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Indian court sentences man to death for burning wife alive over skin colour

Court said man’s cruelty reflected ‘heinous mindset’ and amounted to ‘crime against humanity’

The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2025

India’s dementia emergency: 9 million cases, set to double by 2036, but systems unprepared

Lakshmi (name changed), a school headmistress, was well-known for her warmth, boundless energy and legendary parties. A few years after retirement, she began to wane with mild signs of cognitive decline, which quickly deteriorated into dementia after the loss of her husband.

Newslaundry · Jul 28, 2025

Could this $31 headshot generator destroy my business as a portrait photographer?

Aragon: An AI that produces perfect headshots without a camera at a fraction of my fee? Is this the end of my business already?

Digital Camera World · Dec 31, 2024

Happy Diwali 2024: Stunning pictures, GIFs, and cards with heartfelt quotes, wishes and messages

Diwali, or the Festival of Lights, is one of the most celebrated festivals in India and within Indian communities all over the world. It symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. The festival is observed over five days, with each day carrying its…

The Times of India · Oct 30, 2024

Why some flowers are so pleasing for Hindu gods and goddesses

In preparation for the many Hindu fall festivals such as Diwali, Dussehra or Durga Puja, worshipers all over the world will purchase flowers for use in ritual worship in temples, outdoor ceremonies or altars at home.

The Conversation · Sep 27, 2024

Kamala, a common name in India, is associated with several deities and is a symbol of wisdom

Ever since Vice President Kamala Harris became a presence on the national scene, her name – a common one for women in India – has attracted a lot of attention, most specifically for its pronunciation.

The Conversation · Aug 14, 2024

Four persons of a family murdered in Gadag

The four victims were sleeping on the first floor. Other members of the family were asleep in the ground floor.

The Hindu · Apr 19, 2024

Pourakarmikas grapple with heat this summer, demand half day work in Bengaluru

Bengaluru pourakarmikas struggle with sweltering heat, demanding adequate drinking water and half-day work with weekly off.

The Hindu · Apr 6, 2024

Car driver of businesswoman among five arrested for faking kidnap

34-year-old car driver and his associates arrested for faking his own kidnap to extort ₹1 crore from his employer.

The Hindu · Feb 16, 2024

Four-year-old boy killed in accident

Driver of private school in Hyderabad booked for negligence after 4-year-old boy dies in accident.

The Hindu · Dec 16, 2023