Few years on the Earth
Hira Mokariya 
The sacred ritual of bathing in the holy waters of the Triveni Sangam is a significant aspect of the Mahakumbh festival, a spiritual event that draws millions of devotees from across the world. However, for the 90,000 inmates housed in 75 prisons across Uttar Pradesh, experiencing the sanctity of this revered tradition seemed impossible. In … Read more
Hadi Matar, the man responsible for the brutal knife attack on renowned novelist Salman Rushdie, has been found guilty of attempted murder. The attack, which took place in August 2022 during a literary event in New York, left Rushdie partially blind in one eye and inflicted severe injuries to his body. The jury’s verdict marks … Read more
Brad Sigmon, a 67-year-old death row inmate in South Carolina, has chosen to be executed by firing squad, marking the first time in 15 years that capital punishment in the United States will be carried out by gunfire. Sigmon’s decision comes amid growing concerns over the cruelty of lethal injections, which have reportedly caused prolonged … Read more
The tragic story of Sian Ashcroft, a young mother of three from Lancashire, has drawn attention to the aggressive and often misdiagnosed nature of bile duct cancer. Initially believed to be suffering from food poisoning, Sian was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) in its final stage. Despite receiving medical attention, she succumbed to the disease just … Read more
The homeowner, Brett Kemp, has expressed frustration over the prolonged presence of the facility, initially placed as a temporary measure. Despite promises to relocate it, the toilet remains in place, causing distress for the resident and raising broader concerns about urban planning and its impact on property values. Transport for London (TfL) has faced criticism … Read more
Aurora Phelps, a 43-year-old dual citizen of Mexico and the United States, has been accused of carrying out a disturbing and deadly romance scam that targeted elderly men. Using online dating apps, she allegedly lured at least four victims, drugged them with sedatives, and subsequently stole their wealth. Three of these men tragically lost their … Read more
The Chinese government’s crackdown on Uyghur intellectuals and cultural figures has once again come into focus with the case of Ghojaniyaz Yollugh Tekin, a prominent Uyghur historian and researcher specializing in Uyghur toponymy. Tekin, a respected educator at the Aksu Education Institute in Xinjiang, was sentenced to 17 years in prison for his scholarly work … Read more
A devastating accident occurred at The Real Plaza shopping mall in Trujillo, Peru, when the roof of the food court collapsed, resulting in multiple casualties and injuries. The incident, which took place on the evening of Friday, February 21, has left the nation in shock as emergency response teams work tirelessly to rescue trapped individuals … Read more
A group of 22 Indian fishermen, who had been detained in Pakistan’s Karachi jail for unintentionally crossing into the country’s territorial waters, were released and repatriated to India on Saturday. The fishermen were handed over to Indian authorities at the Wagah Border near Lahore, marking another instance of the ongoing issue of maritime boundary disputes … Read more
In a significant operation, Afghan police discovered over 50 kg of illicit drugs and arrested two suspected drug traffickers in Nimroz province. This latest seizure is part of the Afghan interim government’s ongoing efforts to eradicate drug trafficking and ensure a drug-free nation. The fight against drug smuggling remains a crucial priority for Afghan authorities … Read more