Veteran lyricist Sameer Anjaan has criticised the current state of Bollywood music, calling Gen-Z songs “jarring noise.” In a recent interaction, he said excessive sound is overpowering meaningful lyrics, affecting both songs and films. He stressed that music plays a key role in a film’s success and warned that unless balance is restored between melody…
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has directed all FASTag issuer banks to immediately verify vehicle registration numbers (VRNs) linked to FASTag accounts, aiming to improve the accuracy and reliability of India’s electronic toll collection system. Stricter FASTag verification: All you need to know In an official statement, the highway authority said the move…
A post-match moment involving RCB’s star batter Virat Kohli and LSG’s Naman Tiwari drew attention after Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Lucknow Super Giants by five wickets on Wednesday.During an interaction after the match, Tiwari bent down to touch Kohli’s feet, a gesture used to show respect. Kohli appeared taken aback and responded with a smile….
The discovery of fossilised human remains in the Sahara Desert has marked a new era in research on the history of human evolution. Researchers have discovered skeletons dating back 7,000 years that do not belong to any existing lineage. This discovery highlights unknown human lineages that existed in the African continent but went extinct without…
NEW DELHI: The special session of Parliament on Thursday is set for a heated debate as three key bills — the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, the Delimitation Bill, 2026, and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, including a proposal to implement women’s reservation from the 2029 Lok Sabha elections and…
Iran national football team (Reuters Photo) FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Iran will take part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East, stressing that football must remain separate from politics. Speaking at a CNBC-hosted economic conference on Wednesday, Infantino said, “Iran is coming for sure. We hope…
BTS’ Jung Kook’s track ‘Seven’ was a big hit, and certainly, the bold lyrics are a tribute to RM. The global K-pop boyband member revealed that the label was planning to remove the explicit lyrics from the hit track; however, RM intervened and convinced the label to keep the lyrics as is. BTS’ Jung Kook’s…
Iran is using the ongoing cease-fire to clear debris and restore access to underground missile bases damaged in recent US and Israeli strikes, according to satellite imagery cited by the Daily Telegraph and other reports.Satellite images from April 10 showed trucks and heavy machinery operating at missile facilities near Khomeyn and Tabriz, both of which…
UAE schools to resume in-person learning from April 20. Classrooms across the UAE are set to reopen, with authorities confirming that all students and staff will return to in-person learning from April 20, while private schools retain the option to adopt a hybrid model where needed. The Ministry of Education announced that in-person learning will…
Father Gave Up Boxing Career To Sew Clothes; Son Wins Asian Gold CHENNAI : A dream his father once nurtured now lives on through Vishvanath Suresh, unfolding one step at a time. The 21-yr-old, son of a former boxer-turned-tailor, clinched gold in the 50kg category at the recently-concluded Asian Boxing Championships, emerging as the only…
Asian stocks edged higher on Thursday, as investor sentiments were lifted by hopes of United States and Iran extending their ceasefire and moving a step closer to reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz. The gains were led by Japan’s Nikkei, which was up 1,214 points or 2% to 59,348. In South Korea, Kospi jumped 1.7%…
Rob Reiner is one of the Hollywood names who is gone but not forgotten. The actor-filmmaker Rob left an impact not only through his work but also through the connections, the bonds, and the friendships he made. One such bond that to date is celebrated is the one he had with actor Billy Crystal. Rob…
P. V. Sindhu is one of India’s most celebrated athletes, having won Olympic medals and various global achievements in badminton. Off the court, her home in Hyderabad reflects her personality – calm, disciplined, and deeply connected to family. Her residence blends elegance, functionality, and emotional warmth. Here are some features of PV Sindhu’s Hyderabad home….
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday slammed Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for not backing him amid his ongoing faceoff with the Pope.In an interview with Corriere della Sera, Trump said, “I thought she had courage, I was wrong.”When asked whether he has the same relationship with Meloni as before, Trump said, “No, no. It…
Rivers create landforms, foster biodiversity, and provide sustenance to humanity; however, little attention is paid to their depth. The world’s deepest rivers showcase the other face of these mighty water bodies. Below the tranquil waters lie several rivers that reach hundreds of meters into the Earth, formed through geological processes, erosion, and massive water flows….
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has published a comprehensive schedule for the submission of the List of Candidates (LOC) for the Class 10 Second Board Exam 2026. The CBSE has linked the LOC process with the declaration of results, providing only limited time to complete formalities. The first phase for fee deposit and…
Ethan Jamieson, 27, the face behind a character in the popular ‘Hunger Games’ franchise, has landed in serious legal trouble after allegedly discharging a handgun at a trio of men’s car in Raleigh, North Carolina. He was apprehended on April 8 and will not be granted bail. ‘Hunger Games’ actor Ethan Jamieson has been arrested…
It is worth noting that for many years, the rotation speed of Saturn was seen as unusual by scientists, since it was changing from time to time. Days on the planet were not uniform, contradicting scientific laws and physical principles. Nevertheless, with the help of recent studies of NASA’s mission to Saturn and the James…
PUNE: IT major Infosys provided a formal response on Wednesday to social media allegations of workplace harassment at its Business Process Management (BPM) facility in Pune, according to news agency ANI.The clarification comes at a time when Maharashtra’s IT industry is under increased scrutiny, following a separate criminal investigation into Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in…
Representative image (Credit: AP) The US military on Thursday said it had turned back 10 vessels attempting to leave Iranian ports during the first 48 hours of its naval blockade, even as maritime tracking data suggested some ships may have initially crossed the Strait of Hormuz.In a post on X, US Central Command said, “Ten…
