Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has criticised The Washington Post’s decision to lay off his son, foreign affairs columnist Ishaan Tharoor, describing it as a “perverse act of self-immolation”.Reacting on X, Tharoor wrote: “The bizarre thing about this so-called ‘business decision’ by The Washington Post is that @ishaantharoor’s column flourished on the Internet,” adding that Ishaan…
Chef and filmmaker Vikas Khanna returns with ‘Imaginary Rain’, based on his 2023 book, starring Shabana Azmi and Prateik Patil. The film explores love, loss, and healing through food. A viral clip shows Shabana and Prateik’s emotional bond, as they recall Smita Patil. Khanna calls directing Shabana his biggest privilege. Chef and filmmaker Vikas Khanna…
NEW DELHI: India’s medical technology (medtech) sector is set to get its first dedicated investment fund, which will also support the government’s ‘Make in India‘ push. A clutch of investors and industry veterans led by Ganesh Sabat, former CEO of SMT (Sahajanand Medical Technologies), a major cardiac stent player, are floating a Rs 1,000 crore…
Lettuce has a strange habit of going bad exactly when it is finally needed. It looks fine when bought, sits confidently in the fridge, and then suddenly shows brown edges, limp texture, and that unmistakable smell of something past its prime. The best way to store lettuce in the fridge to stop browning and keep…
Morne Morkel and Albie Morkel (IANS Phoro) NEW DELHI: When India take on South Africa in their opening Super 8 clash of the T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, the spotlight will not only be on the players but also on an extraordinary family duel unfolding behind the scenes.Go…
The wedding reception of filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya’s daughter, Eesha Barjatya, turned into a glittering affair in Mumbai as several celebrities from the film and sports world arrived to bless the newlyweds. The grand celebration is being held at JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu, with many prominent faces making stylish appearances on the red carpet. The wedding…
HYDERABAD: About 300 dog carcasses were found dumped in a pit in Jagtial district in the latest case of alleged mass killing of strays in Telangana, taking the total number of dogs found dead in the state this month to nearly 900. The latest alleged killings in Pegadapally, 200km from Hyderabad, occurred Thursday, allegedly on…
India’s H.S. Prannoy (PTI Photo) The Badminton World Federation has acknowledged the concerns raised by players at the India Open Super 750 in New Delhi, while maintaining that the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex remains a significant upgrade as a venue and is capable of hosting major global events. In an official statement issued after engaging…
UAE Ramadan 2026: Reduced Work Hours Explained for Private Sector Employees As the holy month of Ramadan 1447 AH begins across the UAE, workplaces nationwide are adjusting schedules to reflect both the spiritual rhythm of the month and legal labour requirements. Under Cabinet Decision No. 1 of 2022 implementing Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021,…
Hillary Clinton denies knowledge of Epstein crimes in House Testimony (AP) Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton testified for more than six hours behind closed doors on Thursday before the Republican-led House Oversight Committee as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.The deposition, held in the Clintons’ hometown of Chappaqua, New…
