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Ratna Bahadur Tamang, a Nepali chef, lost both hands in a 2015 earthquake accident. Undeterred, he learned to cook again, gaining fame through social media and a MasterChef India appearance. Now, he's building a holistic space, Ratna Tamang Kitchen Studio, to empower others facing adversity through cooking and community feeding programs.

South Pars is not simply an Iranian asset. It is part of the world’s largest natural gas field, shared with Qatar, whose LNG exports underpin energy supply chains across Europe and Asia. When Israel struck that field, it was not just hitting Iran’s revenues. It was destabilising a system tied to a Gulf partner that matters deeply to Washington.

Eid ul Fitr 2026 will be celebrated on Friday, March 20, by millions across North Africa, the Middle East and Europe, marking a rare global alignment. This synchronised observance highlights evolving religious practices in an interconnected world, though some nations like India will celebrate a day later due to local moon-sighting traditions.

India would do well to separate US the nation, from its misrepresentative Donald Trump

Saudi Arabia has called upon Muslims to sight the Shawwal crescent moon on Wednesday evening, March 18, 2026, to determine the start of Eid Al Fitr. This sighting dictates the end of Ramadan and the beginning of the festival. Many global Muslim communities await Saudi Arabia's announcement, though South Asian nations may observe a day later based on local moon sightings.

From concocting citations to misreading observations as judgements, AI’s hallucination problem has reached Indian courtrooms

Saudi Arabia has officially announced the Eid Al Fitr 2026 public holidays for government, private, and non-profit sectors. The break for private and non-profit employees begins March 18, 2026, lasting four days. The exact start of Eid depends on the crescent moon sighting, with official confirmation to follow.

Donald Trump defended accepting a luxury jet from Qatar for Air Force One, calling it a free gift and accusing Democrats of outrage over a cost-saving deal. Critics argue it violates the Emoluments Clause, citing ethical concerns and potential corruption. The White House defends the arrangement, stating the Pentagon would accept the jet, not Trump personally, negating bribery accusations.

Columbia University disclosed $1.2 billion in foreign funding, primarily from China and England, as per new US Department of Education data. This renewed scrutiny on foreign donations follows federal compliance measures. The university stated it is adhering to Section 117 of the Higher Education Act, requiring reporting of foreign gifts exceeding $250,000.

Qatar royalty seems to have had little use for it, but Trump can barely wait

Qatar's influence in America faces scrutiny. The Gulf state's economic power funds its presence in US military, academia, politics, media, and business. Qatar is a major donor to US universities and spends millions on lobbying. Its wealth fund invests in US infrastructure. Critics raise concerns about academic freedom and foreign policy influence.

U.S. colleges and universities reported over $5.2 billion in foreign gifts and contracts for 2025, with Qatar as the top source. The Department of Education's enhanced reporting portal now tracks these disclosures, highlighting significant funding to institutions like Carnegie Mellon and MIT. Investigations into delayed or inaccurate filings are also underway.

Donald Trump defended the potential acquisition of a $400 million jet from Qatar for the Department of Defense, dismissing concerns about it being a personal gift. He rebuked a reporter questioning the deal, likening it to accepting a 'gimme' in golf.

Donald Trump's acceptance of a private jet from Qatar has sparked a rare rift within the MAGA world. Prominent right-wing figures are denouncing the move as unethical and potentially illegal, raising concerns about conflicts of interest and Qatari influence.