A magical evening unfolded on ‘Indian Idol’ as Bollywood icons Aruna Irani and Farida Jalal graced the stage together for the first time in 53 years. With smiles beaming, they electrified the crowd by breaking into a nostalgic dance to the beloved track ‘Kaliyon Ka Chaman. Aruna Irani and Farida Jalal were recently invited to…
Hardik Pandya. (Image: AP) MULLANPUR: After bringing up his half-century in the first T20I in Cuttack on Monday evening, Hardik Pandya raised his bat high, looked at the dressing room with a straight face and simply got back to business. The unbeaten 28-ball 59 may have seemed like a par-for-the-course T20 knock from the talented…
Guwahati, Nov 19 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Wednesday reiterated that education remains a top priority for the state government, but acknowledged that the sector is grappling with numerous challenges. Guwahati, Meghalaya Chief MinisterConrad Sangma on Wednesday reiterated that education remains a top priority for the state government, but acknowledged that the sector…
Kia India has added a new CNG option to the Carens MPV lineup. Priced at Rs 11.77 lakh, ex-showroom, the Carens CNG costs Rs 77,900 more than the corresponding Premium (O) Petrol MT variant, which is priced at Rs 10.99 lakh. The Lovato-developed CNG kit is government-approved and comes with a third-party warranty of three…
India vs South Africa (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) During Monday’s optional practice session at Eden Gardens, Indian batters Sai Sudharsan and Dhruv Jurel adopted an unconventional approach by wearing only one pad while facing spin bowlers.As reported by news agency PTI, the nearly three-hour session revealed a strategic method behind this unusual practice technique. Left-handed Sudharsan…
Harry Styles launched his ‘Together Together’ tour at Amsterdam’s Johan Cruijff Arena on Saturday, opening the show with ‘Are You Listening Yet’. The tour marked his most ambitious live undertaking to date, a series of residencies across seven cities spanning from May through December, with a more conventional multi-city tour expected to follow next year.According…
Dharmendra’s final film Ikkis, which released just days ago, has sparked an emotional response from fans who are celebrating every moment the legendary actor spent on screen. Adding to the tributes, choreographer Vijay Ganguly has now shared a touching behind-the-scenes anecdote from the film, recalling Dharmendra’s unwavering dedication—even in the early hours of the morning….
‘Dhurandhar’ has been proving to be a box office storm and many industry celebs are appreciating the film. Right from Karan Johar to Shraddha Kapoor, many celebs have showered appreciation on the film and the performance of the actors. However, there are some celebs who have remained quiet on it. One of them is Alia…
Busy from the first hour, aren’t you, Virgo? Mercury keeps your mind racing, but Saturn piles on duties, making this a day of hard work, tension, and that familiar restless feeling that comes when your list is longer than daylight. You may move from calls to errands to house tasks without much pause. Useful, yes….
Matheesha Pathirana (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) Matheesha Pathirana is set to miss the opening phase of IPL 2026, with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) head coach Abhishek Nayar confirming in pre-season press conference on Friday that the pacer is likely to be available only from mid-April. Pathirana, who was ruled out of the 2026 T20 World Cup…
Bitcoin fell sharply on Monday, slipping below $86,000 in early Asian trade as renewed selling hit the cryptocurrency market at the start of December.The world’s largest digital asset dropped by 6%. Ether also declined more than 7% to around $2,800, while other major tokens, including Solana also registered steep losses. Traders said that the broader…
NEW DELHI: Calcutta HC holds the key to whether nearly 45 lakh ‘doubtful electors’ will be able to participate in the Bengal assembly elections – their cases being adjudicated by judicial officers in line with SC’s Feb directives. Of the 60 lakh ‘doubtful elector’ cases, 15 lakh have been adjudicated so far, according to reports….
India can return to a growth trajectory of over 7% in FY28 through macroeconomic stability and supply-side measures, provided external conditions improve, Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran said on Friday.The comments came after the Reserve Bank of India lowered its GDP growth forecast for FY27 to 6.6% from 6.9% projected in April, citing elevated…
KOLKATA: Shamsherganj and Lalgola constituencies of Bengal’s Muslim-dominant Murshidabad district had the highest number of voters removed from the electoral rolls after post-SIR judicial adjudication, while the Purulia-Jhargram tribal belt reported the least deletions, based on collated Election Commission data released on Thursday. The figures for Murshidabad – 74,775 deletions out of 1,08,400 names that…
Malayalam superstar Mammootty has been honored with the prestigious Padma Bhushan award. His close colleague Mohanlal expressed immense delight, affectionately calling him ‘Ichakka’ and extending heartfelt congratulations. This recognition celebrates Mammootty’s significant contributions to the arts, marking a proud moment for the industry and the nation. Mohanlal has extended heartfelt wishes to his co-star Mammootty,…
An Indian-origin financier is accused of running a $100 million bank fraud scheme in California. He lived a double life of luxury, intimidation and blackmail, including hosting parties with sex workers and later using those events to pressure attendees, reports the New York Post.44-year-old Mahender Makhijani was arrested on Wednesday after armed federal agents raided…
United States (US) lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at protecting a key work programme for international students, including thousands from India, amid increasing global competition for skilled talent. Bill aims to codify OPT programme Representatives Sam Liccardo, Jay Obernolte and Indian American Raja Krishnamoorthi unveiled the ‘Keep Innovators in America Act’ to codify…
US stock markets moved sharply higher on Tuesday as investors cheered signs of possible de-escalation in the Middle East conflict, even as major indexes remain on track for their steepest monthly declines in years.At 10:05 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 627.92 points, or 1.39%, to 45,844.06. The S&P 500 gained 103.78 points,…
US President Donald Trump announced Monday (local time) his plan to classify fentanyl as a “weapon of mass destruction” to strengthen his campaign against drug smuggling.Trump made this announcement in the Oval Office while presenting medals to US troops who patrolled the US-Mexican border.“There’s no doubt that America’s adversaries are trafficking fentanyl into the United…
A Thaw at Last? Türkiye and Armenia Ease Visa Rules in Confidence-Building Move In a landmark move that could signal a thaw in decades-long strained relations, Türkiye and Armenia have eased visa procedures for holders of diplomatic, service and special passports, starting January 1, 2026. Announced jointly by both governments in late December 2025, the…
