Govt to roll out social security schemes for gig workers; e-Shram integration deadline set for June 22The Indian government is set to provide social security benefits to gig and platform workers. These benefits will include accident insuranc...
29 May, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
African proverb of the day: 'No matter how beautiful and well crafted a coffin might look, it will not...' – why no one can escape death and lessons on why no luxury, wealth and outward beauty can hide pain, suffering and sorrowAfrican proverb of the day: An African proverb states that no matter how beautiful a coffin appears, it won't make anyone desire death. Thi...
07 May, 2026, 11.09 PM IST
Train collision kills 15, injures dozens near JakartaA devastating train collision near Jakarta has claimed 14 lives and left 84 injured. The accident occurred when a commuter train struck a t...
28 Apr, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
Beijing court orders Malaysian Airlines to pay damages to families of MH370 victimsA Beijing court has ordered Malaysian Airlines to pay 2.9 million yuan ($410,000) each to the families of eight passengers from the missing...
09 Dec, 2025, 10.10 AM IST
This Indonesian community preserves dead body for years, spends over Rs 4 crore on five-day funerals, here's whyDeep in the highlands of South Sulawesi, Indonesia, the Toraja people follow an extraordinary tradition—preserving the bodies of their dece...
15 Oct, 2025, 03.46 PM IST
John Crawley, known as 'KingBeardX,' dies at 47; Know the family and networth of TikTok starPopular TikTok star John Crawley, known as KingBeardX, is no more. He was 47. Crawley died on August 18, 2025. A GoFundMe campaign was star...
20 Aug, 2025, 07.10 AM IST
TikTok star KingBeardX dies at 47; What led to his sudden death?TikTok sensation John Crawley, known as KingBeardX, passed away on August 18, 2025. He was 47. Crawley died at North Mississippi Medical Ce...
20 Aug, 2025, 07.04 AM IST
TikTok star John Crawley, known as KingBeardX, dies at 47John Crawley, widely known as KingBeardX on TikTok, passed away on August 18, 2025, at the age of 47 due to cardiac arrest after being hosp...
20 Aug, 2025, 05.31 AM IST
Death of labourers at BRO project sites: Govt to bear expenses for transportation of mortal remainsThe Defence Ministry in a statement earlier in the day said Singh has approved the extension of facility of preservation and transportation...
24 Sep, 2023, 02.20 PM IST
Valencia Prime passes out on stage during performance, dies mysteriouslyValencia Prime, a 25-year-old transgender drag artist, died suddenly on Monday night after passing out on stage at Tabu. Valencia Prime was...
16 Sep, 2022, 09.56 PM IST
Bhartiya Mazdoor Sangh urges Centre for free jabs, compensation to workers for medical treatmentOutlining half-a-dozen immediate relief measures for ESIC beneficiaries the BMS urged labour minister Gangwar to extend sickness benefits t...
12 May, 2021, 05.35 PM IST
Love, loss & recovery: Flowers find meaning beyond Valentine's Day this FebruaryThe $35 billion floral industry is perhaps more involved in family joy, grief and milestones than any other.
09 Feb, 2021, 10.14 AM IST
Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather does his bit, offers to cover George Floyd's funeral expensesMayweather Productions and the boxer's agency have yet to respond to a request for comment.
02 Jun, 2020, 05.59 PM IST
Startups are getting into the business of deathAcross the Atlantic, startups dealing with death are taking off as well. With 2.6 billion people dying annually in the US, it is a big busi...
15 Jan, 2017, 01.18 PM IST
Running cemetery a booming business in ChinaFor example, the Lingshan cemetery reported a gross profit margin of 83.3 per cent in 2015. It aims to make 100 million yuan (over 15,000,0...
03 Apr, 2016, 06.49 PM IST
- ESI enhances benefits for employees
The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has enhanced various benefits available to employees covered under the social security sc...
03 Feb, 2008, 10.18 AM IST
- Elephant tramples man to death
An elderly man was trampled to death and his wife critically injured when an elephant attacked them at village Rangamati under Kalunga poli...
03 Jan, 2008, 02.24 PM IST