India is home to hundreds of big and small rivers which have shaped the identity, culture, tourism and economy of the land. These are more than water bodies as these rivers have supported farming, fishing, drinking water, and are also known for their religious significance. However, do you know which river flows through the most…
JAMMU: A bitter dispute over identity and regional recognition rocked J&K assembly for a second straight day after opposition leader Sunil Sharma of BJP dismissed the existence of the “Pir Panjal region” — triggering protests, walkouts and demands for an apology from lawmakers.CM Omar Abdullah said Thursday that Sharma’s remarks had “angered an entire region”…
India’s telecom operators together owed more than Rs 1.77 lakh crore in adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues to the government up to FY25, with Vodafone Idea accounting for the largest share, according to official data shared with Parliament, PTI reported.The data showed that debt-laden Vodafone Idea’s total liability stands at Rs 89,952 crore. Bharti Group’s…
Namashi Chakraborty, son of veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty and yesteryear star Yogita Bali, has opened up about the defining moment that shaped his approach to the film industry — a lesson in discomfort delivered before his very first audition.Speaking to Pooja Samant, Namashi recalled how he began searching for work independently in Mumbai in 2016….
RCB’s captain Smriti Mandhana, left, with teammate Georgia Voll (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) The winners of the Women’s Premier League 2026 final walked away with a prize cheque of Rs 6 crore, underlining the league’s growing financial stability and consistency at the top level of women’s franchise cricket. The amount mirrors the prize money awarded to…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s captain Smriti Mandhana and teammate Georgia Voll (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) The Women’s Premier League has quickly established itself as a landmark tournament in women’s cricket, delivering high-quality competition, packed stadiums and memorable finals since its inception in 2023. In just four editions, the league has already produced a clear pattern of dominance,…
There’s a Hindustani proverb that states: Hammam mein sab nange hain. The phrase refers to public bathhouses common in Persian, Mughal, or Ottoman societies. The phrase’s literal translation is: In a bathhouse, everyone is naked. The idea is that there’s no point pretending behind a veil of hypocrisy because, when the judgement comes, we are…
Florida lawmakers are advancing legislation that would prohibit the use of the term “West Bank” across K-12 public schools and state agencies, including public colleges and universities, and require the use of the term “Judea and Samaria” instead.The proposal would apply not only to official state government materials but also to new instructional content and…
Bhutan follows a regulated tourism system, and entry rules differ slightly for travellers from neighbouring countries. According to information published on Bhutan’s official tourism portal, here is what visitors from India, Bangladesh and the Maldives need to know before planning their trip. For more details and clarity, visit their offical page. Entry requirements for Indian…
