YouTube has removed a controversial ‘India’s Got Latent’ episode featuring Ranveer Allahbadia after directives from NHRC and Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Violations of legal provisions led to the removal. An FIR has been filed against Allahbadia and others for obscenity. Allahbadia apologized and singer B Praak canceled his podcast appearance.
US President Joe Biden expressed deep sorrow over the devastating wildfires in Southern California, which have claimed 24 lives and displaced nearly 200,000 people. He pledged federal aid for firefighting efforts and survivor support. He also highlighted the ongoing risks and expressed gratitude to firefighters and first responders battling the flames.
Legendary singer-songwriter Ben Folds rose to fame with his band, “Ben Folds Five,” before launching a solo career in the early 200s. Since then, he’s recorded multiple studio albums and established himself as one of the most ambitious and versatile performers of his generation. This past October, he released his first Christmas collection, “Sleigher,” featuring…
The Christmas rush is on as retailers rejoice over what could be record holiday sales. Elise Preston reports.
Former Chief Justice of India Jagdish Singh Khehar, late Suzuki Corporation chairman Osamu Suzuki, and violinist L Subramaniam were among those named for Padma Vibhushan. The Padma Bhushan honorees include the late economist Bibek Debroy and ex-Maharashtra CM Manohar Joshi. This year, 139 individuals, including 23 women and 10 foreigners, will receive Padma Awards.
