Passage: In memoriam

The arrest of an Afghan national accused of planning an Election Day terror plot is fueling concerns from congressional lawmakers that there could be more potential terror threats who arrived as part of the tens of thousands who came to the U.S. in the wake of the withdrawal from Afghanistan. “There was a vulnerability that…

Bengali actor Sreelekha Mitra accused renowned Malayalam director Ranjith of misbehavior during a project discussion, creating controversy for the Pinarayi Vijayan government already under scrutiny for handling the Hema panel report. Ranjith denied the allegations, claiming to be the real victim. Women’s Commission chairperson P Sathidevi stated Ranjith should step down if the allegations are…

David Moot, an American interior painter and designer, acquired a cliffside home on Cape Cod for $395,000 despite warnings about coastal erosion. The three-bedroom house sits only 7.6 metres from a deteriorating cliff. This purchase exemplifies a growing trend of buying scenic properties at significant discounts amid climate change concerns.

Dr Ramesh Babu Peramsetty, a physician of Indian origin, was fatally shot in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Founder and medical director of Crimson Care Network, he was pronounced dead at the scene. Known for his contributions during the Covid-19 pandemic, he is survived by his wife and four children. The network requested privacy for his family.

Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., seems to have been financially rewarded for taking a stand against transgender athletes in women’s sports, but his critics aren’t backing down.  Moulton raised $547,153 from Election Day in November to the end of 2024, according to The Boston Globe. That figure is 10 times higher than what he raised in…