly in handcuffs. Several videos of immigrants walking with chained feet and with handcuffs also surfaced online. ...

Richa Chadha Reflects on Importance of Paternity Leave and Supportive Partners

Richa Chadha Reflects on Importance of Paternity Leave and Supportive Partners

Actors Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal celebrated the arrival of their daughter, Zuneyra Ida Fazal, in July last year. Richa reflected on the early months of motherhood, highlighting the importance of having a supportive partner at home. In a recent interview, she revealed that Ali had requested paternity leave after their daughter's birth but was unable to obtain it. ...

Israel Allows Palestinians to Return to Heavily Destroyed Gaza Strip

Israel Allows Palestinians to Return to Heavily Destroyed Gaza Strip

Deir Al-Balah: Israel has begun allowing Palestinians to return to the heavily destroyed north of the Gaza Strip for the first time since the early weeks of the 15-month war with Hamas, in accordance with a fragile ceasefire. ...

Controversy at Tata Steel Chess Tournament as Grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev Refuses to Shake Hands with Indian GM

Controversy at Tata Steel Chess Tournament as Grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev Refuses to Shake Hands with Indian GM

Wijk Aan Zee (The Netherlands): Grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev’s refusal to shake hands with Indian GM R Vaishali stirred up a controversy at the Tata Steel Chess Tournament before the Uzbek apologised, saying that he meant no disrespect and didn’t respond to the gesture because of “religious reasons”. ...

The Annual Dolphin Census Underway in Bhitarkanika National Park, Odisha

The Annual Dolphin Census Underway in Bhitarkanika National Park, Odisha

The eagerly awaited dolphin census has commenced today in the serene waters of notable Bhitarkanika and Gahirmatha in the coastal Kendrapara district of Odisha. ...