PPC 2026 craze grips millions, PM Modi interaction and golden tickets drive registrations across India Pariksha Pe Charcha PPC 2026 has turned into a nationwide talking point as registrations cross the three crore mark. Students, teachers, and parents from across India are signing up in huge numbers to be part of the Prime Minister’s annual…
‘Stranger Things’, the hit sci-fi series that came to an epic conclusion on New Year’s day, has garnered some rather mixed reactions online. After 10 years of following the cast on their adventures into the Upside Down, fans were keen to catch the finale to see how the story ends. The frenzy was enough to…
New York welcomed a new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, and his partner, Rama Duwaji, with a stylish inauguration. Mamdani wore a velvet suit with a unique Indian-designed tie. Duwaji showcased contemporary fashion with vintage pieces. Their public inauguration featured elegant, tailored outfits. The couple’s fashion choices conveyed confidence and purpose, making a quiet yet powerful statement…
Cleanliness drive post water contamination INDORE: Laboratory tests have confirmed that the diarrhoea outbreak in Indore, which has so far claimed at least four lives and sickened more than 1,400 people, was caused by contaminated drinking water, officials said.Indore’s Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) Dr Madhav Prasad Hasani said a report prepared by a…
Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday said he was open to working with Washington, weeks after the United States threatened action and carried out strikes on alleged drug boats off the Venezuelan coast.Speaking on state television, Maduro said Venezuela was willing to talk to the United States on issues such as drug trafficking, oil and…
CHENNAI: Battery electric vehicle penetration in India’s two-wheeler and passenger vehicle segments lost momentum in 2025 after the reduction in GST rates for petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles from Oct, even as EV volumes saw healthy growth for the year. The narrowed price gap between internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and EVs after GST reduction led…
Mohanlal’s epic film ‘Vrusshabha’ is facing a significant box office struggle, garnering a mere Rs 2.16 crores worldwide after seven days. The film’s performance across Malayalam, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada versions remains exceptionally weak, failing to meet expectations despite makers’ claims of quality and grand vision. This disappointing run has left fans and industry watchers…
Transform your home into a sanctuary of peace by banishing negative energy. Vastu experts suggest simple yet powerful remedies like inviting sunlight and fresh air, using rock salt for cleansing, and incorporating soothing sounds from wind chimes. Enhance your living space with pleasant aromas from incense and essential oils, and ensure your main entrance is…
At least 40 people were charred to death and over 100 others were injured after a deadly fire ripped a crowded bar in the ski resort town of Crans-Montana in Switzerland during a New Year’s party.According to the Swiss police, the blaze broke out in the early morning hours at Le Constellation where young partygoers…
Bangladesh has been in turmoil since the killing of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi (File photo) DHAKA: Amid sporadic attacks on minorities, a businessman has become the latest victim of a brutal assault in Damudya in Bangladesh’s Shariatpur district. Khokon Chandra Das (50) was seriously injured after being attacked, hacked and set on fire by…
India Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill signed off a momentous 2025 with a reflective note, sharing a video montage on social media that captured a year of sharp contrasts, hard lessons and historic highs.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!“2025, you were truly special to me. So many lessons, experiences, and…
Stock market today (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Friday. While Nifty50 was above 261,50, BSE Sensex was up around 100 points. At 9:16 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 26,172.90, up 26 points or 0.10%. BSE Sensex was at 85,282.91, up 94 points…
Delhi Police Constable Exam 2025 rescheduled by SSC for remaining candidates SSC Delhi Police Constable Exam 2025: The Staff Selection Commission has scheduled fresh examination dates for remaining candidates of the Delhi Police Constable Examination 2025. This move covers candidates who could not get exam centres earlier due to technical limits during slot selection.If you…
Nivin Pauly’s horror comedy ‘Sarvam Maya’ is a resounding success, crossing ₹35 crores in India net collection within eight days. The film has seen strong audience support and impressive weekday occupancy, with early estimates for day 8 showing a significant jump. This marks a welcome return to form for the actor, delighting fans. Nivin Pauly…
2026 will be an eventful year with mental transformations, spiritual education, and tough choices. The influx of Mars into your zodiac and the powerful Jupiter mid-year will raise your inner power and eloquence. Nevertheless, eclipses and the retrograde Saturn might cause short-lived uncertainty or hold-ups in some cases. It would be important to test one’s…
Umar Khalid (L), Zohran Mamdani (R) NEW DELHI: Student activist Umar Khalid, who has been in jail for nearly five years in connection with the Feb 2020 Delhi riots, has received a show of solidarity from New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani, who wrote to him, saying, “we are all thinking of you”.The note, undated,…
DHAKA: Two days after a key aide of Bangladesh chief adviser Muhammad Yunus stepped down from his post, the interim govt reinstated him on Thursday, saving itself from a second resignation of a senior official in a span of 10 days. Special assistant to Yunus for the health ministry Sayedur Rahman’s resignation had been accepted…
Shah Rukh Khan, Mustafizur Rahman NEW DELHI: Hindu religious leaders and BJP figures have launched sharp attacks on Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan over his IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) selecting Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman, while the Congress has stepped in to defend the actor, calling the remarks against him an attack on India’s…
File Pic: Venus Williams (AP Photo) Seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams will make a remarkable return to Melbourne Park after being handed a wildcard for the Australian Open, becoming the oldest woman ever to compete in the season-opening major.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Tournament organisers confirmed on Friday that…
Oil prices inched higher on the first trading day of 2026 after logging their steepest annual decline since 2020, as fresh geopolitical risks resurfaced in global energy markets.Brent crude futures rose 14 cents to $60.99 a barrel by 0146 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained 14 cents to $57.56 a barrel.The modest…
