Tom Hanks is a known baseball fanatic, and could not help himself from attending the latest Mets game at Citi Field. However, the actor was not expecting a reunion with an old ‘friend’ of his from one of his most famed and loved films, ‘Cast Away.’ Here is how it all went down. Tom Hanks…
Back in 1991, the film industry was electrified by ‘Shanti Kranti’, a daring multi-lingual venture that saw Rajinikanth and Nagarjuna embody the same character in various linguistic versions. This high-stakes action crime drama, boasting a lavish budget and an impressive cast including Juhi Chawla and Khushbu, unfortunately did not resonate with audiences and became a…
In a vibrant social media shoutout, Smriti Irani celebrated the exhilarating journey of Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’, highlighting a profound quote on finding peace amidst chaos. Her admiration arrives as some film critics discuss the movie’s depiction of masculinity. Inspired by true events, ‘Dhurandhar’ is currently delighting audiences at the box office, with a sequel already…
JERUSALEM: Israel will ban children from using mobile phones in primary schools from February, the education ministry’s website said Friday, emphasising the devices’ “negative effects” on students. In implementing the ban, Israel will join a growing number of countries moving to prevent children from accessing their phones while in educational establishments. Israel Slams Ukrainian Envoy…
New SSC rules clarify objections process for CAPFs, SSF constable and Assam Rifles GD exams SSC CBE answer key objections: The Staff Selection Commission has issued detailed guidelines on the challenge and objection management system for computer-based examinations with objective multiple choice questions. The framework applies to the Constable (GD) recruitment in Central Armed Police…
RBSE Class 10 result 2026 are likely to be announced by March 20. The Board of Secondary Education Rajasthan (RBSE) is expected to declare the RBSE Class 10 result 2026 by March 20, officials said during a press conference held at the board headquarters after the conclusion of the examinations. During the briefing, RBSE Secretary…
Raghav Chadha and Saurabh Bharadwaj (R) (File ph NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party’s internal rift spilled into full public view on Friday after MP Raghav Chadha reacted to his removal as the party’s deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha, drawing sharp counterattacks from senior colleagues.Leaders including Delhi AAP chief Saurabh Bharadwaj and IT cell…
US President Donald Trump has suggested that Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth was the first senior official in his administration to push for military action against Iran. Speaking at a roundtable with military and law enforcement leaders on Monday, Trump described internal discussions that preceded the US decision to join strikes alongside Israel. Framing Iran as…
India’s exports to the US bounced back in November. The rebound was largely supported by supply-chain adjustments and pre-holiday season inventory restocking, according to the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).The stocks grew by by 22.61% to reach $6.98 billion, according to commerce ministry data. This recovery came despite the US imposing 50 per cent tariffs…
Ameesha Patel recalled how fans of Gadar couldn’t accept her pairing with Bobby Deol during Humraaz, shouting that she “belongs to Tara Singh.” The moment turned unintentionally funny. She also shared a light anecdote about Sunny Deol’s popularity and dhaba love. Ameesha was last seen in Tauba Tera Jalwa. The 2001 hit ‘Gadar: Ek Prem…
A new era in maritime archaeology has been opened up with the major discovery of a French Navy-controlled shipwreck site at a depth of 2567 meters, far from shore at Ramatuelle in the Mediterranean Sea. According to the official Préfet Maritime de la Méditerranée report, this vessel- dubbed Camarat 4- is the deepest known shipwreck…
Shubman Gill, Deepti Sharma LUCKNOW: Shubman Gill and Deepti Sharma headlined the honours in the cricket category as they were named ‘Cricketer of the Year’ (Male and Female) at the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2025 here on Saturday.Meanwhile, Kuldeep Yadav and Harmanpreet Kaur bagged the award for special recognition in the Cricket (Male)…
A silent cloud may hover over your day, spurred by minor professional hiccups and slight tensions in personal relationships. Zero in on tasks within your grasp and practice straightforward dialogue to resolve any conflicts, particularly around budgetary matters. Embrace a disciplined study routine and keep an eye on your expenditures. You may feel slightly depressed,…
Pakistan will face a herculean task when they take on Sri Lanka in a crucial Super 8s clash at the Pallekele International Stadium on Saturday. Pakistan’ fate, however, has an added twist — the weather. England did them a huge favour on Friday by beating New Zealand, denying the Kiwis a clear path to the…
NEW DELHI: Indian-flagged ship Desh Garima, loaded with crude oil, crossed Strait of Hormuz on Saturday afternoon, while two others — Sanmar Herald and Jag Arnav — were fired at by Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) boats while transiting the conflict-hit sea route and turned back. There was no injury to any crew member.Desh Garima,…
The mysterious comet 3I/ATLAS (C/2025 N1) has become one of the most exciting astronomical discoveries of the decade. Officially confirmed in July 2025 by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) telescope in Chile, the object is only the third known interstellar visitor to pass through our Solar System—after the famous ʻOumuamua (2017) and 2I/Borisov…
NEW DELHI: In keeping with changing times, the govt has proposed a new ‘Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP)-2026’ that aims to align India’s defence acquisition with the rapidly evolving geo-strategic landscape, growth of Indian economy, the skilling of human capital, growth of private defence industry in the country and technological imperatives of modern warfare. DAP is…
Imran Khan (Image credit: AFP) NEW DELHI: Indian greats Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev are among 14 former international captains who have expressed “deep concern” over the reported decline in the health of jailed cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan. In a joint appeal, they have called on the Pakistan government to ensure he is provided adequate medical…
Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill and his opening partner Sai Sudharsan geared up calmly – pads strapped, gloves on – before stepping out to open against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday. What followed, however, was anything but quiet.The duo put…
The exterior of Rihanna’s residence is shown Monday, March 9, 2026, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) FILE – Rihanna arrives at the premiere of “Smurfs” on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File) The exterior of Rihanna’s residence is shown Monday, March 9, 2026, in…
