Suspended school principal arrested for misappropriating Rs 55 lakh in Odisha

A suspended principal in Sonepur district was arrested for misappropriating approximately Rs 55 lakh in government funds, intended for midday meals and other school programs, and investing it in online betting. This marks the third arrest in six months, following similar incidents involving government employees in Ganjam and Kalahandi districts who embezzled funds for online…

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Chargers’ Denzel Perryman escapes gun case fallout as DA decides not to press charges after his recent arrest

Denzel Perryman, Los Angeles Chargers linebacker, is free from gun charges. Authorities released him after a traffic stop incident. The District Attorney will not prosecute him. Five firearms were found, but the case is under further review. Coach Jim Harbaugh showed support. Perryman can now focus on football. He is set to rejoin his team…

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Inside the herbal lab: How research standardises Ayurvedic medicine

Ancient Ayurvedic wisdom is being transformed into modern healthcare products through rigorous scientific standardization. This process ensures the identity, purity, and potency of herbal remedies, from raw ingredients to finished goods. Research institutions and companies are collaborating to validate traditional formulations, making them safe and effective for global markets, boosting India’s booming AYUSH industry.

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Cybercrime surge in Karnataka: Tier-II and III cities now on target, conviction rate remains abysmally low

Cybercrime is spreading beyond Bengaluru to smaller cities in Karnataka, with 8,620 cases reported in the first seven months of 2025. Mysuru alone saw victims lose Rs 25 crore, while the conviction rate for cybercrimes remains low. The government is responding by establishing new cybercrime stations, training officers, and hiring technical experts to combat the…

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Art rings an alarm

The KaBhumM exhibition at the Kerala Museum in Kochi highlights the chronic issue of tidal flooding, often dismissed as poverty rather than climate change. Organized by Resilient Kochi, it uses art and community knowledge to make visible the invisible impacts of climate shifts, urging recognition and action for coastal communities facing daily inundation.

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