Air India Flight 171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner taking off from Ahmedabad for London, crashed just seconds after takeoff on June 12, 2025, into a college hostel. One of 242 passengers survived. 241 individuals onboard were killed; former Gujarat CM dead. Investigations by AAIB, DGCA, Boeing underway
by Tanuj Samaddar
Festivals like Diwali bring joy and light, but behind every glowing diya lies an untold story. Have you ever wondered who makes them or how long it takes? The answer reveals a fading legacy — India’s Kumhars, once divine potters, now struggle against machines, low income, and fading relevance.
Delhi's AQI exceeds 350 post-Diwali, reaching 400 in some areas, sparking health concerns. Experts warn of risks to children, pregnant women, and vulnerable groups.
The Durgapur gang rape case has reignited public anger in Bengal. As a medical student was assaulted near her college, CM Mamata Banerjee’s insensitive remarks drew sharp criticism, highlighting Bengal’s deteriorating security standards and the growing demand for justice and accountability.
Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first footballer to reach billionaire status, with an estimated net worth of $1.4 billion. His wealth stems from record-breaking contracts, global endorsements, and his ever-growing CR7 brand empire.
In Nepal’s ancient tradition of Kumari worship, prepubescent girls are revered as living goddesses—symbols of divine power and purity. But behind the sacred rituals lie stories of isolation, lost childhood, and debate over whether this practice is cultural devotion or exploitation.
Prime Video’s The Girlfriend is a gripping psychological thriller that pits a mother against her son’s mysterious partner in a tense battle of trust and obsession. With stellar performances by Robin Wright and Olivia Cooke, it’s an elegant, unsettling exploration of love, class, and deceit.
A deadly car bomb blast in Quetta killed 13 and injured over 30, raising tensions in restive Balochistan. While Pakistan blames India, separatist insurgency and long-standing grievances over neglect and resource exploitation fuel the province’s calls for freedom.
ABC’s shock suspension of Jimmy Kimmel has ignited a free speech storm, with regulators, politics, and media power plays colliding in ways that could reshape American democracy.
