The brutal lynching and public immolation of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu garment factory worker in Bangladesh, has become a chilling symbol of the deepening crisis faced by religious minorities in the country. While much of the global media and Indian cultural elite responded with silence or evasive framing, Bollywood …
Read More »Drug menace in J&K: Pakistan-linked drone-based heroin smuggling racket busted in Kathua district, five arrested so far
In a major breakthrough against cross-border drug trafficking, Hiranagar police in Kathua district have busted a Pakistan-based heroin smuggling network operating through drones and arrested the fifth accused in the case. Four accused of being involved in this racket had been arrested earlier and facing prosecution for their alleged involvement …
Read More »Bell Rings, Drums Roll – 2026 Beijing New Year Countdown Event to Welcome the New Year Across the City
Beijing, China–(Newsfile Corp. – December 26, 2025) – As the world approaches 2026, Beijing will host a citywide celebration rooted in ancient ritual music while reflecting modern vitality. On the evening of December 31, 2025, the Beijing New Year Countdown Event, organized by the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and …
Read More »Odisha: Protests erupt against killing of Dipu Das in Bangladesh; VHP & Bajrang Dal burn effigies of Yunus
Bhubaneswar: Strong protests erupted across several districts of western Odisha following the brutal killing of Dipu Chandra Das, a young Hindu man in Mymensingh, Bangladesh. The demonstrations were organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), Odisha (Paschim ) Prant, along with the Bajrang Dal, to condemn what they described as …
Read More »How Christmas leaves a bigger carbon footprint than we acknowledge
Christmas commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ and holds deep religious and cultural meaning for millions across the world. Traditionally associated with generosity, community, and goodwill, the festival has, over time, evolved far beyond its spiritual origins. In contemporary economies, Christmas now marks one of the most intense annual spikes …
Read More »What surgery looked like in Ancient India: The scientific legacy of the Sushruta Samhita
Surgery is usually seen as a modern science. We associate it with machines, sterile gloves and complex equipment. But long before today’s hospitals existed, people were already cutting, stitching and treating serious injuries in organised ways. In ancient India, surgery was not only practised, it was taught, documented and regulated. …
Read More »Pakistan: Rift between military & Islamic cleric; Religious leader questions the unaccountable authority of Asim Munir
A major rift has erupted publicly between the Pakistan military, the real power centre of the country and the Islamic religious scholars. The religious leaders are questioning the unhindered powers, life-long immunity rendered to the military leader Asim Munir as per the latest 27th constitutional amendment. The rift and dissatisfaction …
Read More »Canada: Indian Consulate express grief over the murder of student; Concerns raised over spiking anti-India sentiment
Toronto: Consulate General of India in Toronto, Canada on December 25(Thursday) expressed anguish over the killing of an Indian student in a shooting incident near the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus. Issuing a statement on X, the Consulate said it is providing necessary assistance to the deceased’s family. “We express …
Read More »“Perpetrators of the crime would be brought to justice”: MEA on killing of Hindu youth in Bangladesh
New Delhi: India, on December 26, raised serious concerns over repeated incidents of violence against religious minorities in Bangladesh, including Hindus, Christians and Buddhists, and said it is closely monitoring the situation in the neighbouring country. Briefing the media in New Delhi, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal …
Read More »Pakistan: Balochistan Students Organisation asserts the enforced disappearances of women as the worst form of genocide
Balochistan: The Baloch Students Organisation (BSO) Azad has alleged that the enforced disappearance of Baloch women by Pakistani security agencies represents what it termed the “worst form of Baloch genocide”, expressing concern over what it described as the continued silence of international human rights organisations. In a strongly worded statement …
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