Across India, communities perform frog weddings, a folk ritual to invoke rainfall during droughts. These ceremonies, deeply rooted in agrarian life and nature's cycles, blend faith, folklore, and collective belief to cope with climate uncertainty. The practice persists as a cultural lifeline, reflecting a deep connection with the environment.
A heart-wrenching series of automobile disasters struck Nuh, Haryana, on Saturday, leading to the deaths of two individuals as five vehicles ignited in flames after a catastrophic crash, sending shockwaves through the community.
A Punjab mother has lost her sixth and final son to the region's drug epidemic, with her youngest found dead on a canal bank. The family blames potent synthetic heroin, known as 'chitta,' for the deaths of all their male heirs over a decade. Authorities have registered a culpable homicide case against alleged drug suppliers.
In a heartbreaking turn of events in the village of Sakri Khurd, brothers Satyam and Mayank lost their lives after ingesting a pesticide-tainted drink from a disposable cup while toiling in a potato field. Tragically, one brother died instantly, and the other succumbed while being rushed to the hospital.
Families of 16 Indian sailors detained by Iran over a month ago are seeking urgent consular access through the Delhi High Court. The sailors were aboard the MT Valiant Roar, intercepted and accused of fuel smuggling, an allegation vehemently denied by crew representatives and families. Concerns grow as communication with the detained seamen has ceased.
In a heartbreaking incident, a software developer lost his life when his SUV plunged into a flooded construction pit in Noida. After crashing through a compromised wall, he desperately attempted to remain on the vehicle's roof, calling for help. However, thick fog obscured visibility, and the delayed response of rescue teams resulted in tragic consequences.
