‘Would give my right arm’; Shekhar Kapur REACTS to Matt Damon wanting to work with him

‘Would give my right arm’; Shekhar Kapur REACTS to Matt Damon wanting to work with him

Matt Damon named Shekhar Kapur as the Indian filmmaker he wants to work with, recalling missing out on ‘The Four Feathers’ decades ago due to Bourne commitments. Kapur responded warmly, praising Damon’s talent. The two spoke at ‘The Odyssey’ Mumbai press conference, ahead of Nolan’s epic release on July 17. Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ has…

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The emperor’s new receipt: Rs 59 cr for a banana? Inside the world of absurd art pricing

The emperor’s new receipt: Rs 59 cr for a banana? Inside the world of absurd art pricing

Sotheby’s auctioneer overseeing the bidding for Maurizio Cattelan’s Comedian (2019) at Sotheby’s on November 20, 2024. Photo: Courtesy of Sotheby’s In a very exclusive room far far away, a very ordinary looking wooden gavel comes down on an equally ordinary looking rostrum and somehow millions of dollars have transpired within that quarter of a second.At…

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COMEDK UGET 2026 mock choice filling begins today at comedk.org; check how to fill web options

COMEDK UGET 2026 mock choice filling begins today at comedk.org; check how to fill web options

The Consortium of Medical, Engineering, and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) will activate the Undergraduate Entrance Test (UGET) 2026 mock choice filling link today, July 11, 2026, at 4 pm. Candidates who have registered for the counselling process will be able to access the mock choice filling facility through the official website, comedk.org.To participate, candidates…

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Diljit Dosanjh’s ‘Satluj’ faces another blow; Honey Trehan directorial removed from ZEE5’s international catalogue – Reports

Diljit Dosanjh’s ‘Satluj’ faces another blow; Honey Trehan directorial removed from ZEE5’s international catalogue – Reports

Diljit Dosanjh’s ‘Satluj’ faces another blow; Honey Trehan directorial removed from ZEE5’s international catalogue – Reports Diljit Dosanjh’s Satluj has encountered another setback after a Centre-appointed committee reportedly recommended that restrictions on the film should continue.As reported by The New Indian Express, the panel concluded that the action taken against the film was justified, citing…

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Elon Musk on thousands of SpaceX employees becoming millionaires: I have always had the philosophy that …

Elon Musk on thousands of SpaceX employees becoming millionaires: I have always had the philosophy that …

Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX says that the company’s blockbuster valuation has likely minted thousands of employee millionaires. According to a report by Business Insider, speaking on The Sean Hannity Show, Musk explained that early employees who received stock grants now hold shared worth over $1 million following SpaceX’s June IPO, which debuted with…

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England Women 21/1 in 11.0 Overs

England Women 21/1 in 11.0 Overs

India vs England Women Live Score, One-Off Test: India produced a disciplined batting effort but were denied complete control by England’s late resurgence on the opening day of the one-off Women’s Test at Lord’s. Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma all registered half-centuries as India were bowled out for 285 after enjoying several strong…

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Maharashtra extends CAP registration deadline for engineering admissions: Check last date and key details here

Maharashtra extends CAP registration deadline for engineering admissions: Check last date and key details here

The Maharashtra CET Cell has given engineering aspirants additional time to complete the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) registration by extending the deadline to July 16, 2026. The decision follows the resolution of a technical issue affecting the retrieval of JEE Main percentile scores through DigiLocker. Candidates have been urged to update or correct their applications…

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Matt Damon wanted to work with Shekhar Kapur, reveals why he couldn’t do ‘The Four Feathers’

Matt Damon wanted to work with Shekhar Kapur, reveals why he couldn’t do ‘The Four Feathers’

Matt Damon revealed he wanted to work with Shekhar Kapur on ‘The Four Feathers’ (2002) but missed out, likely due to his Jason Bourne commitment. Speaking at ‘The Odyssey’ Mumbai event, he called it a “20-year-old debt” he still carries. He plays Odysseus in ‘The Odyssey’, alongside Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland and others. Decades later,…

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Guests at Michael Rubin’s White Party are now eyeing a  million Hamptons mansion, know what’s special about it

Guests at Michael Rubin’s White Party are now eyeing a $45 million Hamptons mansion, know what’s special about it

Michael Rubin’s White Party 2026 (Image Credit: Instagram/ @michaelrubin) Michael Rubin’s star-studded White Party may have ended, but its impact appears to be extending well beyond celebrity gatherings. According to an exclusive report by the New York Post, several guests who attended the annual Hamptons event were so impressed by the area and its luxurious…

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Brazil is releasing millions of genetically modified mosquitoes to fight one of its worst dengue outbreaks in years

Brazil is releasing millions of genetically modified mosquitoes to fight one of its worst dengue outbreaks in years

Brazil is dealing with one of its worst dengue fever outbreaks in years, and scientists are trying something unusual to bring the numbers down. Instead of just relying on vaccines and mosquito spray, health teams are releasing genetically modified mosquitoes into several cities, hoping these lab-bred insects will help shrink the population of disease-spreading mosquitoes…

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Trump administration serves subpoenas to several journalists over Air Force One security report

Trump administration serves subpoenas to several journalists over Air Force One security report

Several New York Times reporters were served subpoenas on Friday by the Trump administration over the newspaper’s reporting on security concerns involving the new Air Force One.According to The New York Times, federal agents delivered some of the subpoenas to the reporters at their homes. The subpoenas seek to compel the reporters to testify before…

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Dhanush net worth deets: From Rs 150 crore Chennai home to Rolls-Royce Ghost, INSIDE the actor’s Rs 230 crore fortune

Dhanush net worth deets: From Rs 150 crore Chennai home to Rolls-Royce Ghost, INSIDE the actor’s Rs 230 crore fortune

Kollywood star Dhanush remains one of the biggest stars in Indian cinema. Beginning his career with his father Kasthuri Raja’s directorial and has also made his mark in Hollywood films including ‘The Gray Man’. He has acted in more than 50 films and has also worked as a singer, producer and lyricist in projects which…

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Tech millionaire Bryan Johnson explains his anti-aging philosophy: ‘I don’t intend to live a little…’

Tech millionaire Bryan Johnson explains his anti-aging philosophy: ‘I don’t intend to live a little…’

Anti-aging influencer and tech millionaire Bryan Johnson once again stirred debate with a post rejecting the notion that his strict anti-aging regimen means he has s “forgotten how to live.” Johnson, who is often told he should “live a little,” argued that this sentiment reflects a deeper cultural psychology — one where society masks its…

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The real-life ‘Hobbits’ survived on an Indonesian island for thousands of years, until a long drought may have drove them away | World News

The real-life ‘Hobbits’ survived on an Indonesian island for thousands of years, until a long drought may have drove them away | World News

For more than a million years, a small ancient human relative survived quietly on the volcanic island of Flores in Indonesia. Then, around 50,000 years ago, this tiny hominin known as Homo floresiensis, nicknamed the hobbit because of its small stature, disappeared entirely, leaving behind one of the most puzzling mysteries in human evolution. Scientists…

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PM Modi recalled India’s successful Chandrayaan-3 Moon mission and acknowledged New Zealand’s contribution to the achievement. NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the futures of India and New Zealand are “intertwined” as he called for closer cooperation in technology, trade, space and sport during an address to the Indian community in Auckland.Speaking on the final day of his two-day visit to New Zealand, PM Modi highlighted the growing partnership between the two countries, pointing to collaborations ranging from space exploration to rugby. His visit, the first by an Indian Prime Minister to New Zealand in 40 years, comes after both nations elevated their relationship to a Strategic Partnership and adopted a Roadmap to 2030 to deepen cooperation across trade, defence, technology, security and regional affairs.Addressing the gathering, PM Modi recalled India’s successful Chandrayaan-3 Moon mission and acknowledged New Zealand’s contribution to the achievement.”When India’s Chandrayaan landed on the Moon’s south pole, all of New Zealand was rejoicing… New Zealand’s technology also contributed to this success. New Zealand space company has collaborated with us on several occasions. We are working to take this cooperation even further… The trade agreement will accelerate our journey towards a developed India and boost businesses in both India and New Zealand,” he said.The Prime Minister also pitched greater sporting ties, saying India was keen to learn from New Zealand’s expertise in rugby.”India wants to learn from New Zealand in rugby… For this, we need coaches and experts. New Zealand can help us significantly in this regard. I consider the recent coaching programme involving New Zealand Rugby and Rugby India in Bhubaneswar to be a great start… I am confident that we can achieve a great deal together in the field of sports technology. The futures of India and New Zealand are intertwined,” PM Modi said.Marking 100 years of sporting relations between the two countries, PM Modi looked back at the Indian hockey team’s tour of New Zealand a century ago and praised Major Dhyan Chand’s lasting legacy.”This year marks the completion of 100 years of sporting relations between India and New Zealand… A hundred years ago, our hockey team came to New Zealand to play, and Major Dhyan Chand’s magnificent performance during that tour was the talk of the town. His hockey skills won the hearts of the people of New Zealand as well. This is the era of collaboration. New Zealand and India can achieve great things through collaboration in sports as well,” he said.PM Modi also celebrated the achievements of the Indian community in New Zealand, citing figures such as Air New Zealand CEO Nikhil Ravishankar, former Governor-General Anand Satyanand and cricketers Rachin Ravindra, Ish Sodhi and Ajaz Patel. He also pointed to place names such as Bombay Hills, Calcutta Street, Delhi Crescent and Amritsar Street as symbols of the long-standing links between the two countries.Earlier, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon described PM Modi’s visit as a “historic milestone”, noting that it marked the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to New Zealand in four decades.”Tonight, New Zealand makes history. For the first time in 40 years, an Indian Prime Minister stands on New Zealand soil… Prime Minister Modi, let me say on behalf of 5 million New Zealanders, you are worth the wait,” Luxon said.Reflecting on his first visit to India in the 1990s while working for Hindustan Unilever, Luxon praised the country’s transformation under PM Modi’s leadership, saying every visit left him impressed by India’s “remarkable energy, the dynamism and the innovation” and describing its economic progress as “one of the greatest advances in human dignity the world has ever seen.”Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosHighway Blocked, Resignations Threatened As BJP Faces Backlash Over Ticket Choice In MPNEET Paper Leak Traced To Contracted Paper Setters, Charge Sheet Likely This Month | WatchIndia, New Zealand Grows Ties to Strategic Partnership; Aim to Double Trade to ₹35,000 Crore by 2030″J&K Is Part Of India”: Indian Diplomat Objects To Map Row At Dhaka Foreign Policy EventSupreme Court Drama: Petitioner Abuses CJI, Throws Papers; No Contempt Action TakenDevendra Fadnavis Clarifies ‘Bhade Ke Tattu’ Remark, Says He Will Call Critics ‘Hired Fools’Amit Shah Announces Smart Border Vision With Four-Pronged Security Grid40-Foot Illegal Pipeline Linked To IOCL Oil Network Found In Rajasthan; Police Probe Oil TheftThree-Fold Rise In Assam Budget: Aims At Uplifting People, Says CM Sarma’You Will Have To Kill Me’: Mamata’s Defiant Message As TMC Faces Major Rebellion123PhotostoriesAnanya Panday ditched conventional Wimbledon whites for a chic red Ralph Lauren dress that turned every headEating these 8 foods excessively may contribute to hair fall10 things every Indian child born in the 90s and 2000s remembersRelationship lessons from Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D’Souza that couples can learnHow to know if fish is fresh: 5 simple signs that can save you from buying stale seafoodWhat happens to your body when you eat chickpeas every day for a monthFrom Samosa to Bread Pakoda: Popular deep-fried snacks of India and their calorie count you should knowTop 6 most visited national parks in the USA every nature lover should experience once in their lifetimeHow Chanel No. 5 got its famous name: The story behind the iconic fragrance10 baby names that mean “miracle” in different cultures123Hot PicksSIRBlake LivelyGurgaon EncounterCM VijayAlex PereiraPM ModiNico HischierStrait of HormuzSimone BilesTop TrendingGurgaon MonsoonAMU Seerat CertificateTelangana Techie Wife MurderFIFA World Cup 2026Weather TodayTS EAMCET Phase 1 seat allotmentRamesh MhatreDelhi NCR rainGurgaon EncounterIran war

PM Modi recalled India’s successful Chandrayaan-3 Moon mission and acknowledged New Zealand’s contribution to the achievement. NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the futures of India and New Zealand are “intertwined” as he called for closer cooperation in technology, trade, space and sport during an address to the Indian community in Auckland.Speaking on the final day of his two-day visit to New Zealand, PM Modi highlighted the growing partnership between the two countries, pointing to collaborations ranging from space exploration to rugby. His visit, the first by an Indian Prime Minister to New Zealand in 40 years, comes after both nations elevated their relationship to a Strategic Partnership and adopted a Roadmap to 2030 to deepen cooperation across trade, defence, technology, security and regional affairs.Addressing the gathering, PM Modi recalled India’s successful Chandrayaan-3 Moon mission and acknowledged New Zealand’s contribution to the achievement.”When India’s Chandrayaan landed on the Moon’s south pole, all of New Zealand was rejoicing… New Zealand’s technology also contributed to this success. New Zealand space company has collaborated with us on several occasions. We are working to take this cooperation even further… The trade agreement will accelerate our journey towards a developed India and boost businesses in both India and New Zealand,” he said.The Prime Minister also pitched greater sporting ties, saying India was keen to learn from New Zealand’s expertise in rugby.”India wants to learn from New Zealand in rugby… For this, we need coaches and experts. New Zealand can help us significantly in this regard. I consider the recent coaching programme involving New Zealand Rugby and Rugby India in Bhubaneswar to be a great start… I am confident that we can achieve a great deal together in the field of sports technology. The futures of India and New Zealand are intertwined,” PM Modi said.Marking 100 years of sporting relations between the two countries, PM Modi looked back at the Indian hockey team’s tour of New Zealand a century ago and praised Major Dhyan Chand’s lasting legacy.”This year marks the completion of 100 years of sporting relations between India and New Zealand… A hundred years ago, our hockey team came to New Zealand to play, and Major Dhyan Chand’s magnificent performance during that tour was the talk of the town. His hockey skills won the hearts of the people of New Zealand as well. This is the era of collaboration. New Zealand and India can achieve great things through collaboration in sports as well,” he said.PM Modi also celebrated the achievements of the Indian community in New Zealand, citing figures such as Air New Zealand CEO Nikhil Ravishankar, former Governor-General Anand Satyanand and cricketers Rachin Ravindra, Ish Sodhi and Ajaz Patel. He also pointed to place names such as Bombay Hills, Calcutta Street, Delhi Crescent and Amritsar Street as symbols of the long-standing links between the two countries.Earlier, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon described PM Modi’s visit as a “historic milestone”, noting that it marked the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to New Zealand in four decades.”Tonight, New Zealand makes history. For the first time in 40 years, an Indian Prime Minister stands on New Zealand soil… Prime Minister Modi, let me say on behalf of 5 million New Zealanders, you are worth the wait,” Luxon said.Reflecting on his first visit to India in the 1990s while working for Hindustan Unilever, Luxon praised the country’s transformation under PM Modi’s leadership, saying every visit left him impressed by India’s “remarkable energy, the dynamism and the innovation” and describing its economic progress as “one of the greatest advances in human dignity the world has ever seen.”Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosHighway Blocked, Resignations Threatened As BJP Faces Backlash Over Ticket Choice In MPNEET Paper Leak Traced To Contracted Paper Setters, Charge Sheet Likely This Month | WatchIndia, New Zealand Grows Ties to Strategic Partnership; Aim to Double Trade to ₹35,000 Crore by 2030″J&K Is Part Of India”: Indian Diplomat Objects To Map Row At Dhaka Foreign Policy EventSupreme Court Drama: Petitioner Abuses CJI, Throws Papers; No Contempt Action TakenDevendra Fadnavis Clarifies ‘Bhade Ke Tattu’ Remark, Says He Will Call Critics ‘Hired Fools’Amit Shah Announces Smart Border Vision With Four-Pronged Security Grid40-Foot Illegal Pipeline Linked To IOCL Oil Network Found In Rajasthan; Police Probe Oil TheftThree-Fold Rise In Assam Budget: Aims At Uplifting People, Says CM Sarma’You Will Have To Kill Me’: Mamata’s Defiant Message As TMC Faces Major Rebellion123PhotostoriesAnanya Panday ditched conventional Wimbledon whites for a chic red Ralph Lauren dress that turned every headEating these 8 foods excessively may contribute to hair fall10 things every Indian child born in the 90s and 2000s remembersRelationship lessons from Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D’Souza that couples can learnHow to know if fish is fresh: 5 simple signs that can save you from buying stale seafoodWhat happens to your body when you eat chickpeas every day for a monthFrom Samosa to Bread Pakoda: Popular deep-fried snacks of India and their calorie count you should knowTop 6 most visited national parks in the USA every nature lover should experience once in their lifetimeHow Chanel No. 5 got its famous name: The story behind the iconic fragrance10 baby names that mean “miracle” in different cultures123Hot PicksSIRBlake LivelyGurgaon EncounterCM VijayAlex PereiraPM ModiNico HischierStrait of HormuzSimone BilesTop TrendingGurgaon MonsoonAMU Seerat CertificateTelangana Techie Wife MurderFIFA World Cup 2026Weather TodayTS EAMCET Phase 1 seat allotmentRamesh MhatreDelhi NCR rainGurgaon EncounterIran war

PM Modi recalled India’s successful Chandrayaan-3 Moon mission and acknowledged New Zealand’s contribution to the achievement. NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the futures of India and New Zealand are “intertwined” as he called for closer cooperation in technology, trade, space and sport during an address to the Indian community in Auckland.Speaking…

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