I never celebrate my birthday in India: American woman shares why this special day has forever lost appeal for her |

Birthdays are among the most cherished days of the year-a time when nearly everyone looks forward to a grand celebration. That one day makes you feel truly special, and you look forward to indulgent treats and loads of gifts. No matter the age, birthdays are anticipated with childlike excitement. However, there is an American woman…

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‘Threatened to make photos public, refused to marry her’: Air hostess hangs self near Mumbai; ex-partner booked for abetment | Mumbai News

MUMBAI: A 21-year-old air hostess allegedly committed suicide in Maharashtra’s Thane district, prompting police to register a case of abetment against her former partner, officials said on Wednesday.The woman was found hanging at her residence in Kalyan (East) on December 28, 2025, according to news agency PTI.Following an investigation into her mobile phone and financial…

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US Navy sailor betrays America: Jinchao Wei sentenced for spying for China – inside the secret mission

In a significant breach of trust, ex-US Navy sailor Jinchao Wei has received a sentence exceeding 16 years behind bars. Wei engaged in espionage by selling critical military information, including intricate technical manuals and operational specifics on US Navy vessels, to a Chinese intelligence agent, pocketing over $12,000 in the process. A former US Navy…

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Rahul Gandhi’s support for Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’: Message to DMK or push for new coalition with TVK in Tamil Nadu? | India News

NEW DELHI: Rahul Gandhi’s strong support for actor-politician Vijay after delay in censor certification for Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief’s film ‘Jana Nayagan’ has set tongues wagging about a possible political realignment in poll-bound Tamil Nadu. ‘Jana Nayagan’, which is widely publicised as Vijay’s final film before his full-fledged entry into politics, was slated for…

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Kathua anti-terror op intensified, cordon extended | India News

JAMMU: Security forces on Wednesday intensified the ongoing anti-terror operation in Najote village in J&K’s Kathua district by extending the cordon to at least a dozen surrounding villages, officials said. Yet another such operation was launched in Rajbagh, also in Kathua, after a resident reported sighting two terror suspects.The cordon-and-search operation in Najote was launched…

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What is ‘aisle lice’? The travel habit annoying flyers everywhere — and you might be guilty |

The plane hasn’t fully stopped, the seatbelt sign is still on, and suddenly there’s movement in the aisle. Bags come down, shoulders turn sideways, and a handful of passengers start inching forward. If this scene feels familiar, you’ve likely encountered what travellers now call “aisle lice.”Travel has no shortage of small annoyances, and social media…

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‘Wrong to support those who criticise our nation’: BAI rejects pollution, hygiene concerns at India Open; downplays criticism | Badminton News

India’s PV Sindhu returns to Vietnam’s Nguyen Thuy Linh during the women’s singles round of 32 match at the India Open 2026 badminton tournament, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Badminton Association of India (BAI) on Wednesday pushed back against criticism over playing conditions at the ongoing India Open 2026, with its general…

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Alexx O’Nell: ‘As a foreigner in Indian cinema, being easy to work with is often valued more than honesty’ – Exclusive |

Bollywood often celebrates glamour, success, and box-office numbers, but behind the spotlight lie struggles that rarely make it into public conversations. In an exclusive interview with ETimes, Alexx O’Nell—an American-born actor and musician who has built a prolific, nearly two-decade-long career across Indian cinema in languages including Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, and Malayalam—speaks candidly about loneliness,…

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