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Tennis star Anna Kournikova and music icon Enrique Iglesias boast a combined net worth of $160 million in 2025. While Kournikova's fame transcended her $4 million prize money through lucrative endorsements, Iglesias' wealth stems from over 130 million record sales and global tours. Both have strategically invested in Miami real estate, contributing to their substantial shared fortune.
An Indian-origin man, Badal Dholaria, faces murder charges after allegedly driving his Tesla at over 150 mph while drunk, causing a fatal collision. The crash killed 41-year-old Alix Mari Sparks. Dholaria, who sustained only minor injuries, has pleaded not guilty to multiple felony DUI counts. Investigators found .08% blood alcohol content.
Satwinder Singh told the police that the incident was fabricated and whatever happened inside the cab was consensual. He also said New Zealand women are 'forward and promiscuous'. The court found him guilty of rape charges and sentenced him to seven years and two months' jail. The judge refused to give him any hardship discount because of the fact that he is a Sikh Indian, and not from New Zealand.
An Indian-origin former doctor, Oumair Aejaz, received a 35-60 year prison sentence for secretly recording over 13,000 videos of women and children. The investigation began after his wife discovered the recordings, which included their own children and female relatives, as well as victims at a swim school and hospitals.
A video of immigration attorney Sheela Murthy, reportedly urging attendees to 'kick President Donald Trump's a**,' has sparked controversy. Former Biden advisor Ajay Jain Bhutoria condemned the rhetoric, emphasizing that violence is never the answer. Murthy, founder of Murthy Law Firm, made the remarks at an ITServe Alliance event, seemingly to reassure IT workers about Trump's immigration policies.
An Indian man, Ankur Tyagi, is returning to Delhi from Sweden, finding life there emotionally easier despite Europe's clean air and systems. He misses the strong community and human contact, stating that while India has chaos, it also offers support. Tyagi acknowledges Delhi's pollution but prioritizes the 'oxygen' of friends and family, a sentiment echoed by others considering similar moves.
Struggling with hard avocados? Several simple home methods can speed up ripening. From natural room-temperature softening to using paper bags with bananas or apples for a quick boost, you can achieve creamy avocados faster. Even oven-wrapping offers a last-minute solution. Learn how to tell when your avocado is perfectly ripe and avoid common mistakes.
A viral Instagram video shows a US-based couple explaining why they moved to India after 17 years. The woman says motherhood, short maternity leave and rising healthcare costs made life stressful. She says India offered quicker care, easier access to doctors and stronger support, giving their young family more balance and peace of mind.
Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj party faces significant hurdles in Bihar's upcoming elections. Candidate desertions and worker discontent plague the new political force. Both ruling alliances and opposition accuse Jan Suraaj of being a 'B team,' raising questions about its electoral viability and potential to act as a spoiler.
Satheesh, accused of abetting his wife Athulya's suicide in Sharjah, was detained at Thiruvananthapuram airport upon his return. Athulya's parents alleged harassment and dowry dissatisfaction since their marriage in 2014, claiming he assaulted her before her death. Despite anticipatory bail, he faces investigation by the crime branch under charges including abetment of suicide and dowry prohibition act.

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