December 19, 2025

Sekkipatti's Odungakudiyar Bull Symbolizes 300-Year-Old Religious Harmony in Tamil Nadu

In Sekkipatti village, the Odungakudiyar temple bull is a local legend linked to centuries of peaceful coexistence. Hindus and Muslims share festivals, prayers, and traditions, keeping religious harmony alive around jallikattu events.

December 19, 2025

The Exclusive Pari Nagaswaram That Inspired Tamil Hit Thillana Mohanambal

The Tamil hit Thillana Mohanambal features a unique challenge involving the rare Pari nagaswaram, an ancient instrument played only at Tiruvarur's Thyagarajaswamy Temple by a 23rd-generation family.

December 19, 2025

Madhya Pradesh Suspends Blood Bank Staff After 6 Children Test HIV Positive in Satna

Madhya Pradesh suspends blood bank in-charge and two lab technicians after six children tested HIV positive due to infected blood transfusion at Satna hospital.

December 19, 2025

Arrest Warrant Out for Brown University Shooting Suspect; FBI Offers $50,000 Reward

Providence police issued an arrest warrant for the suspect in the Brown University mass shooting that killed two and injured nine. The search continues in Salem, NH, with a rental car linked to the suspect found. The FBI offers a $50,000 reward for information leading to the suspect's arrest.

December 19, 2025

India’s November Exports to US Soar 22.6% Despite Tariffs

India’s exports to the US jumped 22.6% in November 2025, led by smartphone shipments. Despite US tariffs hitting gems and marine sectors, Indian exporters are diversifying globally.

December 19, 2025

Indian Study Finds Common Drug Meclizine Can Boost TB Treatment by Targeting Immune Cell Metabolism

Researchers reveal that the common drug meclizine can reprogram immune cells to make tuberculosis bacteria more sensitive to antibiotics. This discovery could shorten TB treatment and reduce drug resistance.

December 19, 2025

Queensland Extends Ban on Puberty Blockers for Youth Until 2031

Queensland will continue pausing puberty blockers and hormone treatments for new young patients with gender dysphoria until 2031, pending a UK clinical trial. The decision follows a review supporting individual assessment but cites limited evidence. Existing patients remain unaffected. Critics warn the timing risks vulnerable youths' wellbeing.

December 19, 2025

Wolf Attacks Kill 11 in Bahraich, UP; Operation Bhediya Launched to Trap Wolves

Since September 2025, 11 people have died from wolf attacks in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh – mostly children. The Forest Department has launched Operation Bhediya to catch the wolves hunted near villages.

December 19, 2025

Top 10 Must-Read Fiction Books of 2025 Revealed

Discover the 10 standout fiction books of 2025, from gripping thrillers and intimate sagas to vivid explorations of identity and history. Writers like Salman Rushdie, Kiran Desai, and John Banville shine in this diverse literary lineup.

December 19, 2025

Top 10 Non-Fiction Books of 2025 Explore Society, History, and Global Struggles

As AI changes reading habits, new non-fiction books in 2025 cover history, caste, conflict, and environment. From India’s past to Gaza’s crisis, these books dive deep into today’s turmoils.