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A Sikh student fought against Victoria Ambulance, the state ambulance service agency in Australia's Victoria, afte he was asked to get clean shaven for the proper fitting of PPE mask. The paramedic trainee said he was shocked and decided to fight the case even though Victoria Ambulance allowed him to wear mask on his beard using Singh Thatta technique.

An Indian-origin Sikh man, claiming US citizenship, was denied entry into Canada by a border officer due to a prior criminal record. The man accused the officer of religious discrimination, but the officer explained the decision was based on Canadian databases and laws, not his religion or origin. The video of the interaction that the man recorded went viral.

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.

A devastating fire at The Social Seminole in Florida has left many Florida State University students, including around 30 Indian students, severely impacted. One student, Preet Harsoda, suffered life-threatening burns and is in intensive care. Many students lost all their belongings, prompting widespread support and fundraising efforts from the university community.

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.

An Indian national, Jagjit Singh, visiting Canada on a temporary visa, has been convicted of criminally harassing two teenage girls near their school. Singh's actions, including attempting to take photos and putting his arm around a student, led to his arrest and a jail sentence following which he has been ordered to be deported and never to return to Canada.

In a shocking turn of events aboard a Lufthansa flight, Indian national Praneeth Kumar Usiripalli was hit with federal charges in Boston. Allegedly wielding a metal fork as a weapon, he reportedly assaulted two teenagers mid-flight, prompting an emergency diversion to the U.S.

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.

Travis Scott's Mumbai concert at Mahalaxmi Racecourse saw a wave of thefts, with fans reporting the loss of jewellery and mobile phones valued at over Rs 18 lakh. The Tardeo police have registered a case against unknown individuals and are investigating, reviewing CCTV footage to identify and apprehend the culprits responsible for the spree of thefts amidst the thousands-strong crowd.

Bananas offer distinct health advantages based on their ripeness. Green, unripe bananas are packed with resistant starch, promoting steady energy and blood sugar. As they ripen to yellow, starch converts to sugars, providing quicker energy and easier digestion. Overripe bananas even see an increase in antioxidants. Choose your banana wisely for targeted health benefits.

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.