Karan Gupta former Optum director jailed to 3 years in prison over $950,000 fraud scheme/Image: Getty Images An Indian-origin former director at healthcare company Optum has been sentenced to three years in prison for his role in a scheme that defrauded the company of more than $950,000.Karan Gupta, 48, based in California, was sentenced on…
Toxic beats Dhurandhar’s opening day haul despite mixed reviews (Image Credits IMDb) Yash starrer ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ has made a roaring start at the Indian box office. Despite mixed early reviews and online criticism surrounding its violence and intimate content, the Geetu Mohandas directorial has shown strong audience demand on its opening…
Imagine leaving your house unlocked when you go to work. Now imagine leaving it that way when you travel for days. In most parts of India, that would be unthinkable. In Shani Shingnapur, a village in Maharashtra’s Ahilyanagar district, it has been a longstanding tradition.The village is known for homes built without conventional doors and…
On August 28, 2026, prepare to debunk ancient myths surrounding the lunar eclipse. Rest assured, gazing at the moon won’t harm your eyesight. Myths claiming that food turns toxic or that pregnant women face heightened risks are unfounded. There’s no real danger in using sharp objects or witnessing the reddish hue of the moon. Moreover,…
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana (Pic credit: ICC) Pakistan’s women’s cricket team have taken an unusual route to prepare for the Women’s Asia Cup, playing full T20 matches against a men’s side during their training camp in Lahore.The matches against the Abdul Qadir Cricket Academy featured both teenage and senior male players.Unlike regular practice sessions, the…
Want the gift to feel a little more special? Get a bracelet engraved with her name, initials or a short word that means something to both of you. It doesn’t have to say much. Sometimes one little detail is enough to make a piece feel like it was chosen just for her. The best Raksha…
Two or more co-borrowers take a joint home loan, and all co-borrowers are jointly responsible for repayment. The author is CEO of PaisabazaarBuying a home is more than a financial decision for most households in India. Along with a lifegoal, it is probably one of the biggest financial commitments they would make. Hence, the decision…
Representative Image of ancient human evolution showing the genetic connections between humans, Neanderthals, and Denisovans (AI-generated image) Modern humans already carry small amounts of Neanderthal and Denisovan DNA, evidence that our ancestors interbred with other human groups tens of thousands of years ago. Both lineages are known from ancient remains, including fossils from which scientists…
5 signs someone wants commitment but is too afraid to ask for it There is a strange phase in some relationships where everything feels serious, except nobody actually says it.You talk almost every day. You make plans weeks ahead. They remember the tiny things you mentioned once and somehow always find their way back to…
For years, one Honda engineer has stood out in a workplace where technical expertise usually gets more attention than appearance. Odate’s stiff, naturally curly hair falls across his face in a style that has prompted comparisons with famous anime characters, yet the look was never designed to attract attention. He adopted it largely to avoid…
Hydrogen is being used because it is considered the cleanest fuel available today. India’s first hydrogen-powered train, flagged off last month by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is achieving new milestones every day. According to the latest information from Indian Railways, the hydrogen train, which is also the world’s most powerful, has clocked around 6,000 kilometers…
Filmmaker Karishma Kohli was visibly heartbroken as she attended her father, veteran filmmaker Kuku Kohli‘s funeral in Mumbai on Wednesday (August 26). Emotional visuals from the last rites have emerged, capturing Karishma helping carry her father’s mortal remains as she paid her final respects. Karishma Kohli devastated at father’s funeral Karishma, herself a film director,…
