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An Indian student has been reported missing in Chicago since May 2. The Consulate General of India in Chicago said it was in touch with the police and Indian diaspora to locate/reestablish contact with Rupesh Chandra Chintakindi. In a post on X, the Consulate General of India in Chicago stated, “The Consulate is deeply concerned learning that Indian student Rupesh Chandra Chintakindi is incommunicado since 2nd May. Consulate is in touch with the police and the Indian diaspora hoping to locate/reestablish contact with Rupesh.” The Chicago police, in a statement, have urged people to provide information to the police if…
History is full of incidents that show people’s courage and resilience. But there are very few stories that shine as brightly as that of Vesna Vulovic. Her remarkable journey from tragedy to triumph serves as a testament to the indomitable human spirit. Ms Vulovic was working as a flight attendant onboard JAT Yugoslav Airlines’ Flight 367 on January 26, 1972, when a suspected bomb brought down the plane among the mountains over Czechoslovakia – now known as the Czech Republic. All 27 other passengers and crew died but Ms Vulovic survived. According to the BBC, the plane exploded mid-air but…
Actress Sobhita Dhulipala will be seen walking on the red carpet at the 77th Cannes Film Festival on the French Riviera, representing the premium ice cream brand Magnum India. Sobhita said: “Taking my journey with Magnum a notch higher with the Cannes Film Festival is both exciting and symbolic of my relationship with the brand, where we progress alongside creating colourful memories.””This experience allows me to create these moments of pleasure, as this association is a perfect blend of fashion, film, and flavour.”In addition to Sobhita’s captivating appearance on the carpet, she will be attending the exclusive party and the…
Rohith Vemula died by suicide in 2016 because of caste-based hostilities at a university in Hyderabad, where he was enrolled for a PhD programme. Eight years later, the Telangana police claim that Rohith was not Dalit and that it was likely the fear of his “real caste” being revealed that led him to suicide. At the core of this claim are some formalities of law and policy that must change. Scheduled Castes (SC) status is legally determined by ancestry. More specifically, the bloodlines of men are the carriages of caste. That is to say, formal legal procedures require the SC…
A 46-year-old yoga teacher from Mumbai has allegedly been duped of Rs 3.36 lakh by a man whom she met on a dating app, police said. The man, Amit Kumar, claimed to be a doctor staying in Manchester, England, an official said on Wednesday. The woman, resident of Churchgate area in south Mumbai, got acquainted with the man on the dating app Tinder recently and interacted with him, he said. After being in touch for a couple of days, both of them exchanged phone numbers and started chatting on WhatsApp. On April 25, the man told the victim that he…
A shocking video has surfaced online showing two EVA Air passengers fighting over a seat on a long-haul flight from Taiwan to California. According to the New York Post, the incident took place on Tuesday. The fight broke out mere hours into the 11.5-hour lengthy journey when one of the passengers decided to switch seats because his neighbour was coughing – and took the other’s seat. When the original occupant returned, he tried to hit the man who had poached the seat. The video shared on X (formerly Twitter), shows flight attendants trying to calm the two fighting passengers. As…
Rubbishing the allegations by the US on India for a foiled assassination plot against pro-Khalistan radical Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the Russian Foreign Ministry said that Washington has not yet provided any reliable evidence of the involvement of Indian citizens in the case. “According to the information we have, Washington has not yet provided any reliable evidence of the involvement of Indian citizens in the preparation of the murder of a certain GS Pannun. Speculation on this topic in the absence of evidence is unacceptable,” the official spokeswoman of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova said at a briefing on Wednesday…
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, devoted to the arts, sciences, and artists of moviemaking, is all set to celebrate the “vibrant world” of Indian cinema and its music. The Academy Museum, in its latest Instagram post, announced an event celebrating the “musical mastery” of RRR (2022), Slumdog Millionaire (2008), and Lagaan (2001). “On Saturday, May 18th, at 6:30pm, immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Indian cinema as we celebrate the musical mastery of RRR (2022), Slumdog Millionaire (2008), and Lagaan (2001). Experience the soundscapes of these iconic films, followed by a captivating live tabla and dance performance by…
The US aims to destabilise India during the 2024 general election, the Russian foreign ministry has said after a US federal commission’s report criticised New Delhi for alleged violations of religious freedom. RT news, a Russian government-owned news network, has reported that foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova has said Washington lacks understanding of India’s national mentality and history and continues to make “unfounded accusations” about religious freedoms in India. “Unfounded Accusations:” US Aims to Destabilise India During #LokSabha2024 – Russian Foreign Ministry Spox Maria Zakharova has said Washington lacks simple understanding of India’s national mentality and history, as America continues…
Salman Khan announced his next project on Eid this year and it is titled Sikandar. On Thursday, the makers (Nadiadwala Grandson) announced that Rashmika Mandanna has been cast in the film opposite Salman. “Welcoming the fabulous Rashmika Mandanna to star opposite Salman Khan in Sikandar. Can’t wait for their on-screen magic to unfold on Eid 2025,” read the caption on the post. Meanwhile, an excited Rashmika Mandanna, on her Instagram story, wrote on Thursday morning, “You guys for a long time have been asking me for the next update and here it is… Sikandar. I am truly grateful and honoured…