India is remarkable, and has records and infrastructures to boast about. Home to the world’s most beautiful marble structure, the Taj Mahal, to the desert forts of Jaisalmer, backwaters of Kerala, the country has potential to overwhelm first-time visitors in the best possible way. While many leave in awe of the food, the history, the…
Amrita Rao stunned in blue lehenga at Eesha Barjatya’s March 12 Mumbai reception, joined by Aamir, Salman Khan et al. Viral pics drew Vivah comparisons: “Movie mein bhi saharmili thi,” fans gushed. Her Jolly LLB 3 comeback with Akshay was a moderate hit last Sept. Eesha Barjatya, daughter of Sooraj Barjatya, hosted her wedding reception…
Bangladesh cricket team (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled an updated schedule for the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup, set to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7. The revisions follow the unprecedented removal of Bangladesh from the tournament after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) refused to travel…
AR Rahman’s remark about ‘communal bias’ in Bollywood has opened up a larger conversation within the industry. While adding his voice to the debate, singer-composer Amaal Mallik said he understands the concern Rahman was raising, he disagreed with framing it as a communal issue. Several prominent industry figures, including Rani Mukerji, Kangana Ranaut, Javed Akhtar,…
SRINAGAR: IMD’s forecast of snowfall in Kashmir from Thursday has held out much hope for the end of a prolonged dry spell in the region.Srinagar branch of IMD on Monday also warned “landslides, mudslides, and gusty winds at vulnerable places” may disrupt air and surface transport, including Jammu-Srinagar NH and other major roads in the…
A 38-year-old TMC booth chief was found murdered at Minakhan in Bengal’s North 24 Parganas on Thursday. There were signs of torture on his body. His family claimed faction feuds within party led to his killing. Locals came across Kazi Masiur Rahman’s body, wrapped in a blanket, along Haroa-Bhangar road. Preliminary findings suggest he was…
Conservative commentator and Indian-origin MAGA ally Dinesh D’Souza stirred a row after calling a recently shared AI video of former US President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama portrayed as monkeys “amusing and harmless”. Social media accused him of hypocrisy, pointing out that he had previously condemned racist remarks directed at Indian Americans within the US…
Morocco’s Royal Palace Hosts Spiritual Laylat ul Qadr Vigil Led by King Mohammed VI The sacred night of Laylat ul Qadr, regarded as the holiest night in the Islamic calendar, was marked with deep spiritual devotion in Rabat as Mohammed VI, King of Morocco, presided over a solemn religious vigil at the Royal Palace. The…
Long before the internet crowned him a sensation, Sunil Patil was just another teenager helping out at a tea stall in Nagpur’s Sadar area. Money was scarce, opportunities even scarcer. He didn’t have formal education on his side, but what he did have was instinct — the instinct to turn even the most ordinary job…
Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi (File photo) NEW DELHI: A group of first-time Congress MLAs from Karnataka has written to senior party leaders — including Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge and former party chief Rahul Gandhi — seeking representation in the state Cabinet during the proposed reshuffle.In a joint representation addressed to the Congress high…
