West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s former ally and now BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has ignited a firestorm by publicly questioning Nobel laureate Amartya Sen’s actual contributions to the state of Bengal. The remarks have triggered sharp rebuttals from academics, opposition parties, and civil society, reopening old wounds in Bengal’s fraught intellectual-political landscape.
A heart-wrenching tragedy unfolded in Mumbai’s Vikhroli area during Republic Day celebrations when two heavy loudspeakers toppled onto a 3-year-old girl, killing her instantly. The incident has ignited public fury over reckless event planning and the lack of basic safety protocols at public gatherings.
In a devastating incident in Himachal Pradesh’s Kinnaur district, two young cousins lost their lives to a sudden snowstorm while returning home. Their loyal pitbull refused to leave their side, standing vigil in freezing temperatures for four days until rescuers arrived.
In a medical miracle that has stunned doctors and captivated the nation, a man in Gurgaon survived after a metal rod pierced his neck during a construction site fall—missing his brain and spinal cord by mere millimeters. A multidisciplinary surgical team executed a high-stakes operation to save his life.
Bollywood star Varun Dhawan has been slapped with a ₹500 fine after a video of him hanging from grab handles on the Mumbai Metro went viral. While some fans called it playful, authorities labeled it a dangerous public nuisance—raising questions about celebrity accountability in public spaces.
In a move that has stunned millions of fans, Arijit Singh—the voice behind iconic hits like ‘Tum Hi Ho’ and ‘Kesariya’—has announced he will no longer accept new playback singing assignments in Bollywood. But he’s quick to clarify: this isn’t retirement. It’s a return to his roots.