The 72nd National Film Awards will not follow its usual New Delhi tradition this time, with the ceremony instead set for Gujarat on September 22. At Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, near the Statue of Unity, President Droupadi Murmu will present the awards. Indian cinema’s best from 2024 will be celebrated as 92 winners receive honours, alongside…
India overcame a major scare before defeating Thailand 3-2 in a dramatic women’s team table tennis Round of 16 encounter at the Asian Games 2026 on Tuesday. Sreeja Akula held her nerve in the deciding match to send India into the quarterfinals, where they will face North Korea.The tie could hardly have started worse for…
Sunita Ahuja, wife of Bollywood actor Govinda, recently spoke about her admiration for Shah Rukh Khan during a rapid-fire segment on ‘Why Not with MNL’ Season 3. Her candid answer came while she was presented with a playful hypothetical involving three Bollywood actors.Sunita Ahuja was asked to choose between Shah Rukh Khan, Shahid Kapoor and…
EAM S Jaishankar during P4M Summit External affairs minister S Jaishankar called for stronger multilateralism to navigate rising geopolitical tensions, conflicts and global competition, as he co-chaired the first Partners for Multilateralism, International Law, Peace & Prosperity (P4M) Summit with European Council President Antonio Costa on Monday (local time). The summit was held on the…
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has backed the recently announced Merchant Discount Rate (MDR), saying that the mechanism will be imposed on operators and will not be passed on to customers. Addressing ongoing speculations around the charges, FM blamed the opposition for creating confusion and urged people to remain alert.Speaking to…
Chennai: Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s pinnacle as India captain was the 2011 World Cup triumph, and Zaheer Khan was one of that campaign’s unsung heroes. His joint-highest tally of 21 wickets in the tournament, alongside Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi, and his opening spell of 5-3-6-1 in the final against Sri Lanka at the Wankhede are not…
Photo credit: Christies.com A woman, named Norma Ifill from Philadelphia, paid just $15 for an unusual necklace at a Brooklyn flea market, wore it for years without knowing its origin, and only later learned it was a work by Alexander Calder, according to a report by The Sun. The forgotten piece, a silver wire and…
People may return to the same dish for different reasons, including familiarity, habit, convenience, reducing the effort of making a decision or simply knowing they will enjoy the meal.For some people, a familiar order can also create a sense of comfort, particularly when they do not want to spend time weighing several options. Past experience…
General:You look ready for the world today. The Sun supports your confidence, and the Moon adds social brightness, so your presence carries weight whether you’re in a classroom, office, sports ground, or family hall.This is a day for success, particularly where skills and performance are important. You’ll be confident in your performance and others will…
Prabhas will be seen in the upcoming war-action drama ‘Fauzi’ helmed by ‘Sita Ramam’ fame Hanu Raghavapudi was announced to hit the big screens on December 3. The makers have now confirmed the delay, although a new release date has not been announced yet. Prabhas’ ‘Fauzi’ release postponed During a pre-release event of Nani’s ‘The…
