The Indian-American comedian Nimesh Patel has a hilarious take on the social hierarchy of Indian-Americans. At the top, he argues, are the software Indians, the doctor Indians and the lawyer Indians. At the bottom are the gas station Indians and the liquor store Indians. And perhaps that explains Kash Patel’s rage when a bottle of…
India’s state-run oil marketing companies are absorbing losses of nearly Rs 30,000 crore every month to keep petrol, diesel and LPG prices unchanged despite the sharp surge in global energy prices triggered by the West Asia conflict, government officials and sources, cited by PTI said on Friday.The financial burden on Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum…
A day after several vendors linked to ‘Bhooth Bangla’ accused the makers of not clearing pending payments despite the film’s blockbuster run, Balaji Telefilms released an official statement firmly rejecting the allegations. The production house maintained that all financial commitments related to the film had already been honoured.Addressing the controversy, the company stated, “With reference…
Growing lotus at home feels like bringing a slice of ancient Asia right to your balcony or pond; those pretty pink blooms bloom in muddy waters but are pure symbols of purity and calm. Although the lotus originally belongs to warm puddles across India and beyond, its sacred nature has wowed cultures for millennia as…
The Trump administration on Friday released more than 160 files, photographs and videos related to unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP), commonly referred to as UFOs, as part of what the White House described as an effort to increase transparency around government knowledge of extraterrestrial phenomena.The disclosure by the Pentagon followed a presidential order issued in February…
A US federal judge has criticised some terminations carried out under Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), saying the process was unlawful, poorly designed and “deeply troubling”.US District Judge Colleen McMahon ruled on Thursday that the mass cancellations of grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) could not stand, blocking the Trump…
NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday chose Suvendu Adhikari to be the next chief minister of West Bengal after saffron party’s resounding victory in the state, securing 207 seats.Adhikri met West Bengal governor R N Ravi and staked claim to form the first BJP-led government in the state.“Bhoi is out and, as Prime…
KL Rahul added another major milestone to his IPL career during Delhi Capitals’ clash against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday.Although Rahul’s innings ended on 23, the Delhi Capitals batter entered the record books by becoming the first player in IPL history to score more than 1000 runs for three different…
Veteran actor Moushumi Chatterjee has shared screen space with Rajesh Khanna in movies like ‘Anuraag’, ‘Prem Bandhan’ and ‘Bhola Bhala’ and in a recent interview, she has opened up on the experience of working with the actor. Many of Khanna’s co-stars and directors in the past have spoken about his starry tantrums and how he…
Coffee has changed its image over the years. Once blamed for everything from anxiety to heart trouble, it is now backed by several large studies showing possible health benefits when consumed in moderation. Coffee naturally contains caffeine, antioxidants, magnesium, potassium, and plant compounds called polyphenols. One of the most studied compounds in coffee is chlorogenic…
Sanjay Manjrekar, Virat Kohli Royal Challengers Bengaluru lost by nine runs to Lucknow Super Giants through the DLS method in their Indian Premier League 2026 match at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Thursday.One of the key moments of the match was the dismissal of Virat Kohli. LSG pacer Prince Yadav bowled a 140.4 kmph inswinging…
Amazon has officially launched its first drone delivery service in the UK, with selected customers in Darlington, County Durham, now able to receive parcels by air within hours of ordering.The pilot programme uses Amazon’s latest MK30 drones to transport lightweight packages directly to homes located within a 7.5-mile radius of the company’s local fulfilment centre….
India’s labour market is changing, but the transition is not uniform. Over the years, employment has moved away from the agriculture sector towards non-farm activities and larger enterprises. Yet, agriculture continues to account for a major share of jobs, highlighting how it is still India’s job market backbone.The latest PLFS 2025 unit-level data by SBI…
Representational file photo The Maharashtra SSC Board Result 2026 has been declared, showing once again that girls have performed better than boys in the Class 10 examination. This year, the overall pass percentage stood at 76.33%.Among girls, the pass percentage reached 94.96%, while boys recorded 89.56%. The difference between the two groups stood at 5.40…
Actor R Madhavan and his wife Sarita Birje have often been admired for their long-lasting relationship. The couple dated for nearly eight years before tying the knot in 1999. Interestingly, Sarita was once Madhavan’s student at a public speaking workshop in Kolhapur, where the two first met before eventually falling in love.Known for openly expressing…
Long before he became one of India’s most dangerous finishers, Suryakumar Yadav was a regular college boy in Mumbai. Born on September 14, 1990, he grew up in a close‑knit family and began his first‑class cricket journey in the 2010–11 Ranji season. A few years later, in 2011, he entered the IPL with Mumbai Indians…
More than 92,000 tech workers have been laid off in 2026, according to Layoffs.fyi. With these new figures the total count of laid off employees reached nearly 9,00,000 since 2020. As reported by CNBC, the recent job cut announcements made by Meta and Microsoft, which together could eliminate more than 20,000 jobs, underline the growing…
A mayor of a small town of Georgia in the US fired the entire police department for upsetting his wife. A mayor of a small Georgia town has fired the entire police department for apparently upsetting his wife after the cops wrote some offensive comments on social media about the wife who used to work…
Govt says fuel supply, prices stable despite global oil market turmoil The Centre on Friday said India has managed to maintain stable fuel supplies and uninterrupted maritime operations despite the ongoing Middle East crisis, which has sharply disrupted global energy markets and shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz.During an inter-ministerial media briefing, the government…
CUET UG 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued an important advisory regarding the dress code and permitted items for candidates appearing in the Common University Entrance Test Undergraduate (CUET UG) 2026 examination.According to the official notice, the CUET UG 2026 examination will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode from May 11 to…
