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A traditional boat race on the Kulsi River brought about 50 men in long boats to the water in Champupara village, west of Guwahati, India. Photos from the event show villagers lining the riverbank as the teams raced toward the finish line in a longtime local tradition.
A Maharashtra food safety officer has drawn unusual attention for aggressive inspections that have gone viral on social media. The spotlight on Tukaram Mundhe comes as India faces persistent food-hygiene concerns, with officials and industry figures saying his actions have made the problem harder to ignore.
Labor Day is more than a long weekend. It is a national reminder of the contributions workers make to families, communities and the country’s progress.
Singer-songwriter Emma Ruth Rundle is scheduled to play Phoenix on Nov. 29 at Crescent Ballroom as part of her “These Killing Times” tour. The stop appears on her official tour listings and marks one of the Arizona dates tied to the current run.
A visit to Kuppanna’s Thiru Kuppusamy South Indian Restaurant in Chandler Heights offered a warm reminder of authentic South Indian food, from crispy ghee masala dosa and veg kothu parotta to nostalgic drinks like goli soda and Nannari Sarbath.
More than 1,200 devotees gathered at Bharatiya Ekta Mandir in Phoenix for Shri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations featuring music, children’s participation, bhajans, Maha Aarthi, Balakrishna Abhishekam and midnight Janma Pooja.
Sai Dhyana Mandir in Gilbert hosted Lord Venkateswara Kalyanam on August 29, drawing a large gathering of devotees for traditional rituals, aarti and prasadam.
A new clinical trial found that keto, Mediterranean and plant-forward diets all helped participants lose similar weight, but the keto diet reduced liver fat by 67%, compared with 45% for the other two diets.
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India celebrates its 80th Independence Day by honoring the sacrifices of its freedom movement, recognizing decades of democratic, economic and scientific progress, and looking toward an ambitious vision for a developed India by 2047.
Scottsdale, Arizona — Sixty years of marriage is more than a milestone. It is a celebration of shared dreams, enduring friendship, quiet sacrifices, and a life built together with purpose.
EVgo has announced a major expansion of its nationwide electric vehicle fast-charging network through the integration of Tesla V4 Superchargers. The deployment, scheduled to begin this fall, will integrate high-power charging units directly into EVgo’s metropolitan locations, making fast charging more accessible to drivers across the country.
Sarnath, one of Buddhism’s most sacred pilgrimage destinations, has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, becoming India’s 45th World Heritage Site. The decision was announced on July 25, 2026, during the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee in Busan, Republic of Korea. UNESCO recognized the Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath for its exceptional religious, historical and cultural significance.
Thailand gains its first UNESCO World Heritage site in the southern region, highlighting the importance of preserving cultural heritage and local identity
Southern Europe is facing another dangerous stretch of extreme heat as Spain and France battle wildfires. The crisis comes as Europe continues to warm faster than any other continent, heightening concerns about recurring fire seasons and climate-driven weather extremes.
It is a deeply somber moment for music lovers across the globe. Smt. S. Janaki, affectionately known as the "Nightingale of South India," passed away at the age of 88 on July 11, 2026, at Apollo BGS Hospitals in Mysuru after suffering multiple cardiac arrests.