Reform UK leader Nigel Farage Nigel Farage’s decision to resign as MP for Clacton and immediately seek re-election has triggered an extraordinary political row, with Labour, the Conservatives, Liberal Democrats and several other parties refusing to contest what they have branded a “fake” by-election.The controversy has also disrupted Reform UK’s campaign in the high-stakes Greater…
A ceremonial metal trident bearing the image of Goddess Bhadrakali, a stone idol of Nandi and a stone idol of six-headed Kartikeya (Image credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: Australia on Thursday announced that it will return three ancient Indian artefacts, a ceremonial metal trident bearing the image of Goddess Bhadrakali, a stone idol of Nandi and…
For most employees, the EPF Scheme, 2026 is not about starting afresh. Rather, it represents a transition to a modernised framework. (AI image) The Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 2026 has generated significant interest among employees across India. While the new scheme replaces the Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 1952 and forms part of the social security…
Ahead of ‘Dhamaal 4’, Jaaved Jafferi says he’s never nervous before releases and reveals the original ‘Dhamaal’ wasn’t meant to be a franchise—it succeeded later as a cult film. He blames poor marketing for its muted debut, compares it to Star Wars, and calls Dhamaal India’s pioneering movie franchise. With ‘Dhamaal 4’ approaching its release,…
NEW DELHI: Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has strongly criticised the selectors for leaving Sanju Samson out of India’s T20I squad for the upcoming Zimbabwe tour, calling the decision “just unfair”. Ashwin also warned that frequent changes in the team could create insecurity among players and hurt India’s T20 setup.Speaking on his YouTube show Ash…
He left home with Rs 1,000, worked as a security guard, and never went to college. Today, he’s a software engineer at the same company that first hired him. (Photo: LinkedIn) For millions of Indian students, the dream is simple: score well in Class 12, crack an entrance exam, earn a B.Tech degree and land…
Farmers in rural Japan transform rice paddies into enormous living artworks. Tokio Nakano, an eighty-one-year-old artist, leads this intricate planting process. This year’s designs honor local figures and a popular comedian duo. The family has dedicated sixteen years to creating these public agricultural masterpieces. Visitors can admire the vibrant rice field art until the season’s…
On Friday, July 10, 2026, at 06:44 PM, the Moon will transit Taurus. This period is marked by a growing desire to improve the quality of life, and an emphasis on money, beauty, comfort and tranquillity.Taurus is associated with the planet Venus, which is the planet of luxury, love, money, art and sensuality. As the…
Actor Suvinder Vicky says communities across Punjab are organising screenings of ‘Satluj,’ calling it “seva,” after OTT pulled the film within 48 hours over security concerns. He praised co-star Diljit Dosanjh’s discipline and patience on set, recalled tough torture scenes, and said the film’s long CBFC battle finally ended in an overwhelmingly positive audience response….
NEW DELHI: There were tears, and heartbreaking scenes as Afghanistan cricket bid an emotional farewell to former fast bowler Shapoor Zadran. Star spinner Rashid Khan, wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran and several other Afghanistan cricketers were seen breaking down while paying their final respects to their former teammate, whose death has left the country’s cricket…
