national tragedy

Shyam Nath Goswami, once a promising dancer discovered by 'Dance India Dance', now runs a samosa stall in Hyderabad. A family tragedy shifted his focus from his dreams to his responsibilities, forcing him to support his family. Despite the challenges, he continues to dance for smaller events, showcasing his enduring resilience.

Air France and Airbus have been found guilty of manslaughter by a Paris appeals court for the 2009 crash of Flight 447, which killed all 228 people on board. The court overturned a previous ruling, holding both companies responsible for the tragedy. Fined €225,000 each, the companies plan to appeal the verdict, while victims' families seek greater accountability.

A social media post by Karim Janat mistakenly led fans to believe Afghanistan batter Rahmat Shah had passed away due to an inaccurate Instagram translation. The post was actually a condolence message for the death of Rahmat Shah's mother, not the cricketer himself. The confusion was clarified, confirming Rahmat Shah is alive.

A former National Defence Academy instructor, Dr. Santosh Goyal, a blind PhD holder, was found teaching students from a temple in Agra after a medical discharge left him without a pension. Videos of his plight went viral, prompting the Indian Army to intervene and provide him with necessary support. His resilience and dedication have deeply moved the nation.

Following the Balianta lynching, Bhubaneswar police are deploying the STU to combat mob violence. Trained for urban terrorism, these commandos will now handle crowd control, with special sessions focusing on restraint.

Bhubaneswar police are deploying their special tactical unit to combat mob violence. This decision follows a recent lynching incident that highlighted crowd control issues. The unit, trained for urban terrorism, will now handle violent crowds. Special training sessions are planned for commandos. Local police are also finalizing standard operating procedures and conducting mock drills to improve response to such incidents.

Amidst the 2026 NEET paper leak controversy, Pragya Gupta's story offers hope. She failed NEET a decade ago but pursued a successful career in biotechnology, graduating from Columbia University. Gupta emphasizes exploring diverse career paths beyond competitive exams, highlighting that a setback can lead to unexpected and fulfilling opportunities.

Celina Jaitly has reacted to the shocking death of Twisha Sharma with a deeply emotional note on abuse, isolation, and the hidden struggles women often endure in marriages. The 33-year-old Twisha Sharma was found dead at her home in Bhopal. Her family has accused her husband and mother-in-law of dowry harassment and abetment to suicide. The case has triggered widespread outrage across the country.

Byju Raveendran, once a startup icon, faces a Singapore prison sentence for contempt, highlighting the dramatic fall of his edtech giant. Once valued in billions, the company's aggressive growth model, fueled by pandemic demand, ultimately led to financial and legal troubles, shaking India's startup narrative and prompting a re-evaluation of the edtech sector's priorities.

Anupam Kher won Best Supporting Actor at the UK Asian Film Festival for his film Calorie, based on the 1985 Kanishka Air Tragedy. The veteran actor believes competence is brilliance's biggest enemy and treats every film as his first. He also lamented how troll culture has killed Bollywood's celebratory spirit.

A British radio station mistakenly announced King Charles III's death due to a computer glitch, triggering national emergency protocols. While listeners braced for a constitutional crisis, the King was alive and well in Northern Ireland. The incident highlighted Britain's heightened anxiety over royal health news and the elaborate systems in place for such events.

Aravindh Chithambaram recently became the first Indian to qualify for the 2026 Esports Chess World Cup after winning at DreamHack Atlanta. Raised by his mother and grandparents after losing his father at age three, Aravindh discovered chess through his grandfather. With strong family support and guidance from coach RB Ramesh, he steadily rose through the ranks to become a national champion and elite player.

Tragedy struck Amethi as three friends, Karan, Ankitt, and Arjun, lost their lives in a horrific accident on the Tanda-Banda national highway. A speeding truck, allegedly driven recklessly, collided with their motorcycle near Shivganj village. While two died instantly, the third succumbed to injuries later.

A four-year-old child died in a bus fire on the Agra-Mumbai National Highway in Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. The intercity express bus, carrying over 50 passengers, caught fire while parked at a hotel. Passengers alleged the driver ignored warnings about burning wires, leading to the tragedy.

NCRB Data Shows Residential Fires Accounted For 1.9k Deaths in Karnataka In 5 years, Far Outstripping Fatalities In Commercial Buildings, Schools & Public Spaces

India’s long-celebrated engineering and MBA dream is facing a harsh reality check. A new report showing many graduates earning far below expected salary levels raises uncomfortable questions about the true value of professional degrees today. The story explores how aspirations, parental sacrifices, coaching culture, and changing hiring trends have reshaped the emotional and economic meaning of success for young Indians.

Veteran Bollywood actress Himani Shivpuri recently took a trip down memory lane as she recalled one of the most memorable moments from her theatre journey.

In 1911, the Louvre's Mona Lisa vanished, sparking global intrigue. Initially an overlooked artwork, its theft catapulted it to unprecedented fame. Accusations flew from American collectors to Kaiser Wilhelm, but an Italian handyman, Vincenzo Perugia, was the culprit. His patriotic motive and the painting's subsequent notoriety cemented its iconic status.