How Orthodox Jewish families are finding ways to support their trans children

Ziva Mann remembers how joyful and smiley her daughter was as a child — the family even gave her the nickname “Giggles.” “She was just sunshine,” Mann said. That changed around second grade, when her joy began to fade. “She got sadder and sadder,” Mann recalled. “It was like watching someone disappear.” Mann later realized … Read more

Achyut Potdar passes away at 91: Hansal Mehta says it was a ‘privilege’ to work with him; fans recall his iconic ‘Kehna Kya Chahte Ho’ dialogue from ‘3 Idiots’ | Hindi Movie News

Veteran actor Achyut Potdar, widely known for his role as a professor in Rajkumar Hirani’s ‘3 Idiots’, passed away on August 18, 2025. He was 91. The actor, who acted in more than 125 Hindi and Marathi films and over 100 TV serials, reportedly breathed his last at Jupiter Hospital in Thane. The cause of … Read more

RushTok backlash: Why sororities aren’t letting prospects post

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Kylan Darnell became an overnight celebrity in the TikTok niche that documents the glitzy, ritualistic recruitment process for sororities. As a 21-year-old rising senior four years later, she’s taking more of her sorority life offline. Darnell has until now been the embodiment of RushTok, a week-long marathon that has teens at schools … Read more

Execution date set for Florida man who killed estranged wife’s sister and parents, set fire to house

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A Florida man who fatally stabbed his estranged wife’s sister and parents and then set fire to their house is scheduled for execution in Florida under a death warrant signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. David Pittman, 63, is set to die Sept. 17 in the record-extending 12th execution scheduled for this … Read more

Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda’s crackling chemistry at New York event goes VIRAL; fans ask ‘Will announce their relationship soon?’ |

Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda have once again set the internet abuzz, this time with their undeniable chemistry during an event they attended in New York City. Viral Video The rumoured couple, who have been linked for years but have never officially confirmed a relationship, headed to NYC to attend the India Day Parade. The … Read more

OpenAI rolls out affordable ChatGPT Go plan in India at Rs 399 with UPI integration | Technology News

OpenAI, on Tuesday, August 19, introduced ChatGPT Go, its new subscription plan specifically designed for India at Rs 399 per month. With the new plan, the company aims to make advanced AI tools more accessible to India’s rapidly growing user base.For OpenAI, India has emerged as ChatGPT’s second-largest market worldwide with millions of users ranging … Read more

The last dance? Organizers of North America’s largest powwow say 2026 will be the event’s final year

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — For decades, tens of thousands of people have descended upon Albuquerque for what is billed as North America’s largest powwow, a celebration showcasing Indigenous dancers, musicians and artisans from around the world. Organizers announced Saturday that 2026 will be the last time the cultural event is held, saying via email and social … Read more