Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain actor Aasif Sheikh, best known for playing the iconic and witty Vibhu (Vibhuti Narayan Mishra), has embarked on a deeply spiritual journey with his family. The actor recently performed Umrah and shared two photos on social media, one from Madinah and another from the holy city of Makkah.

New Zealand Department of Conservation (DOC) researchers have spotted an ultra-rare pink robust grasshopper near Lake Tekapo in the Mackenzie Basin. "Pink grasshoppers are exceptionally rare. It is likely caused by a genetic mutation called erythrism, which results in an overproduction of red pigment and less of the usual natural pigment that the species has," DOC ranger Jen Schori said.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud(MBS) cracked a joke about online betting sites during the White House Gala hosted by US President Donald Trump. While addressing the gathering, MBS said, "Before I came here someone told me that there are betting sites where you can bet on me wearing a black suit. Sorry, you lose the bet."

MacKenzie Scott, Jeff Bezos' ex-wife, has an estimated net worth exceeding $33 billion, largely from her 2019 divorce settlement that included a 4% Amazon stake. She has donated over $700 million since September to Historically Black Colleges and Universities, reinforcing her reputation as a transformative, unrestricted philanthropist reshaping modern giving norms across the United States.

Tension gripped the city late on Tuesday after a violent assault on Inderjit Karwal, state vice president of Shiv Sena Punjab, and his son Zimmi Karwal. The attack occurred on Gaushala Road when approximately six armed assailants on motorcycles ambushed the duo with sharp-edged weapons, reportedly swords, in what police suspect to be a case of personal rivalry.

An Israeli woman used Postmortem Sperm Retrieval technology to give birth to her deceased partner's child around two years after he was killed in Gaza. She said within 20 minutes of getting to know about the death of her partner, a soldier, she decided to get his sperm retrieved. She got pregnant in October last year.

It's believed that a complaint in 1909 led to toilets' installation in Indian trains, Moneycontrol reported. A man, Okhil Chandra Sen, wrote a letter to Railways, saying he missed his train after getting down to relieve himself. "I am running with ‘lotah’ in one hand and ‘dhoti’ in...next," he wrote in broken English. Subsequently, toilets were installed in lower-class carriages.

A 47-year-old nurse in UK passed away due to cardiac arrest just three days after doctors misdiagnosed her heart attack as indigestion. The nurse was admitted to the hospital after complaining of 'crushing' chest pain, which she described as being "worse than childbirth". She died from a tear in the blood vessel that supplies blood to the heart.

A team from Durham University, University College London & Toraighyrov University discovered a city about 3,600 years old spread across 14 lakh square metres in Central Asian country, Kazakhstan. The city, named Semiyarka (Seven Ravines), overlooks a network of valleys. Archaeologists also found a central monumental building, which they said may have been used for governance or ritual activities.

A Dalit vegetable vendor in Uttar Pradesh‘s Shahjahanpur was brutally thrashed and verbally assaulted by an upper caste rival on Sunday, November 16, who asked the Dalit man to call him ‘father’, prompting public outrage. The video quickly went viral on social media, prompting the UP police to take action against the main accused.

A transport company in-charge was shot dead on Tuesday morning at the interstate bus terminal (ISBT), Amritsar, on Tuesday. The deceased, identified as Makhan, was hit by four bullets and died on the spot. Police recovered six empty shells from the scene and are scanning CCTV footage to identify the attacker.

Traditionally, a bathroom is a room equipped with a bathtub or shower. A washroom, commonly used in offices, schools, and malls, highlights hygiene and basic sanitation rather than bathing. In early 20th-century America, 'toilet' was considered indecent in public signage, prompting shopkeepers and theatres to adopt the more polite term 'restroom', emphasising an invitation to 'take a break'.

A toilet made of 18 carat gold has sold for $12.1 million (over ₹107 crore) at an auction in New York. The toilet called "America" was made by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan using about 223 pounds of gold. Cattelan is also the artist behind a duct-taped banana that sold for $6.2 million last year.

Bhola Mishra carried his 18-year-old differently-abled son, Om, for 66 km from village to Katni district collectorate in MP to update his son's, who has no readable fingerprints, Aadhaar card details. Mishra said they had stopped receiving rations and his son’s pension had been halted because KYC hadn’t been done for six months. However, Aadhaar centre didn't update Om’s details.

President Donald Trump's black-tie dinner for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Cristiano Ronaldo, Elon Musk and others featured honeynut squash soup with cranberry relish and brown-butter creme, followed by a pistachio-crusted rack of lamb with sweet potato puree and pomegranate-lemon jus. Reports suggest, dessert closed with a chocolate mousse pear and vanilla ice cream.

Women in Delhi are increasingly vulnerable to COPD due to a double burden of outdoor pollution and indoor air contaminants from cooking fumes, incense, cleaners, and poor ventilation. Biological factors, smaller lung size, and hormonal influences further heighten their risk. On World COPD Day, doctors warn that even non-smoking women are now developing early respiratory damage.

Starbucks beverages vary widely in sugar load and caffeine strength, influencing metabolism, blood pressure and long-term tolerance. Dietitian Garima Verman highlighted that choosing simpler brews supports stable cardiovascular and metabolic responses. Adjusting milk, syrups and serving sizes can reduce excess intake, helping coffee remain a safe part of routine consumption.

Eating curd in winter can be healthy when consumed in moderation and at the right temperature. Curd supports digestion, immunity, and gut health, but it may trigger mucus formation or worsen cold symptoms in some people. Knowing when and how to consume it helps maximise benefits and minimise side effects.

According to Dr Saumya Saluja, a cough persisting beyond two weeks, especially if productive or blood-tinged, plus systemic symptoms like night sweats or weight loss, often distinguishes pulmonary tuberculosis. Diagnostic confirmation relies on sputum analysis, IGRA or Mantoux tests, and radiographic imaging such as chest X-ray or CT scan.

Palasaur kites from Tarn Taran are now sold not only across Punjab but also in states like Jammu and Kashmir, supporting over 150 village families. Manpreet Kaur, a local kite-maker, says traders supply raw materials to homes and collect finished stock. She produces kites priced from ₹5 to ₹400, with higher-end varieties gaining strong demand in major cities.

US colleges are witnessing a sharp drop in Indian student enrollment for 2025, with graduate numbers falling 10% and overall international enrollment projected to decline 17%. Visa uncertainty, Trump-era scrutiny, and travel concerns are driving the downturn. Despite this, India remains the largest source of international students, contributing significantly to the US economy.

The NHAI is set to widen the Delhi-Dehradun highway from four to six lanes, with the UP government approving ₹3,000 crore for the project. The Meerut-Roorkee stretch will be upgraded first to ease severe congestion on the busy Partapur-Haridwar-Dehradun corridor. Drone surveys are nearly complete, and a Detailed Project Report is expected by March 2026.

A video surfaced online showing two men filming reel inside police patrolling car in Telangana. As per reports, police registered a case for unauthorised access and social media misuse. The youths later posted an apology, saying, "Galti ho gayi sir…maaf kardo" (We made mistake…please forgive us). Authorities said strict action will follow as the incident raised security concerns, report added.

A video has surfaced online showing chaos at Jharkhand’s Dhanbad railway station after a reportedly drunk man climbed onto a train roof and threatened to touch high-voltage wires. Holding his shoes, he hit officers attempting to rescue him. Railway staff cut power and halted operations to avoid a tragedy. He resisted but was eventually pulled down and detained.

A video showed a man coming out of the window of a moving car and climbing onto the roof amid traffic in Delhi. The video also showed a girl leaning out of car window and kissing him at a traffic signal. Reacting to the incident, Delhi Police fined the individuals involved under sections 179 and 184 of Motor Vehicles Act.