Kumar Debvrat is a copyeditor at Indiatimes. He writes about trending topics in India, from human-interest stories to cricket. He has a sharp eye for detail and a passion for storytelling.
Kumar Debvrat is a copyeditor at Indiatimes. He writes about trending topics in India, from human-interest stories to cricket. He has a sharp eye for detail and a passion for storytelling.
By Kumar Debvrat
A bus owner in Karnataka renamed his bus from 'Israel Travels' to 'Jerusalem' after facing social media backlash. The name sparked objections due to ongoing Israel-Iran conflicts, with some demanding legal action. The owner, who has worked in Israel for 12 years, changed the name voluntarily, stating he meant no harm and admired Israel.
A bus owner in Karnataka renamed his bus from 'Israel Travels' to 'Jerusalem' after facing social media backlash. The name sparked objections due to ongoing Israel-Iran conflicts, with some demanding legal action. The owner, who has worked in Israel for 12 years, changed the name voluntarily, stating he meant no harm and admired Israel.
By Kumar Debvrat
Heavy rains in Mumbai caused major disruptions, with waterlogged roads, delayed trains and flights, and submerged subways. Schools and colleges were closed, while several bus routes were diverted. A landslide in Mumbra and a woman's drowning in Andheri were reported. The IMD issued weather alerts for Mumbai and other regions, including Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Uttarakhand.
Heavy rains in Mumbai caused major disruptions, with waterlogged roads, delayed trains and flights, and submerged subways. Schools and colleges were closed, while several bus routes were diverted. A landslide in Mumbra and a woman's drowning in Andheri were reported. The IMD issued weather alerts for Mumbai and other regions, including Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Uttarakhand.
By Kumar Debvrat
Hindus in Bangladesh face rising discrimination, including forced retirements and threats over Durga Puja celebrations. Anonymous letters demand large sums from Puja committees, warning of violence if ignored. Amid heightened concerns, the government pledges enhanced security to protect the Hindu community during the festival.
Hindus in Bangladesh face rising discrimination, including forced retirements and threats over Durga Puja celebrations. Anonymous letters demand large sums from Puja committees, warning of violence if ignored. Amid heightened concerns, the government pledges enhanced security to protect the Hindu community during the festival.
By Kumar Debvrat
A devotee from Telangana claimed to find tobacco in a Tirupati laddu, sparking concerns amid an ongoing controversy over the use of animal fat in the sacred offering. The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) conducted a purification ritual and assured devotees that the prasadam's sanctity was restored. Investigations into the allegations are underway.
A devotee from Telangana claimed to find tobacco in a Tirupati laddu, sparking concerns amid an ongoing controversy over the use of animal fat in the sacred offering. The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) conducted a purification ritual and assured devotees that the prasadam's sanctity was restored. Investigations into the allegations are underway.
By Kumar Debvrat
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman faced backlash for remarks on work pressure following the death of a 26-year-old Ernst & Young employee. Critics accused her of victim-shaming after she stressed the need for "inner strength" to handle stress. Sitharaman denied the claims, explaining her comments were about supporting youth, not blaming victims, amid demands for a public apology.
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman faced backlash for remarks on work pressure following the death of a 26-year-old Ernst & Young employee. Critics accused her of victim-shaming after she stressed the need for "inner strength" to handle stress. Sitharaman denied the claims, explaining her comments were about supporting youth, not blaming victims, amid demands for a public apology.
By Kumar Debvrat
During PM Narendra Modi's visit to the U.S., he met with top tech leaders, including Google's Sundar Pichai and Nvidia's Jensen Huang, to discuss India's potential in AI and innovation. Pichai highlighted Modi's vision for AI benefiting the people of India, while the prime minister emphasized collaboration, intellectual property protection, and India's commitment to ethical AI practices.
During PM Narendra Modi's visit to the U.S., he met with top tech leaders, including Google's Sundar Pichai and Nvidia's Jensen Huang, to discuss India's potential in AI and innovation. Pichai highlighted Modi's vision for AI benefiting the people of India, while the prime minister emphasized collaboration, intellectual property protection, and India's commitment to ethical AI practices.
By Kumar Debvrat
The death of 26-year-old EY employee Anna Sebastian Perayil, allegedly due to overwork, has sparked a nationwide debate on toxic corporate culture in India. A Reddit post highlighted how working long hours for one firm is normalized, unlike moonlighting.
The death of 26-year-old EY employee Anna Sebastian Perayil, allegedly due to overwork, has sparked a nationwide debate on toxic corporate culture in India. A Reddit post highlighted how working long hours for one firm is normalized, unlike moonlighting.
By Kumar Debvrat
Senior Inspector Sanjay Shinde is a seasoned officer with a career deeply intertwined with the underworld's crackdown during his time in the Mumbai Police and the Thane Crime Branch. Shinde worked under the leadership of the notorious "encounter specialist" Pradeep Sharma, who became widely known for eliminating over 100 criminals linked to the Mumbai underworld.
Senior Inspector Sanjay Shinde is a seasoned officer with a career deeply intertwined with the underworld's crackdown during his time in the Mumbai Police and the Thane Crime Branch. Shinde worked under the leadership of the notorious "encounter specialist" Pradeep Sharma, who became widely known for eliminating over 100 criminals linked to the Mumbai underworld.
By Kumar Debvrat
Atishi became Delhi's eighth Chief Minister on September 23, 2024, but left Arvind Kejriwal’s chair vacant, expressing confidence in his return after the 2025 elections. While she retained key portfolios, her gesture was criticized by the BJP as undermining the CM’s office. At 43, she is the youngest and third woman to serve as Delhi's Chief Minister, following Sheila Dikshit and Sushma Swaraj.
Atishi became Delhi's eighth Chief Minister on September 23, 2024, but left Arvind Kejriwal’s chair vacant, expressing confidence in his return after the 2025 elections. While she retained key portfolios, her gesture was criticized by the BJP as undermining the CM’s office. At 43, she is the youngest and third woman to serve as Delhi's Chief Minister, following Sheila Dikshit and Sushma Swaraj.
By Kumar Debvrat
As Akshay Kumar celebrates his 57th birthday today, we recall his 2019 interview with Prime Minister Modi, where a light-hearted question about mangoes became a viral sensation. The candid chat touched on Modi’s childhood, ambitions, and work ethic, with the "mango" question turning into a lasting meme and pop culture reference.
As Akshay Kumar celebrates his 57th birthday today, we recall his 2019 interview with Prime Minister Modi, where a light-hearted question about mangoes became a viral sensation. The candid chat touched on Modi’s childhood, ambitions, and work ethic, with the "mango" question turning into a lasting meme and pop culture reference.