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Singer and actor Prashant Tamang passed away at the age of 43 on Sunday. 

According to film critic Rajesh Ghatani, who was close to Tamang, he died  at his residence in Delhi. 

‘He passed away this morning at his apartment in Delhi,’ Ghatani told an online news portal, "The cause of death was suspected to be a heart attack,” he added. 

Tamang rose to fame after  winning the third  edition of Indian Idol, a popular singing Indian reality show. He later sang for several Nepali films. 

He made his acting debut in Nepali films with ‘Gorkhapaltan 2’ directed by Narayan Rayamajhi. 

He worked as a playback singer for a Nepali film for the first time with ‘Himmat 2’.

Born in Darjeeling, India, Tamang married air hostess Martha Elly in 2011. They have a daughter. 

After the news of Tamang’s death, condolences are pouring in on social media.

Veteran actor and comedian T.K. Carter, known for his roles in The Thing and the television series Punky Brewster, has died at the age of 69, authorities said. Carter was pronounced dead Friday evening after sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of an unresponsive man at a residence in Duarte, California. Officials said no foul play is suspected, and the cause of death was not disclosed.

Born Thomas Kent Carter in New York City and raised in Southern California, he began his career in stand-up comedy before moving into film and television. His breakout role came in John Carpenter’s 1982 cult horror classic The Thing, where he played Nauls, the base cook. He later became a familiar face on television in the 1980s.

Carter also appeared in films including Runaway Train, Ski Patrol and Space Jam, leaving behind a diverse body of work.

I’ve been growing herbs in the garden long enough to know they don’t require much. Just water, sunlight and my best intentions. In the garden, herbs are forgiving plants. They aren’t fussy about soil pH, almost never need fertilizer, and can power through if you occasionally forget to water them.

But when the weather turns cold and their outdoor beds become inhospitable, I grow some of my culinary friends on a sunny kitchen windowsill, even as they become more needy.

I say “some” because herbs are tricky plants to grow indoors. Dill and fennel have large root systems, making them impractical contenders for indoor pots. Basil tends to grow straggly because it requires intense sunlight, which is just about impossible to achieve indoors. And the way lavender and chamomile spread makes them best left outdoors.

Rosemary, sage, oregano, thyme and bay laurel, however, will get by indoors if cared for properly. Parsley may grow well, too, but only if planted in a deep pot, provided with supplemental artificial lighting and fertilized regularly. Cilantro is hit or miss, but there’s no harm in giving it a try.

Potted herbs are susceptible to root rot, so it’s important that containers have drainage holes at their bottoms and that you fill them with a well-draining potting mix.

Place plants near the brightest light source available. In the home, that typically means near a south-facing window; west-facing is second-best.

Providing artificial lighting for 14-16 hours a day would be even better: Set fluorescent lights 5-10 inches above the tops of plants, or LED lights 15-20 inches above them, adjusting their heights as plants grow. If using grow lights, apply a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half-strength every two weeks.

Monitor moisture levels closely. Underwatering is preferable to overwatering, so if you’re not sure if your plants need a drink, plunge your finger into the soil up to your second knuckle and feel around for moisture. Water only when the soil starts to feel dry near the roots, but don’t let the soil remain dry for long.

Place containers in the sink and let a very slow stream of cool water from the faucet moisten the soil until it runs out of the pot’s drainage hole. Let the water absorb for a few minutes, then assess the soil, which should be moist but not soggy. Then return the plant to its sunny perch until the soil dries again.

Growing fresh herbs in the kitchen over winter is a cook’s dream. The plants may struggle, and they’ll likely grow slower and smaller, but it’s worth the effort to be able to pluck fragrant leaves that taste like summer at a moment’s notice. It’ll even save you a few bucks – and a trip to the market

Authorities in New Mexico have issued an arrest warrant for director and Emmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield in connection with alleged child sex abuse, police said Friday. The warrant follows a complaint filed by an Albuquerque Police Department investigator accusing Busfield of inappropriate sexual contact with a minor on the set of the television series The Cleaning Lady.

The complaint includes that the child alleged the incidents occurred when he was 7 and 8 years old, between late 2022 and early 2024. The child’s mother reported the allegations to Child Protective Services, prompting an investigation that began in November 2024 after a referral from a hospital doctor.

The warrant lists two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor. Court documents say the child has since been diagnosed with anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Busfield’s attorney and agent did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The actor has denied the allegations through legal filings.