In a remarkable achievement for Indian cinema, ‘Homebound,’ directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and featuring talents like Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa, has made it to the Top 15 shortlist for the International Feature Film category at the Oscars. ‘Homebound’, India’s official Oscar entry for 2026, continues its strong run. It has made the Top 15…
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Monday slammed Uttarakhand govt for being a silent spectator for two decades to rampant encroachment of forest land in Rishikesh, which was allotted in 1950 to Gandhian Mira Behn by the then UP govt, and said it smacked of nexus between the executive and squatters. The court also sought details…
Americans may have enjoyed some short-term relief in 2025, as President Donald Trump’s tariffs did not immediately drive up living costs. But for 2026 could bring a different picture, economists have warned, with prices expected to rise as businesses start passing the additional tariff costs on to consumers.Last year, United States collected $187 billion more…
Arjun Tendulkar (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Goa’s experiment of promoting all-rounder Arjun Tendulkar, son of legendary Sachin Tendulkar, to open the innings has failed to yield results in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy.Arjun opened the innings for the third consecutive match and once again failed to make an impact with the bat. Opening against Punjab,…
Gautam Gambhir (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has commented on the split coaching setup in India following the Asian Giants’ poor performances in Test cricket under head coach Gautam Gambhir. India suffered two whitewashes at home in the past two years, including a humiliating 0-3 loss to New Zealand in 2024,…
Oman now charges OMR 600 for citizenship applications and OMR 200 for nationality withdrawal/Image: X Applying for Omani citizenship will now come with a clearly defined price tag. In a move aimed at tightening and standardising nationality services, Oman has approved a new fee structure covering both citizenship applications and requests to relinquish nationality, according…
Priyanka Chopra starts 2026 with gratitude, pausing to praise her resilience after a fast-paced journey. In an Instagram video from a sunset beach walk, she vows self-kindness: “Forget to pat yourself on the back sometimes.” She urges perseverance toward light, with Bollywood comeback in Rajamouli’s Varanasi for Sankranthi 2027. Priyanka Chopra is starting 2026 feeling…
XAT 2026 response sheet: The Xavier School of Management (XLRI) has released the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2026 response sheet. Candidates will be able to check and download them from the official website, xatonline.in.Candidates who appeared for the XAT 2026 exam for admission to Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Post Graduate Diploma in Management…
Drying clothes in winter is frustrating in a way summer laundry never is. The sun disappears early, the air feels heavy, and clothes that should dry in a few hours stay damp well into the next day. In many homes, especially apartments, there is little direct sunlight and barely any space for outdoor drying. Using…
According to the Gregorian calendar, this is the first month of the year 2026 will begin. In this year, a number of planetary changes will occur. The most intriguing aspect is that few days after Makar Sankranti, five planets will pass through the sign of Capricorn. This sign is ruled by the planet Saturn, and…
