Ayla Luca, a seven-year-old Canadian child, originally from British Columbia, has been arrested by the ICE along with her mother and sent to a notorious detention center in Texas. They have been told they would be released if they self-deported, according to reports. Luca is autistic and came to the US five years ago when…
Mumbai: NBFCs or shadow banks as central banks see them are growing more slowly than their regulated counterparts, even as a burst of small-ticket borrowing keeps their loan books ticking over.NBFC lending rose 14.2% year-on-year to Rs 58.6 lakh crore at end-May 2026, trailing the 17.7% pace of banks which have a Rs 215 lakh…
New research reveals that walking a few thousand steps daily can significantly slow cognitive decline and the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Studies show that increasing daily steps, even by a small amount, offers protective effects on the brain, delaying decline by up to seven years for those who walk 5,000-7,000 steps daily. What is the…
NEW DELHI: Cairo will soon have a Taj hotel with an existing property there going to be run by the Tata Group company. The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL, Taj parent) Monday signed a 300-key Taj Cairo. This will be the second Taj property in Africa, after a hotel in Cape Town. Among Indian hospitality…
Rapper 6ix9ine, who is also known as Daniel Hernandez, has surprised his fans with a shocking decision. The artist, in a stream hosted by popular streamer Adin Ross, has announced that he is retiring from the music industry since it is “washed up.” He added, “I just know what I’m good at,” showing that he…
GHAZIABAD: Three minor sisters living on the 9th floor of Tower B-1 in Bharat City Society, under Tila Mod police limits, died after jumping from a window. The deceased were identified as Nishika (16), Prachi (14), and Pakhi (12). According to police, all three had not attended school since the Covid-19 pandemic. The eldest sister…
Lab-grown diamonds feel like a modern miracle! Stones that look just like the real thing, but without the astronomical price tag. And the story behind them is surprisingly long. Humans have been fascinated with replicating diamonds for centuries, ever since Antoine Lavoisier identified them as pure carbon in the 18th century. From early experiments in…
David Dhawan hints Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai—starring son Varun, Pooja Hegde, Mrunal Thakur—may be his last film due to health woes. Praises Varun’s growth, pro set bond; calls him family man. Out June 12. In an emotional revelation that has sent ripples through the film industry, veteran filmmaker David Dhawan has hinted that…
Senior Russian official survives alleged assassination attempt; son-in-law killed, daughter critical in Moscow restaurant bombing A senior Russian general reportedly survived an apparent assassination attempt after a homemade bomb exploded at an upscale Moscow restaurant, killing five people and injuring 19 others, according to the Daily Mail.The blast took place at the Balzi Rossi restaurant…
Singapore has introduced a national reading initiative that encourages citizens to spend at least 15 minutes a day reading, with virtual rewards offered for qualifying sessions. The ReadSG Challenge, organised by the National Library Board (NLB), uses gamification to encourage consistent reading and make books part of everyday routines. Participants can earn virtual coins through…