At 77, writer Catherine Hiller decided to step outside her comfort zone by paying $69 to attend a cuddle party in New York City. She expected an evening of affectionate physical contact with strangers, imagining people embracing, stroking one another and forming cosy groups. Instead, the experience was far more subdued. The event was strictly…
From a blind school in Chennai to Cambridge and IIT Madras: Prof Hemachandran Karah’s inspiring journey. (Photo: LinkedIn) For many students, the journey from school to higher education is filled with familiar challenges — examinations, competition, financial pressures and the uncertainty of choosing a career. For Prof Hemachandran Karah, the path involved an additional barrier:…
Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi who has been in the news after ‘Dhurandhar’ has now spoken out strongly against the growing concern of adulteration in food, beverages and alcohol, urging authorities to impose severe punishment on those who put consumers’ lives at risk for monetary benefits. Bedi has expressed his opinion amidst Tukaram Mundhe’s current, aggressive…
Japanese Kick streamer Nanatty is facing backlash after a short livestream clip began spreading online and allegedly showed her using a racial slur while speaking to another streamer. The clip appeared on social media on August 11, 2026, and quickly drew attention from people in the streaming community. Another post also accused Nanatty of making…
Satyam Kumar’s story begins in a farming household in Bihar and leads, more than two decades later, to a research role at Texas Instruments in the United States. In between lies a path that runs through the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, a PhD at The University of Texas at Austin, and a research…
Actress Celina Jaitly has come forward about her “bizarre” divorce proceedings against husband Peter Haag, revealing that she faced questioning in court over the roughly ninety minutes she spends exercising every day. In an emotional social media post, she opened up about how fitness became a source of strength through some of life’s toughest moments…
Shan Masood and Babar Azam Pakistan’s successful Caribbean campaign has brought a significant boost in the latest ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings, with captain Babar Azam returning to the top 10 while Abdullah Shafique and Sajid Khan also made notable gains. Babar’s rise comes after Pakistan secured an eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in…
Dam removal on the Middle Fork Nooksack River, Washington (American Rivers photos) The United States removed 100 dams across 30 states in 2025, reconnecting more than 4,893 miles of rivers, according to a report by the organisation American Rivers. The organisation said it was the largest number of upstream river miles reconnected through dam removal…
Wamiqa Gabbi, who recently made waves with her Tamil outing DC, has reportedly joined the cast of director Prasanth Varma‘s mythological action epic Jai Hanuman, starring alongside Rishab Shetty. While her character details remain under wraps, the casting adds another significant name to the ensemble as the film continues production in Hyderabad.According to a report…
Sri Lanka’s Kusal Mendis (AP/PTI) Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) have announced a 16-member squad for the opening Test of their two-match series against India, with veteran wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella making his return to the Test side.Dhananjaya de Silva will captain the team, while Kamindu Mendis has been named his deputy. Dickwella has been included as…