British Conservative MP Bob Blackman has said that those behind the disruption of a Holi celebration in north-west London earlier this month are “still largely at large”, even as he flagged fresh incidents of violence targeting Hindu and Sikh communities in nearby areas.In a post on X, Blackman said that despite raising the March 3…
The University of Oxford has drawn widespread appreciation across social media after extending warm wishes to those observing Chaitra Navratri, with users from around the world praising the gesture as a meaningful expression of cultural inclusivity.The post, which carried the message “Happy Navratri to everyone celebrating,” was accompanied by an image of the university’s iconic…
A man living in Florida has been stripped of his United States citizenship after being convicted in a multi-million dollar Covid-19 fraud case, according to a federal court ruling.The decision was issued by a US judge who found that the man, 25-year-old Joff Stenn Wroy Philossaint, had obtained his citizenship unlawfully and later took part…
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard testifies during a Senate Committee on Intelligence hearing to examine worldwide threats on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.) There’s a joke about Tulsi Gabbard that’s popular even among Washington aides: DNI stands for Do Not Invite. The insinuation masquerading as a joke…
Abu Dhabi issues safety guidelines for Eid Al Fitr 2026/Image: File The UAE will celebrate Eid Al Fitr on March 20 after the Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted, with authorities in Abu Dhabi rolling out safety guidelines to ensure smooth and secure celebrations across the emirate. The announcement was made on Wednesday evening following…
A US court has sentenced Indian-origin Sital Singh to four years in prison for his role in a multi-million-dollar fraud scheme that targeted elderly victims across the country. on Thursday also ordered Singh, 43, to pay $6.6 million in restitution. Prosecutors said the scheme, operated in coordination with overseas scammers, defrauded victims of nearly $9.3…
AI image generated for representational purposes. Heavy social media use is driving a sharp decline in well-being among young people, with teenage girls in English-speaking countries and Western Europe particularly affected, according to the World Happiness Report 2026 released on Thursday.The annual study, published by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford, also…
Researchers have discovered the purpose of the bizarre clay chimneys located at the base of the Amazon rainforest based on reputable research published in the scientific journal Biotropica. The results are from an extensive field study conducted in and around Manaus, Brazil, led by Serrapilheira Institute, which included the documentation of a record-setting 47 centimetre-high…
Plastic waste has long been treated as one of the world’s most persistent environmental problems. Bottles pile up in landfills, drift into oceans, and linger for decades without breaking down. Yet a surprising shift in thinking is beginning to take shape. Scientists are no longer looking at plastic purely as waste. Instead, it seems they…
A political row has erupted in the UK after Labour MP Uma Kumaran accused Conservative MP Nick Timothy of “blatant Islamophobia” over his comments on a mass Muslim prayer held during a public iftar gathering in Trafalgar Square.The controversy began after Nick Timothy, a Conservative MP, posted on X criticising the public prayer that took…
