JD Vance's new memoir, "Communion," details his conversion to Catholicism and argues for a Catholic-influenced third way to fix America. The book arrives as American Catholicism sees a resurgence of converts, particularly young adults, alongside headline-grabbing clashes between conservative Catholics and the Vatican.
A video shows a woman pleading to be released while a man chants religious verses, allegedly linked to her claims of rape, blackmail, extortion, and forced religious conversion in Nagpur. Police have arrested two suspects.
A 24-year-old married woman in Nagpur has filed a complaint alleging rape, blackmail, and forced religious conversion by a former acquaintance and his associates. The accused allegedly used sedatives, recorded compromising photos and videos, extorted money, and performed conversion rituals.
A 24-year-old married woman in Nagpur has filed a complaint alleging rape, blackmail, and forced religious conversion by a former acquaintance and his associates. The accused allegedly used sedatives, recorded compromising photos/videos for blackmail, extorted money, and performed conversion rituals.
A new trend of "loneliness influencers" is emerging, broadcasting tales of their friendless lives online. The author finds their content, which often depicts cozy nights alone with self-care rituals, to be depressing and defeatist, arguing for more proactive social engagement instead.
Knicks fans are employing rituals like burning sage and blaming Donald Trump for losses as the NBA Finals intensify. The team's watch party in Bryant Park devolved into violence, resulting in injured NYPD officers and arrests, drawing condemnation from Ben Stiller and Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Inspiration for World Cup watching parties with global cuisine from 24 countries, including traditional foods and drinks.
Dawa Sherpa, a 52-year-old Sherpa guide, was found alive near Everest Base Camp after being missing for nearly a week. He was discovered by a cleanup team and airlifted to Kathmandu, reuniting with his family who had begun funeral preparations.
A 30-year-old spiritual guru, Abhishek Mishra, alias Adikarta Narayan Das, has been arrested in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly luring and sexually exploiting young women. He used social media to attract followers and performed fake religious rituals, including 'Gandharva marriages', to establish physical relationships. A nursing student filed a complaint after being allegedly drugged and harassed.
A dispute in Mira Road, Thane, over housing goats for Bakrid rituals in a residential society escalated into protests, scuffles, and a bizarre pig-carrying incident, requiring police intervention to restore order.
For the third consecutive year, Gaza residents are unable to perform the Hajj pilgrimage or offer sacrifices during Eid al-Adha due to the ongoing Israeli war. Israel's restrictions also impact the import of sacrificial animals and goods, leading to inflated prices and a lack of festive atmosphere.
A wedding in Azamgarh, India, was disrupted when a woman arrived with police, claiming a long-standing relationship with the groom. By then, rituals were complete, and the couple had fled. Stone-pelting occurred, and five people were detained.
The close personal friendship between Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, marked by shared meals and informal events, is highlighted as Putin visits Beijing amid geopolitical uncertainty.
A 900-year-old dingo burial site near NSW's Darling River reveals a unique 'feeding' ritual with shell additions, highlighting the deep bond between dingoes and First Nations people. The dingo, cared for despite injuries, signifies its importance as a companion animal.
Nearly 2 million Muslims will embark on the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca starting May 25, 2026. This journey, a pillar of Islam, involves specific rituals over five days, culminating in Eid al-Adha.
Tin Sam Tsuen, a historic Hong Kong village of about 50 households, has been home to generations for hundreds of years, preserving traditions like flowing banquets and ancestral gatherings.
Night-time skincare leverages the skin's natural repair mode, enhanced by circadian rhythms, to effectively address anti-ageing through targeted products and rituals.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav, commemorating 75 years since the restored temple's inauguration. He offered prayers, performed rituals, and paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The event also featured aerial displays by the IAF's Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team.
“Admin meeting is one of the rituals I always assign to my couples,” says relationship expert Sara Nasserzadeh.
Home Minister Amit Shah celebrated the return of Lord Buddha's holy relics to Ladakh after 75 years, calling it a "historic reunion" and the "living land of Dhamma." The fortnight-long exposition of the Piprahwa relics, marked by prayers and rituals, aims to reinforce India's Buddhist heritage. The event highlights peace and compassion amidst global unrest.
Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting enters a new era as Greg Abel, 63, takes over as CEO in 2026 while Warren Buffett, 95, steps back from his central role. The leadership shift coincides with Berkshire's underperformance, with shares falling over 5% year-to-date and trailing the S&P 500 by 30 percentage points since Buffett announced his departure last May. Operating earnings fell nearly 30% in Q4 2025 due to a 54% drop in insurance underwriting profits. Abel has committed to using his $15 million annual salary to purchase Berkshire shares and is consolidating control over the $300 billion equity portfolio.
Disturbing videos show a self-styled godman in Akola district subjecting children to unsafe, superstition-driven rituals. Chetan Sunil Mule, known as 'Gulal Shesh Maharaj', has been holding such gatherings for years, claiming to cure illnesses. Authorities have summoned all self-styled godmen in the area following widespread outrage and demands for action.
Rituals, a Netherlands-based cosmetics company, has confirmed a data breach after hackers stole customer personal information from its membership database. The company disclosed the breach this week after identifying an unauthorized download in April containing customers' full names, dates of birth, gender, postal and email addresses, phone numbers, preferred store locations and account types. The breach affects customers across Europe, the United Kingdom and some in the United States. The company is investigating how the breach occurred but declined to share details citing security reasons.
