During this special time, cultures around the world pay tribute to their ancestors through unique traditions. In India, the Pitru Paksha observance includes placing food offerings for crows as a symbolic gesture to honor past relatives. In Cambodia, families commemorate the dead with Pchum Ben, where rice offerings are made at pagodas. Something happens across…
A New York man allegedly began withdrawing money from his deceased brother’s bank account just one day after his death, prosecutors said, as Social Security payments continued to flow into the account because the agency had not yet been notified of the death. The withdrawals and continuing benefit payments eventually amounted to $109,746 in allegedly…
On October 10, the dual observance of Sarva Pitru Amavasya and Shani Amavasya marks an important moment for charitable giving, or daan. It’s a day cherished by grandmothers, who typically highlight the significance of supporting those in need. Donations may vary depending on one’s Moon sign, including essentials like rice, lentils, or clothing. The sincerity…
A quiet road in southern Illinois has an unusual distinction: it disappears from the traffic map twice a year, leaving snakes, frogs and turtles to cross without the threat of passing cars. Known as Snake Road, the route runs through the Shawnee National Forest between LaRue Swamp and the LaRue-Pine Hills limestone bluffs. National Geographic’s…
Filmmaker and producer Siddharth P Malhotra is enjoying a strong 2026. Earlier this year, his OTT film ‘Ikka’, featuring Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna, drew plenty of attention. Now his web series ‘Shaque: Trust No One’, streaming on the same platform, is also getting a good response. Following their success, the filmmaker shared a big…
Chandrasekaran was delivering his address at SAI University in Chengalpattu Chennai:“Life is a marathon race, not a sprint. It is about becoming better by the day, not overtaking others. There will be ups and downs. Don’t fear downs, and do not turn your confidence into arrogance. Enjoy the journey,” Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran said…
Oil prices rose more than 2% on Monday as fresh Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and Iranian strikes on vessels in the Gulf added to supply concerns following the shutdown of a key Saudi oil pipeline.Brent crude futures rose $2.90, or 2.77%, to $107.51 a barrel by 2313 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude…
Picture Credit: YouTube Screengrab ‘Ramayana’ actress Sai Pallavi will be playing an IPS officer in the upcoming Dhanush and Mammootty starrer ‘OM’ helmed by Rajkumar Periasamy. After her character’s introduction in her first glimpse release titled ‘OM Special Duty’, the actress thanked the director for choosing her to play Nithya Reddy in his upcoming action…
Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Mohammed Shami Mohammed Shami’s chances of returning to international cricket for India appear uncertain, with the pacer having not played for the national team for one-and-a-half years. Now 36, Shami has dealt with recurring injuries in recent years, and the Ajit Agarkar-led BCCI selection committee appears to have moved towards…
A look into how Katy Perry got involved in a 5-year-long real estate battle with Carl Westcott. (Instagram) What started as a real estate purchase became a five-year legal battle for pop icon Katy Perry. In 2020, she and her then-partner, Orlando Bloom, decided to invest in a mansion and stood together through the situation….
