December 9, 2025

Kalinga Literary Festival 2026 Launches National Book Review Contest with Penguin Random House

Kalinga Literary Festival in Bhubaneswar announces a national book review contest with Penguin Random House. Top writers like Vikram Sampath will feature. The contest runs till Dec 22 with ₹10,000 prize.

December 9, 2025

Jaipur High Court Evacuated Again After Latest Bomb Threat on Dec 9, 2025

Jaipur Bench of Rajasthan High Court was evacuated after a bomb threat email caused panic. Police found no explosives. This was the fourth threat in 40 days, halting court work.

December 9, 2025

Japan’s Shichi-Go-San Festival Now Blesses Pets Amid Declining Childbirth Rates

At Tokyo’s Ichigaya Kamegaoka shrine, pets in kimonos join the traditional Shichi-Go-San festival. Once a children’s rite, the event now embraces dogs, reflecting Japan’s low birth rates and a booming pet industry.

December 9, 2025

Japan’s Shichi-Go-San Festival Now Blesses Pets Amid Declining Childbirth Rates

At Tokyo’s Ichigaya Kamegaoka shrine, pets in kimonos join the traditional Shichi-Go-San festival. Once a children’s rite, the event now embraces dogs, reflecting Japan’s low birth rates and a booming pet industry.

December 9, 2025

NIA, J&K Police Search Multiple Sites in Anantnag After Doctor's Arrest in Red Fort Blast Case

NIA and J&K Police launched multiple searches in Anantnag following clues from arrested doctor Dr. Adeel Rather, linked to the Red Fort blast. Officials probe his brother's role too.