One’s loss, another’s livelihood: How South Korea youth found career in death care; ageing nation faces quiet gloom

South Korea’s demographic shift, marked by one of the world’s lowest birth rates and nearly half its population over 50, has created increased opportunities in the death care industry. The South Korean port city of Busan houses a university classroom where coffins are arranged in rows, serving as training tools for future funeral directors in […]

Who is Praneeth Kumar Usiripalli? Indian-origin man who stabbed two teens with a fork mid-air, faces 10 years in prison, $250,000 fine

A 28-year-old Indian-origin man, Praneeth Kumar Usiripalli, has been arrested in the United States after allegedly stabbing two teenagers with a metal fork during a Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Frankfurt, forcing the plane to make an emergency landing in Boston.According to the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts, Usiripalli attacked two 17-year-old […]

YouTuber Michael David Booth ‘Mr Crafty Pants’ faces serious charges over alleged child p*rn and exploitation case

YouTuber Michael David Booth ‘Mr Crafty Pants’ faces serious charges over alleged child p*rn and exploitation case (Image via Getty) Michael David Booth, the YouTuber known as “Mr. Crafty Pants,” has been arrested for allegedly sharing sexual photos of children online, according to Wave News. Police say Booth was taken into custody last week after […]

British-Palestinian doctor accused of backing October 7 Hamas attack wears gold necklace with number 7, faces backlash: ‘Racist, anti-semite’

An NHS junior doctor accused of praising the October 7 Hamas attacks appeared at a Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) hearing wearing a gold necklace featuring a distinctive number seven charm.31-year-old Rahmeh Aladwan is facing allegations of antisemitism and posting social media content in support of Hamas, according to the Daily Mail. Aladwan is a […]

‘Do Hindus in Canada celebrate…’: Pierre Poilievre faces criticism for his ‘Bandi Chhor Divas and Diwali’ message

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre extended his Diwali greetings and clubbed it with ‘Bandi Chor Divas’ wish inviting criticism for the way he worded it. Social media users commented that he was pandering to Khalistanis and it was no wonder that his party lost the last election. “Sikhs, Hindus, Jains & Buddhists across Canada are celebrating […]

Marco Rubio faces backlash for omitting ‘Hindus’ in Diwali message | World News

In a move that has stirred strong reactions online, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s Diwali message has come under fire for not mentioning Hindus, the community at the festival’s heart. The official greeting, shared on X (formerly Twitter), extended “warm wishes to the many communities” celebrating Diwali but made no reference to Hindus. The […]

Udaipur Power Cut on October 15: Half City Faces Outage | Udaipur Kiran

Udaipur, October 15 (Udaipur Kiran): With just days left for Diwali, electricity cuts across large parts of Udaipur on Wednesday disrupted festive cleaning, decoration, and business activities. Power-dependent establishments and small industries, already working overtime to meet festive demand, faced interruptions throughout the day. However, the slight drop in temperature provided some relief from the […]

‘They’re basically Hamas’: Zohran Mamdani’s wife mourns death of Palestinian influencer who celebrated Oct 7 attack, faces backlash

Zohran Mamdani’s wife mourns the death of Palestinian influencer Mr. FAFO on her Instagram Rama Duwaji, wife of New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani, mourned the death of Saleh al-Jafarawi, a Palestinian influencer who documented the war in Gaza but also celebrated the October 7, 2023 massacre in Israel.Jafarawi was killed on Sunday in […]

‘Bad News’ controversy: Zach Bryan faces backlash from MAGA supporters for his song; here’s why

US music star Zach Bryan is facing backlash from fans and MAGA supporters after posting a song snippet criticizing the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).The controversy erupted after Bryan shared a short clip of his unreleased song on Instagram four days ago. The song featured lyrics that appear to denounce immigration raids. The song was […]