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Haunted mansions, long corridors and creaky doors are a staple in horror comedies. That’s exactly the world filmmaker Priyadarshan is creating at Royal Palms in Goregaon, Mumbai, for Bhooth Bangla.…
In a plot straight out of a movie, a con woman managed to swindle 36 men by pretending to date them and luring them into buying flats in a nearby…
President Vladimir Putin-led United Russia party invited criticism for gifting meat grinders to the mother of a soldier, who was killed in Ukraine. The gift was presented on International Women’s…
A toddler, who was kidnapped by her own non-custodial mother in 1999, has been found alive in Mexico, authorities said. Andrea Michelle Reyes, now 27, was allegedly kidnapped by her…
Rohit Sharma‘s future was a matter of intense debate after India’s loss in the Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Rohit is two months shy of 38 and has already retired…
As tensions between China and the United States ramp up – particularly after the US doubled tariffs on Chinese imports to 20 per cent – China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi…
A transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) was involved in a “serious incident” after landing in West Bengal’s Bagdogra, sources said. The crew is safe, they said. The…
Congress leader Shama Mohamed’s recent comment regarding Rohit Sharma‘s fitness during the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final stage was widely criticised. Shama, in a post which has now been deleted by…
If history were a tapestry, The Waking of a Nation would be the unravelling thread, pulling apart the neatness of the past to expose the chaos and conspiracy woven beneath.…
Happy Women’s Day to all the wonderful women out there. We are sure you have already ordered flowers for the inspiring women in your life. This year, why not celebrate…
Left isolated due to the draconian policies of the Taliban administration, women in Afghanistan have been forced to turn to artificial intelligence (AI) for friendship. Since seizing power in 2021…
India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 final promises to be a cracker of a cricket match. India entered the title clash undefeated while New Zealand lost only one match…
Christian Michel James, an alleged middleman in AgustaWestland case, on Friday offered to “finish his sentence” and leave India instead of walking out on bail owing to “security risks”. James…
An Indian man, who was allegedly shot dead by Jordanian soldiers when he was trying to cross into Israel illegally last month, was reportedly a victim of a job scam.…
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he is a Zionist and believes in the rights of Jewish people. Speaking at the National Forum on Combatting anti-Semitism, he said no one…
Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani has expressed his gratitude after hosting nine women ambassadors and high commissioners to India at the Khavda Adani Renewable Energy Park and Mundra’s Special Economic…
The fans are eagerly waiting for the beginning of the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which will kick-start from March 22. In the opening match, defending champions…
Rohit Sharma‘s future was a matter of intense debate after India’s loss in the Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Rohit is two months shy of 38 and has already retired…
Amid an uproar over the lack of gender-neutral laws to protect men in marital disputes after the Atul Subhash case, another case of a man blaming his wife for his…
Women are no longer confined to the passenger seat. From heading design and engineering teams, holding key posts to running major automotive companies, their role in the world of motoring…
A day after Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met with the leather workers of Dharavi, Mumbai, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam criticised the visit,…
A French former surgeon on trial for sexually abusing nearly 300 of his patients, most under 15, on Friday described how he also preyed on the children who came to…
Indian cricket team pacer Mohammed Shami found himself embroiled in an unnecessary controversy after being targeted over not keeping Roza (fast) during the ICC Champions Trophy match against Australia. The…
A widely-circulated image of Ranya Rao with swollen eyes and bruises have triggered speculation that the Kannada actor might have been assaulted during or after her arrest, with Karnataka State…
Two women, including a 27-year-old Israeli tourist and a homestay owner, were allegedly gang-raped by three men in Karnataka on Thursday night. The incident occurred when they were stargazing near…
India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 final promises to be a cracker of a cricket match. India entered the title clash undefeated while New Zealand lost only one match…
A 17-year-old boy was assaulted by a police sub-inspector after he mistakenly drove his cycle into a street where a rehearsal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s convoy was underway, to…
The pitch for the ICC Champions Trophy final between India and Pakistan has reportedly been selected. With the title-decider in Dubai just two days away, the authorities have finalised the…
US President Donald Trump denied on Friday a report that his senior advisor, billionaire Elon Musk, had clashed with Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a White House meeting. According…
Donald Trump kept up the pressure on Ukraine to move ahead with a peace deal as signals emerged that the Kremlin would be willing to accept a temporary truce under…
The atmosphere inside the Cabinet Room of the White house was tense as US President Donald Trump silently watched a volley of attacks exchanged between billionaire advisor Elon Musk and…
US President Donald Trump on Friday reiterated that India charges “massive tariffs” and said that you can’t sell anything in the country. The 78-year-old Republican, whose tariff announcements have sent…
Veteran Japanese actor Yakusho Koji will be honoured with the prestigious lifetime achievement award at the 18th Asian Film Awards in Hong Kong, Japan. The Perfect Days actor Yakusho, becomes…
Madhuri Dixit is currently in Jaipur to attend IIFA 2025. At a special session hosted by the International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) 2025 in Jaipur on Friday, the actress…
The sequel to Nayanthara’s hit film Mookuthi Amman officially went on floors on March 6, with a special puja ceremony held in Chennai. Directed by Sundar C, the event saw…
Indian cricket team pacer Mohammed Shami found himself embroiled in an unnecessary controversy after being targeted over not keeping Roza (fast) during the ICC Champions Trophy match against Australia. The…
Katrina Kaif shared a series of pictures from her best friend Karishma Kohli’s wedding. The actress looked gorgeous as ever. The caption read, “My Best Friends’ Weddings. @karishmakohli there is…
Tallon Griekspoor stunned top-seeded Alexander Zverev 4-6, 7-6 (7/5), 7-6 (7/4) in the second round at Indian Wells on Friday, avenging a devastating loss to the German at Roland Garros…
Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead at their home last week. Now, the causes of their deaths have been revealed. Gene died from coronary…
Mainz climbed into third place in the Bundesliga with a 3-1 win at Borussia Moenchengladbach on Friday. The result takes Bo Henriksen’s charges to 44 points, provisionally two ahead of…
The critical sentiment over India’s ‘unfair advantage’ controversy in the ICC Champions Trophy continues to grow, with several former cricketers and even current stars highlighting how the hybrid model for…
Pakistan legend Waqar Younis has come out with a fiery response on social media after ex-cricketer Mohammad Hafeez questioned the legacy of the 1990s and early 2000s stars. An awkward…
The pitch for the ICC Champions Trophy final between India and Pakistan has reportedly been selected. With the title-decider in Dubai just two days away, the authorities have finalised the…
Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman died of natural causes, probably around a week after his wife passed away, the chief medical investigator in the US state of New Mexico said Friday.…
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and billionaire White House adviser Elon Musk clashed on Thursday during a Cabinet meeting, as President Donald Trump watched, over the level of staff…
Rajasthan Assembly witnessed uproar on Friday after BJP MLA Gopal Sharma calling Congress MLA Rafiq Khan a ‘Pakistani’. During the debate on UDH grant demands in the Assembly, noisy scenes…
Collective Artists Networks’ Terribly Tiny Tales (TTT) is back with Mud Ke Naa Dekh, a Women’s Day special that’s equal parts heartwarming and chaotic. Written and directed by Sonam Nair,…
Film: Nadaaniyan On: NetflixDirector: Shauna Gautam Actors: Ibrahim Ali Khan, Khushi Kapoor Rating: 1/5 At some point, sitting through this intense insult to sub-human intelligence, I started to wonder, almost…
After a 22-month restriction on movement of Meiteis and Kukis in Manipur that saw some over 250 people getting killed in a bloody ethnic clash, Union Home Minister Amit Shah…
The decision by Jamia Millia Islamia University to drop Kerala capital Thiruvananthapuram from its list of examination centres was an “extremely short-sighted” one and would create problems for students, Congress…
The Reserve Bank on Friday said it has imposed Rs 76.6 lakh penalty on four non-banking financial companies for non-compliance with certain provisions of its directions related to ‘peer-to-peer lending…
PVR INOX, India’s largest and most premium cinema exhibition company, proudly announces “Aamir Khan: Cinema Ka Jadugar”, a special film festival commemorating Aamir Khan’s contribution to Indian cinema. As one…
The family and friends of legendary actor-dancer Vyjayanthimala Bali on Friday refuted reports circulating on social media about her health and said she was doing fine. “Dr Vyjayanthimala Bali is…
England’s white-ball cricket is at a crossroads following Jos Buttler’s resignation as captain after a dismal Champions Trophy campaign. With managing director Rob Key determined to find the “best person”…
India and New Zealand face off in the final of the Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday to decide the winner of the eight-nation ODI tournament. Mid-Day looks at five…
Over the last few days, Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif was busy attending the wedding of her close friend and filmmaker Karishma Kohli. Videos of the actress dancing at Karishma`s sangeet…
US President Donald Trump said Friday that he finds it “easier” to deal with Russia than with Ukraine in efforts to end the war in the pro-Western country — and…
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Friday invoked all actions under Stage-I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) with immediate effect in Delhi and surrounding National Capital…
India play New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final in Dubai on Sunday in what could be a last hurrah for veteran stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. The 36-year-old…
Who’s more funny? Men or women? While the age-old stereotype would make one think that men are funnier than women, there is no right answer to it. Skills do not…
Skipper Meg Lanning’s impactful 92 went in vain as Gujarat Giants defeated table-toppers Delhi Capitals by five wickets to register a hat-trick of wins and book their place in the…
Cadillac have received final approval to become the 11th team in Formula One from the 2026 season, motorsport’s governing body the FIA and F1 announced on Friday. The US team,…
A teenager looking to get some extra money for himself and his family was electrocuted in a Haryana village after he climbed onto a roof to collect cash flung in…
Speaking out strongly against the breach of Foreign Minister S Jaishankar’s security in London, the Ministry of External Affairs has said that it reflects the “indifference in the UK” to…
Vinod Sehwag, the brother of former Indian cricket team’s batsman Virender Sehwag, has been arrested by the Chandigarh Police in a cheque bounce case of Rs 7 crore. A local…
Goa Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte has been acquitted by a Bengaluru court in a case related to illegal iron ore mining and transportation. The verdict brings closure to a high-profile…
The Gauhati High Court on Friday granted anticipatory bail to YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani in connection with a case lodged by the city police following the outrage over the ‘India’s Got…
Two influential civil society organisations of Manipur’s Meitei community and the indigenous distinct tribe Thadou in a joint press conference today called for working toward bringing peace in Manipur. Members…
Indian batters on Friday extensively honed their skill against left-arm and off-spin variations ahead of facing New Zealand’s Mitchell Santner and Michael Bracewell in the Champions Trophy final on Sunday.…
The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has unveiled an innovative “Catch and Revoke” initiative, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to identify and revoke visas of foreign nationals suspected of supporting…
Just two days remain before the ICC Champions Trophy final between India and New Zealand begins in Dubai. While the Indian team arrives into the title-decider with zero defeats to…
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday called on seven counterparts, including Bengal’s Mamata Banerjee, Punjab’s Bhagwant Mann, and BJP-ruled Odisha’s Mohan Chandra Majhi, to join a ‘joint action…
Former Indian pacer Venkatesh Prasad questioned Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and their lack of investment in local talent over the years, asking they are building a brand or truly focussed…
Riding on his superb performance in the ODI series against England last month, ace India top-order batter Shubman Gill has been nominated along with Australia’s Steve Smith and New Zealand’s…
KL Rahul’s demotion to No. 6 has been discussed threadbare but India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said the wicketkeeper-batter has accepted the new role wholeheartedly, which has given the batting…
KL Rahul has been one of Team India’s unsung hero during its journey to the Champions Trophy 2025 final. Rahul scored a vital 42 in India’s semi-final run chase against…
Former Indian tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi said that India must host the Olympics and also talked about the challenges non-cricket sports face in India. Bhupathi was speaking at the at…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCII) has not announced the list of annual contracts this year and according to a report by Times Of India, Virat Kohli,…
Showing exceptional courage, an 8-year-old from Faridabad foiled a robbery attempt despite being threatened by two men, one of whom pointed a pistol at her. On Thursday evening, 8-year-old Kritika…
Berserk bullies generally halt when someone stands up to them. That is what is happening to America’s President of seven weeks, Donald Trump. His tirade against friends, allies and neighbours…
All India Muslim Jamaat President, Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi criticised India’s marquee pace bowler Mohammed Shami for not observing ‘Roza’ during Ramzan. Shami was spotted consuming an energy drink during…
Days after spat with Zelensky, Trump says he’s considering “large-scale” sanctions and tariffs against Russia, until a ceasefire and peace agreement is reached with Ukraine. This turn takes place after…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay a two-day state visit to Mauritius beginning March 11 to grace the island nation’s national day celebrations as the chief guest. A contingent of…
Just two days remain before the ICC Champions Trophy final between India and New Zealand begins in Dubai. While the Indian team arrives into the title-decider with zero defeats to…
BCCI vice-president and Congress Rajya Sabha MP Rajeev Shukla will represent India on the Board of Directors at the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) while former treasurer and BJP heavyweight Ashish…
Film: Nadaaniyan Director: Shauna GautamCast: Ibrahim Ali Khan, Khushi Kapoor, Suniel Shetty, Dia Mirza, Mahima Chaudhry Runtime: 1 hour and 59 mins The last time Bollywood made an enjoyable film…
Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali has come down heavily on the “terrible rules” favouring batters and leading to the “death” of the 50-over format with an increasing number of players…
Dr Willie Soon, an astrophysicist and aerospace engineer, who has worked for a long time at the Harvard and Smithsonian Centre for Astrophysics, has recently claimed that a mathematical formula…
The Indian cricket team team is facing a lot of criticism for the fact it is playing all its Champions Trophy 2025 matches in Dubai. The Rohit Sharma-led side decided…
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presented a record 16th state budget Friday – a balancing act, as all budgets are – between funding for welfare programmes and promises the Congress made…
Amid allegations of a cover-up on the issue of duplicate voter identity card numbers, the Election Commission (EC) on Friday said it will address the “decades-long” matter in the next…
Actor Ranya Rao, stepdaughter of senior Indian Police Service officer Ramachandra Rao, broke down on the court premises after she was remanded in the custody of the Directorate of Revenue…
Market watchdog SEBI has issued a warning letter to FMCG major Nestle India over alleged violation of Insider Trading norms by a senior official of the company. Nestle India has…
Indian Premier League (IPL) founder Lalit Modi has filed an application with the Indian high commission in London to surrender his Indian passport. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed…
India and Punjab Kings spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has uploaded a funny video on social media in which he could be seen teaching superlatives, having donned the jersey of his new…
India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav wished Men in Blue luck ahead of their ICC Champions Trophy final against New Zealand and also lauded skipper Rohit Sharma`s fitness and contributions as…
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner lauded Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra for their outstanding performances in the second semi-final against South Africa in Lahore. Their brilliant centuries, Williamson`s 102 off…
One of Bollywood’s most successful music composers, Pritam has always been accused of plagiarising songs. However, the tables have turned this time as BLACKPINK’s singer Jennie Kim was accused for…
All India Muslim Jamaat President, Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi criticised India’s marquee pace bowler Mohammed Shami for not observing ‘Roza’ during Ramzan. Shami was spotted consuming an energy drink during…
An awkward incident took place on live television between former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez and pace great Shoaib Akhtar. During a discussion on PTV Sports, Hafeez questioned the legacy of…