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IIT Kanpur alumnus, 61, struggles to find US tech job for nearly two years

Gautam Dev, a 61-year-old software engineer, is battling the challenges of finding full-time employment after his recent job loss. Financial hardships have forced him to turn to gig work and launch a GoFundMe fundraiser for support. With numerous job applications yielding no success and debts mounting, the uncertainty of his future is prompting him to think about relocating back to India as he nears eligibility for Social Security.

13 Oct 2026 7:58 pm
Man's restaurant chain employs hundreds of hearing-impaired, spreads joy

Ishara is a pioneering restaurant chain that champions inclusivity by hiring individuals with hearing disabilities to amplify the dining experience. Founded by Prashant Issar, the flagship restaurant was designed to prioritize exceptional service alongside high-quality cuisine. By utilizing straightforward communication techniques, staff connect effortlessly with patrons. Comprehensive training programs empower employees with vital skills, fostering confidence and a strong sense of belonging as

13 Oct 2026 8:00 am
Brain cancer diagnosis: Man blamed headaches on stress before scan revealed tumour

At first, Kash Raju dismissed his worsening health as the result of stress and a busy family routine. However, persistent headaches and dizziness led him to seek medical assistance, where a CT scan disclosed a diagnosis of grade 4 astrocytoma, an aggressive brain cancer. He promptly had emergency surgery and began NHS treatment, with a prognosis suggesting he may have only 12 to 18 months left.

13 Oct 2026 6:43 am
Chenab and Anji Khad Bridges Boost Rail Connectivity to Kashmir

he Chenab Rail Bridge and Anji Khad Bridge are strengthening all-weather rail connectivity to Kashmir, linking the Valley more seamlessly with the national railway network through the 272-km UdhampurSrinagarBaramulla Rail Link (USBRL).The rail link is expected to facilitate the movement of Kashmir's apples, cherries, dry fruits and handicrafts to markets across India, while enabling the more efficient transportation of essential commodities and industrial goods, including cement, automobiles, fo

12 Oct 2026 5:25 pm
Devotee Injured as Speeding Car Hits Parked Two-Wheeler in Thoothukudi

A devotee was seriously injured after a speeding car crashed into a parked two-wheeler near a tea stall at Maninagar bridge near Sathankulam in Thoothukudi district on Saturday.The devotee, who was returning from the Kulasekarapattinam Mutharamman Temple and was having tea near the shop, was flung into the air after the car hit the parked bike.

12 Oct 2026 5:25 pm
Chiram | Song - Namo Namo Shivasankara

Watch the lyrical song 'Namo Namo Shivasankara' from Malayalam movie 'Chiram' starring Anoop Menon, Aiswarya Midhun Koroth, Geethi Sangeetha and Sreekanth Murali. 'Namo Namo Shivasankara' is sung by Naveen and Sreelal Nandagovindam, with music composed by Girish Narayanan. Lyrics of 'Chiram' song 'Namo Namo Shivasankara' are written by Alok Ranjan Jha. To know more about 'Namo Namo Shivasankara' song from 'Chiram', watch the lyrical video.

12 Oct 2026 5:25 pm
Devotees Attend Sacred Bhasma Aarti at Ujjains Mahakaleshwar Temple

Devotees witnessed the sacred Bhasma Aarti at the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, offering prayers and seeking blessings.

12 Oct 2026 5:25 pm