Bharatpur (Rajasthan): In a scene straight out of a film, a family from Uttarakhand was reunited with their son—whom they had believed dead for nearly a year and a half. Tears, disbelief, and overwhelming emotion filled the “Apna Ghar Ashram” in Bharatpur on Monday, as 28-year-old Umesh suddenly stood alive before his grieving mother and sister. Disappeared During Mental Illness, Presumed Dead According to reports, Umesh, a resident of Nainital, went missing in May 2024 due to mental health issues. His mother, Tara Devi, and sister, Prema Devi, searched for him tirelessly. Despite registering a missing person complaint at Lal Kuan police station, they received no leads.Months turned into a year, hope faded, and the family eventually accepted that Umesh was no longer alive. Rescued...

Agra/Prayagraj: The case of 13-year-old Gauri, who became “Sadhvi Gauri” during this year’s Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, has taken another dramatic turn. Months after reports surfaced that the minor from Agra had been “donated” by her family to the Juna Akhara, the narrative has changed once again. Earlier this year, the controversy erupted when Juna Akhara expelled Mahant Kaushal Giri after allegations that the girl had been pushed into renunciation at a tender age. Gauri was subsequently placed under the care of Agra’s Nari Niketan for protection and counselling. Returned to Family, Then Escaped Back to Her Guru A few days ago, the minor was officially handed over to her parents. However, in a surprising move, she left home soon after and travelled to Haryana to live again with her ...