=KOLKATA/NEW DELHI: Olympic bronze medallist and multiple Grand Slam doubles champion Leander Paes crossed over to the BJP on Tuesday, exiting the Trinamool Congress after a brief stint.At BJP headquarters in New Delhi, Paes, 52, framed the move as a new “responsibility” after four decades in sport. “I have played for the country… I wish…
In a significant step following the recent thaw in bilateral ties, an Indian business delegation has travelled to China, marking the first such visit in over five years after relations were frozen due to the 2020 Eastern Ladakh military standoff.A delegation from the Punjab, Haryana, Delhi Chambers of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) is currently visiting…
Viveck Vaswani has weighed in on Jaya Bachchan’s often-discussed reactions to paparazzi, saying her public “aggravation” is not how she has always been. In a conversation, Vaswani reflected on her personality, her past stardom, and how her current public image may have evolved over time. He added that her nature back then was “very sweet.”…
Steven Lyons, 45, one of Scotland’s most notorious gangland figures, is set to be deported to Spain following his arrest at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport on Saturday. Indonesian authorities said Lyons, who arrived on a flight from Singapore, is wanted in Spain over organised crime, drug trafficking, money laundering, and a murder…
CBSE cracks down on exam paper leaks, unauthorised fees in Class 10 process The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released two important circulars reinforcing examination integrity and student protection norms ahead of ongoing and upcoming board processes. In the first directive, the Board has imposed a strict prohibition on the distribution or mishandling…
Bittu Tabahi, a 20-year-old from Madhya Pradesh, single-handedly cleaned the Ajnar River. He began this solo mission on Republic Day, removing vast amounts of garbage and algae. Initially facing skepticism online, his efforts were amplified by industrialist Anand Mahindra. Bittu’s dedication has transformed the river, inspiring many to join such causes. We all know that…
Farah Khan visited Krishna Shroff’s Bandra home, joking about Dilip’s ₹50k salary (“Kaneez ki umeedein”), while Jackie defended Krishna’s Hindi. Krishna showcased her minimalist home (co-designed with Ayesha) and her TV stints (Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 runner-up, The 50) plus MMA Matrix gym. Farah Khan paid a visit to Krishna Shroff’s home in Bandra, where…
NEW DELHI: With the Transgender Person (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 becoming law with President of India Droupadi Murmu’s assent on Monday, all eyes are now on the way forward as the amendments do away with the provisions in the 2019 law that allowed “self-perceived gender identity” to be the basis for self-determination and…
Dubai has announced a package of economic measures, including incentives worth AED 1 billion, to support businesses and individuals over the next three to six months amid global supply disruptions linked to the ongoing West Asia conflict.The initiatives, approved by the Executive Council of Dubai in a meeting chaired by Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin…
A former Cognizant employee wins $8.4 million in a lawsuit that alleged hiring bias against Cognizant that the company only prefers Indians and fires Americans. A former employee of Cognizant Technology Solutions went to court alleging hiring bias by the company, as he was laid off in 2016 after working in the company for a…
