JALPAIGURI/KOLKATA: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee Saturday made a fervent appeal to Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant to safeguard democracy and ensure that investigative agencies do not defame citizens.“Our safety, security, history, geography, and boundaries must all be protected. The media should not conduct trials before cases are finalised… We are under…
Stranger Things Gets ‘Sequels, Prequels, Requels and Spin-Off’—and Episode 9 ‘Conformity Gate’ in New SNL Sketch A few weeks after Stranger Things ended, Saturday Night Live opened its first episode of 2026 by leaning into something viewers had already been joking about online: the idea that the show might be finished, but the franchise clearly…
This waterfall is called ‘The Smoke That Thunders’ and the reason is wild Waterfalls have a way of announcing themselves before they come into view. You hear them first, then feel the air change, then see water rising instead of falling. Victoria Falls does all of this at once. Long before you reach the edge,…
‘Ikkis’, the war drama starring Agastya Nanda and Dharmendra in lead roles, has witnessed its first significant slowdown at the box office, with collections dipping below the Rs 1 crore mark.‘Ikkis’ box office performanceAs per early estimates on Sacnilk, ‘Ikkis’ earned around Rs 85 lakh net in India on its second Friday. This marks the…
According to Vedic astrology, zodiac is not just a system of signs but a cosmic wheel that is well described in Rig Veda by Dirghatmas, one of the Angirasa Rishis, the oldest of the Rishi families, Dirghatamas was considered the brother of Rishi Bharadvaja, the seer of the Rig Veda’s sixth book. The quote, “The…
Dubai’s dynamic Ladies’ Tour de Dubai cycling race brings thrills and temporary road closures / Image: file Dubai is set to host the second stage of the UAE Tour Women 2026 this Friday, February 6, bringing world-class professional cycling to the heart of the city. The race kicks off at 12:50 PM from the Dubai…
US Education Dept partners with State, HHS to improve schools The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has announced two new interagency agreements with the U.S. Department of State (State) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to reduce federal bureaucracy and improve the delivery of education programs across the United States. The…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing a gathering on Wednesday, said that India’s aviation sector has undergone a historic transformation over the past decade, evolving from an exclusive mode of transport into the world’s third-largest domestic aviation market. For more clarity, check the official press release by Prime Minister’s Office.Addressing the Wings India 2026 programme…
Dev Anand’s 2007 autobiography launch was expected to be a star-studded celebration, but it quietly turned into an awkward episode. Years later, his close associate Mohan Churiwala recalled how the legendary actor was left waiting outside Amitabh Bachchan’s Jalsa, leaving Dev Anand wondering if he had unknowingly upset someone.Recalling the 2007 book launch, Churiwala revealed…
Kyedae Shymko and Sakura Shymko (Image Via Getty) Sakura Shymko and Kyedae Shymko have been all over social media this week. Many people were asking the same question. Are they related or is it just a coincidence? Yes they are sisters. The sudden buzz started after both of them confirmed breakups just one day apart….
