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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In a recent finding that could reshape public health policy globally, a new research study demonstrates that the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY), India’s flagship healthcare programme, is achieving far more than its primary objective. It is fundamentally transforming the financial resilience of India’s poor, creating a silent yet powerful ripple effect throughout the economy.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Mallika Sarabhai was around 10 years old when she was introduced to the idea of art for social change by her mother, noted dancer and choreographer Mrinalini. “Amma, who had been born and brought up in the south, moved to Gujarat after her wedding.

international students in the US have received emails from the US State Department instructing them to self-deport due to alleged involvement in campus activism. Immigration attorneys confirmed to TOI's Lubna Kably that some Indian students are also among those affected, with actions as minor as sharing a social media post leading to visa revocations. This crackdown follows a directive from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, which mandates social media reviews of both current international students and new applicants for student visas. Those found in violation face visa cancellations, making them ineligible to study in the US. Axios previously reported that this effort, powered by artificial intelligence, has resulted in the revocation of over 300 student visas. Affected students have been informed that their Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) records have been terminated, leaving them no grace period to stay in the country. The email states, «On behalf of the US Department of State, the Bureau of Consular Affairs Visa Office hereby informs you that additional information became available after your visa was issued. As a result, your F-1 visa with expiration date XXXXX was revoked in accordance with Section 221(i) of the US Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended.»

Neha Kakkar’s Melbourne concert turned controversial after she arrived three hours late, leading to audience frustration and booing. A video of the incident went viral, showing the singer in tears as she apologized to the crowd. Following the backlash, Neha took to social media to clarify her side of the story, blaming the event organisers for multiple failures. She accused them of not providing accommodations, failing to pay vendors, and abandoning the event altogether. However, the organisers have now responded, strongly refuting her claims and have instead blamed her for their loss. The event management company countered Neha’s allegations, calling them completely false. They insisted that they had made all necessary arrangements, including securing luxury transportation and five-star hotel accommodations for the singer and her team. According to them, the real reason behind the chaos was Neha’s late arrival, which led to significant financial losses. The organisers later shared detailed expense reports, revealing that they had suffered losses amounting to $529,000 (approx Rs 4.5 cr).

Democracy Institute poll reveals Donald Trump leading George Clooney 50% to 46% in a hypothetical 2028 presidential matchup, with 4% undecided. The survey of 1,300 likely voters, conducted March 25–26 (margin of error ±3%), highlights the political divide between the two celebrities—Trump, a polarizing GOP figure, and Clooney, a longtime Democratic donor and critic. While Clooney hasn’t declared candidacy, speculation about his run has grown as Democrats grapple with a post-Biden direction. Trump, meanwhile, has repeatedly targeted the actor on social media, dismissing him as a “failed political pundit” and accusing him of flip-flopping on support for Kamala Harris.

American political satire, and the latest meme making rounds on social media is proof of that. The internet recently has found its newest obsession, an AI-generated video of Vice President JD Vance meticulously applying Cheeto dust to President Donald Trump’s face, as if he were his personal makeup artist. Yes, you read that right. The video, which has been widely shared, seems to draw inspiration from a satirical illustration by The New Yorker's Barry Blitt. The artwork, part of the Kvetchbook series, hilariously imagines Trump commenting on Vance’s supposed makeup habits, with the phrase, “Maybe tone it down with the Maybelline, Captain Eyeliner.” To which Vance responds, “Girl, look how orange you look.” See here If you've been online for more than five minutes, you’d know that jokes about Trump's tan are nothing new. His ever-changing skin tone, ranging from “mildly sun-kissed” to “radioactive tangerine”, has been a long-time favourite among meme makers. But this latest version takes it a step further by throwing JD Vance into the mix, who has been at the centre of his own internet ridicule due to speculation about his eyeliner use. Of course, social media had a field day. Some were amused, some were horrified, and some just couldn't look away.

Ranveer Allahbadia, stand-up comedian Swati Sachdeva finds herself in trouble and received backlash from social media users for her recent YouTube episode. The in clip, which has now gone viral, Sachdeva jokes about her mother finding her vibrator. Social media users are questioning whether there should be limits to humour, especially when it involves parents and family. The episode was uploaded by Sachdeva on YouTube eight days ago. It shows her recounting how her mother, trying to be the «cool mother,» found the device and awkwardly initiated a conversation. She joked, «I was sure she (her mother) was going to ask me to lend the vibrator. She started calling it (the vibrator) a gadget, a toy. I was like, 'I swear, Mom, it belongs to Papa.' She said, 'Don't speak nonsense; I know his choice.' Sachdeva makes joes on various subjects on the he episode, named 'Family First'. She added a disclaimer in the description box, which reads, „The video contains occasional use of strong language and adult humour for comedic purposes; viewer discretion is advised.“

Myanmar and Thailand on Friday has claimed more than a thousand lives so far. Myanmar’s Junta said on Saturday that at least 1,002 people had been killed and 2,376 others injured. The death toll and injuries are expected to rise. In Thailand, at least eight people died in the capital, where a high-rise building under construction collapsed. The devastation caused by the Myanmar-Thailand earthquake, shown in dozens of shocking videos and photos circulating on social media, has caused concerns in India too. India has recorded 159 earthquakes of varying magnitudes from November 2024 to February 2025, with the latest being a magnitude 4.0 in Delhi on February 17, as per a PIB press release. Many people have observed that earthquakes have been occurring more frequently in recent years. While it may seem like earthquakes are becoming more frequent, actual frequency of earthquakes may not have substantially increased. The feeling that earthquakes are becoming common could be due to more earthquakes being recorded and a heightened awareness of natural disasters due to social media. However, human activities like mining, dam building, and groundwater extraction can trigger earthquakes, leading to an increase in the number of human-induced earthquakes.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. MUMBAI : Financial influencers registered with the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi) may face scrutiny from the market regulator as it continues cracking down on social media creators spreading financial misinformation. The regulator is looking at harmonising the advertisement code for different types of Sebi-regulated entities, Tuhin Kanta Pandey, chairperson, Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), told Mint on Saturday.

A Manhattan federal judge on Friday said investors can move forward with claims that Musk committed securities fraud by failing to make timely disclosures to the US Securities and Exchange Commission, posting “misleading tweets about Twitter’s future” and carrying out “a coordinated trading strategy to silently build up” his position in the social media company. Lawyers for Musk and the investors didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment.

digital assets. The moves are the latest in the norm-defying ways the president has leaned into crypto projects that could significantly boost his personal wealth while in office. World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency venture Trump helped launch last year, announced Tuesday that it plans to launch USD1, a stablecoin pegged at a 1-to-1 ratio to the U.S. dollar.

The young man, a 21-year-old student, had boarded the Bangalore Metro after a long and exhausting day. Having just completed an entrance exam, he was both physically and mentally drained. After standing for some time, he finally managed to find an empty seat, allowing him a brief moment of relief during his 40-minute commute. However, his respite was short-lived. Soon after, a woman, likely in her early thirties, entered the metro and directed her gaze toward him. She showed no apparent signs of needing special assistance—she was neither pregnant, injured, nor accompanied by a child. There was nothing visibly indicating that she required the seat more than anyone else. Moreover, the seat he occupied was not designated as a priority or a women’s seat.

Meerut Police has issued a directive prohibiting Eid prayers on public highways, warning of legal consequences for violations. The order specifically applied to the final Friday prayers of Ramzan on March 28 and Eid-Ul-Fitr. Those found violating the directive may face penalties, including the cancellation of passports and driver's licenses.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India’s beauty market is getting too crowded—that’s a line one hears often. New homegrown brands emerge almost every month while more international names announce their entry.

India will send the relief materials to Myanmar aboard an Indian Air Force (IAF) C-130J aircraft from Air Force Station Hindon, sources stated. According to sources, the relief package includes tents, sleeping bags, blankets, ready-to-eat meals, water purifiers, hygiene kits, solar lamps, generator sets, and essential medicines such as paracetamol, antibiotics, syringes, gloves, and bandages. The tremors, including a 7.2-magnitude quake, caused structural damage and panic in Myanmar and neighboring Thailand. An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 on the Richter Scale jolted Myanmar on Friday at 11:56 pm (local time), according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS).

In Dholera, India’s first semiconductor cluster that is emerging as a hub for expat talent, the Gujarat government is aiming to recreate the “look and feel” of their home countries for this tribe of globe trotters. Termed the “Global Tent City” in keeping with Dholera’s terrain, the multi-faceted agglomeration is expected to house food streets from across nations – Taiwan, Korea, Japan, the US, as well as some European nations, a high-end mall and a hotel or guesthouse to cater to the cosmopolitan tastes of the well-travelled employees.

X is down. The social media platform is reportedly facing an outage. As per Downdetector, X reported a surge in user complaints since 12 am on March 29. This follows a similar outage experienced by X, Reddit and MLB.TV on March 28.

The show, which explores the tragic consequences of a 13-year-old boy being accused of murdering a classmate, has garnered significant viewership and critical acclaim.