Amethi voters split on Rahul Gandhi’s return. Mixed sentiments: optimism, skepticism. Congress indecisive on candidate. Locals await decision eagerly. TOI interviewees express varied views. Expectations high on potential contest against Smriti Irani.

United States is a safe country and it “cares deeply” for the well-being of Indian students, its Ambassador Eric Garcetti said here on Friday and assured their parents that “their children are our children” when they are in the US. While the US remains a preferred destination for higher studies among Indian students, the string of such cases has raised concern among the Indo-American community as well as the Indian population.

Geetha Bhatt, 37, learned mandala art through YouTube videos during the COVID-19 pandemic.