Prateek Yadav LUCKNOW: Prateek Yadav, the step-brother of SP chief Akhilesh Yadav and husband of BJP leader Aparna Yadav, died in Lucknow on Wednesday morning under mysterious circumstances. He was 38.According to hospital officials, Prateek was brought to the Civil Hospital in Lucknow at around 6 am by Aparna Yadav’s brother, Aman Singh Bisht. Doctors…
Madhav Tiwari (BCCI Photo) DHARAMSHALA: Madhav Tiwari still remembers how tiring bowling used to feel. As a 13-year-old kid in Indore, newly introduced to leather-ball cricket after changing schools, batting was the only thing that truly excited him. Bowling, in comparison, felt like labour. “I really liked batting. I wanted to become a batsman. Bowling…
JEECUP exam dates 2026 revised: Joint Entrance Examination Council, Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP) has announced the new examination schedule for JEECUP 2026, according to which the entrance test will be held starting from June 2, 2026. Uttar Pradesh Joint Entrance Examination for Polytechnic (UPJEE Polytechnic) is a test held annually for providing admission to diploma and…
Dileep Raj, actor and producer in the Kannada film industry, passed away in the early hours of Wednesday after suffering a heart attack. He was 47.As reported by NDTV, family members stated that Dileep experienced a massive cardiac arrest and was rushed to a hospital. Despite immediate medical attention, doctors were unable to revive him….
In an internet landscape crowded with pranks, dance reels, and clickbait vlogs, KK Create has carved out a completely different space. The rapidly growing YouTube channel, led by Kavya Karnatac, has become one of the most talked-about digital storytelling platforms in India for a reason, it shows the country in a way many viewers have…
Samajwadi Party chief and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday expressed deep grief over the death of his younger brother Prateek Yadav LUCKNOW: Samajwadi Party chief and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday expressed deep grief over the death of his younger step brother Prateek Yadav, describing him as…
PM Modi (Representational photo) The Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS), launched by the Centre aims to improve youth employability and workplace exposure.The scheme aims to provide internship opportunities to one crore young people over five years. Under the programme, selected candidates are placed with companies for practical workplace training to help improve their job readiness.The…
James Cameron’s latest cinematic spectacle, ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ is set to make its way to streaming platforms next month!After successfully completing its six months in theatres, the film is now finally set for its digital debut. An official announcement was posted on the film’s social media handle. The post announcing the film’s OTT premiere…
Verandahs functioned as a buffer between indoor and outdoor spaces, offering shade and a place for social interaction. These semi-open areas helped regulate temperature and encouraged community living. Today, balconies, sit-outs, and shaded decks are inspired by traditional verandahs, blending comfort with climate-responsive design. The emergence of Indian traditional design elements also indicates an increasing…
NEW DELHI: Air India has cut a further about 200 weekly flights from June to August, including a number of long hauls, in a bid to stem losses amid the sharp hike in jet fuel prices and the rupee’s crash. These cuts come on top of the about 90 flights cuts in May. The airline,…
Intricate latticed screens — jalis — were everywhere in traditional Indian homes, especially in Rajasthan and across the Mughal-influenced north. They looked beautiful, yes. But they also filtered harsh sunlight into dappled patterns, allowed air to pass through freely, and gave the people inside a view out while limiting the view in. They were privacy…
Tata Motors has just launched the new Tata Altroz CNG with AMT gearbox in the Indian market. With this update, the Altroz becomes the only hatchback in its segment to offer an AMT gearbox paired with a CNG powertrain. Interested customers can book the Altroz CNG AMT online or at their nearest dealership. Deliveries are…
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Representative image credits: AP Saudi Arabia carried out a series of unpublicised airstrikes on Iran in late March in retaliation for attacks inside the kingdom during the Middle East conflict, according to sources cited by Reuters.The strikes marked the first known case of Saudi Arabia directly conducting military action on Iranian soil, underscoring a major…
LUCKNOW: Former Western army commander Lt Gen Manoj Katiyar on Tuesday said Pakistan’s military establishment continues to view proxy warfare as a low-cost strategic tool against India and is unlikely to abandon terrorism as an instrument of state policy despite repeated setbacks.Delivering an address on “Op Sindoor 2.0: Lessons, Strategy and Prognosis”, organised by Lucknow-based…
Koneru Humpy (FIDE Photo) PUNE: Koneru Humpy, India’s top-rated woman chess player, said that besides China’s Zhu Jiner she doesn’t see any woman player having the potential to reach an Elo rating of 2600 and break into the top-100 in Open world rankings.Humpy, who is set to play Norway elite chess meet from May 25…
Asian markets traded mixed on Wednesday as fading momentum in artificial intelligence-linked stocks, elevated oil prices and concerns over persistent inflation kept investors cautious.Japan’s Nikkei 225 edged up less than 0.1% to 62,774.94, while South Korea’s Kospi gained 0.9% to 7,708.05 after recovering some recent losses.Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.3% to 8,645.80.Hong Kong’s Hang Seng…
Representational file photo With lakhs of students awaiting Central Board of Secondary Education’s Class 12 results, several media reports and social media posts suggest that the result may be declared as soon as today, May 13. Previous years’ result trends also show that CBSE usually declares Class 12 board results after May 10. In 2025…
A Chinese proverb highlights that genuine love makes even simple things like water satisfying, while its absence leaves abundance feeling empty. This enduring wisdom emphasizes that emotional connection and care are more crucial for happiness and fulfillment than material possessions or luxury, a truth often overlooked in modern life. Some old sayings just stay with…
Months after accusing his wife Aparna Yadav of ruining his family ties in a social media post and saying he planned to seek a divorce, Prateek Yadav, stepbrother of Akhilesh Yadav, died in Lucknow on Wednesday morning. LUCKNOW: Months after accusing his wife Aparna Yadav of ruining his family ties in a social media post…
