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A government school teacher was killed and the principal was grievously injured after a huge branch of a tree fell on them in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur on Monday, the police said.…
(Virat Kohli does a ‘Gangnam Style’ after India’s win in 2013) Those who have tracked Indian cricket closely over the last few decades will remember three things clearly about the…
Sridhar Vembu, founder and CEO of software major Zoho Corporation, on Monday stepped down as the CEO to serve as the company’s chief scientist. In a post on X social…
BJP and Congress councillors clashed Monday during a general meeting of the Jaipur Greater Municipal Corporation over land leases on a 100-foot road in the city’s Jagatpura neighborhood. Visuals from…
A man suspected to have contracted Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) has died in Maharashtra’s Solapur district, while the number of cases of the immunological nerve disorder in Pune has crossed 100,…
A man from the Scheduled Caste who married a woman of a different caste was allegedly found murdered in Pillalamarri Village, Suryapet District, on Monday, police said, while the wife…
Amid the increasing number of patients affected by GBS (Guillain-Barre Syndrome), the civic body in Pune on Monday set up a special ward in municipality-run Kamala Nehru hospital, with 45…
The Supreme Court on Monday appointed former judge of Punjab and Haryana High Court Justice (retd) Jaishree Thakur as an independent observer for the Chandigarh mayoral election to be held…
The Kumbh isn’t just a religious gathering but a blueprint for sustainable civilization, a testament to cultural authenticity and a living example of tradition adapting to modernity, Adani Group Chairman…
Ahead of the third T20I match against England, Team India`s vice-captain Axar Patel was seen recording a team vlog of the “Men in Blue”. The Board of Control for Cricket…
Choreographer Remo D’Souza recently visited the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, where he took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam. Remo shared glimpses of his visit on Instagram. In…
MS Dhoni‘s tenure as Indian cricket team captain was one of the most successful phases of side. From the 2007 T20 World Cup to the 2011 ODI World Cup to…
Happy Birthday to Bobby Deol. The actor turns 56 today. Love pouring in from Bobby’s friends and family on social media makes this day extra special. Bobby’s elder brother, actor…
Cricket Australia (CA) Chief Executive Nick Hockley has described the upcoming exhibition match featuring the Afghanistan Women’s XI in Melbourne as a beacon of hope and a significant milestone in…
On Sunday, the star of Malayalam cinema, Prithviraj Sukumaran was present at the teaser launch of his upcoming directorial L2: Empuraan, starring Mohanlal, revealed that he was once supposed to…
Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto on Sunday, during a dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu, quipped that he has “Indian DNA”, sparking a burst of laughter among the dignitaries including the…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah reached Prayagraj on Monday to participate in the Maha Kumbh celebrations. He took the holy dip at Triveni Sangam, flanked by several Hindu saints and…
The ED has asked Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife Parvathi B M to appear before it on Tuesday in connection with the MUDA land allotment scam. The Additional Director of Enforcement…
Tingling, weakness of hand-grip or foot drop could signal Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), said health experts on Monday, even as the reported cases spike to over a hundred in Pune, Maharashtra.…
In dry state Bihar, the headmaster of a government school has been arrested after he attended the Republic Day function at the school drunk and struggled to unfurl the national…
One state has made Uniform Civil Code or UCC a reality and it is only a matter of time that the “entire country will have similar legislation”, underscored Vice President…
The Supreme Court on Monday said it would name an independent observer for the Chandigarh mayoral election to be conducted on January 30. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and…
Four Army soldiers were injured on Monday in a road accident in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, officials said. Officials added that an Army vehicle skidded off the road at…
The makers of ‘Chhaava’ – an upcoming autobiography on the life of Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Sambhaji – today confirmed that they would remove the ‘Lezim’ dance scene from the film…
An unmarried couple was found hanging from a tree in Uttar Pradesh’s Bulandshahr district on Monday, police said. Officials said the bodies of Karan (25) and Khushi (19), from Pandrawal…
The England bowling attack has been told not to worry about leaking runs and rather just focus on taking wickets against an ultra-aggressive Indian batting unit, senior pacer Mark Wood…
Seasoned India batter KL Rahul was on Monday named in the Karnataka squad to face table-toppers Haryana in their final league match of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group C, beginning…
Four Indian Premier League franchises — Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Lucknow Super Giants, Delhi Capitals’ co-owners GMR Group — along with a consortium of global tech giants featuring leaders from…
Most of the established stars will be missing in action but thousands of other athletes, including the up and coming ones, will get the platform to make a mark in…
Days after Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s descendant and RS MP Sambhajiraje Chhatrapati asked Chhaava makers to consult historians amid protests over a dance sequence, Maharashtra Minister Uday Samant threatened to stop…
Team India captain Suryakumar Yadav will be expected to score runs ahead of the third T20I match against England. In the concluded two games, the Indian skipper departed on low…
After being crowned as ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year for 2024, India’s fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah said he was deeply honoured on being conferred with the award, a…
Former Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli is set to train with the Delhi team on Tuesday ahead of what could be his first Ranji Trophy appearance since 2012, according…
That Twinkle Khanna and Akshay Kumar have different political views is not news. But she is fed up with people blaming her for it. In her recent column, the former…
Former India batter Aakash Chopra has revealed a concerning stat surrounding wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson‘s batting against express pace bowling. He pointed out how Samson’s performances have been bang average against…
The Supreme Court today delivered a split verdict in the case relating to the burial of a Christian pastor in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar, but did not refer the matter to a…
A burnt body in a suitcase dumped in Delhi’s Ghazipur has led police to a chilling story that started with a live-in relationship and ended in a grisly murder. Early…
A consumer forum here directed an airline operator to pay Rs 50,000 as compensation to an elderly couple from Adyar here for alleged deficiency of service during their round trip…
A leopard died after it was run over by a vehicle in Andhra Pradesh’s Nellore district on Monday morning. The incident took place on the Vijayawada national highway, officials said.…
Digital news units and other outlets like the Indian Express and the Hindustan Times have mounted a legal challenge against OpenAI’s improper use of copyright content, legal papers show. The…
Punjab Kings batsman Shashank Singh is busy taking his game to the next level after a breakout season in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Ahead of the IPL 2025, Shashank…
Khushi Kapoor, who is busy with the promotions of her upcoming film Loveyapa, revealed her wedding plans in an interview with Siddharth Kannan. Contrary to her elder sister Janhvi Kapoor’s…
Ever since Sitaare Zameen Par was announced as Taare Zameen Par‘s sequel, there has been a lot of excitement around it. And now, the lead actor Aamir Khan dropped major…
The trailer of Yami Gautam and Pratik Gandhi’s Dhoom Dhaam is out now. The trailer promises a roller coaster ride of drama, action, emotion, topped with a dose of laughter.…
Joburg Super Kings fast bolwers Lutho Sipamla and Hardus Vijoen ripped through the Sunrises Eastern Cape to drive their team to a comprehensive nine-wicket bonus point victory on a glorious…
Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood on Monday urged the media of his country to stop disrespecting players after being asked if he will step down as leader of the pack…
A recent picture of India pacer Mohammed Siraj with Asha Bhosle’s granddaughter Zanai Bhosle went viral on social media. Zanai, a young singer who is famous for her soulful voice,…
Years ago, during my one and only trip to Pakistan to report on the 50th anniversary of independence for a Western media outlet, I had the pleasure of meeting some…
The north-bound bridge connecting Mumbai Coastal Road with the Bandra-Worli Sea Link has been opened for the public from Monday, easing travel issues on the congested roads of the city.…
Not even a week into his presidency, US President Donald Trump played his promised tariff card to navigate a complex diplomatic curve and drill home his ‘America first’ policy. However,…
The Aam Aadmi Party on Monday released another manifesto for next week’s Delhi election, promising free travel on the city’s public buses and a 50 per cent discount on Metro…
Maharashtra Minister Uday Samant said that the upcoming period drama ‘Chhaava’ should be shown to “historians and scholars” and if they raise objections then “we will not let it be…
After spending 10 straight months in the top-100 in the ATP singles rankings, India’s Sumit Nagal on Monday dropped out of the much-desired bracket following a string of poor show…
Bobby Lashley, who is known for his feuds with stars like Roman Reigns, Brock Lesnar, Drew Mclyntyre spoke about his and Brock Lesnar’s tenure in the MMA industry. Lashley, having…
Former India batter Aakash Chopra has revealed a concerning stat surrounding wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson‘s batting against express pace bowling. He pointed out how Samson’s performances have been bang average against…
Legendary singer Asha Bhosle`s granddaughter Zanai Bhosle, who celebrated her 23rd birthday with a star-studded bash in Mumbai made headlines for her alleged relationship with Indian cricketer Mohammed Siraj. The…
New Zealand all-rounder Jimmy Neesham was involved in a bizarre incident during a T20 tournament in South Africa on January 25. Neesham dropped regulation catch of England batter Joe Root,…
Alia Bhatt, Ananya Panday, Deepika Padukone and a bunch of actors across generations assembled at an event, organised to celebrate the silver jubilee of designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee’s brand. Black seemed…
Charismatic India opener Smriti Mandhana, was on Monday, named ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year for her phenomenal performance that saw the left-hander score tons of runs in 2024.…
Injured Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka is unlikely to play the first Test against Australia in Galle, starting on Wednesday. Nissanka is undergoing rehabilitation in Colombo for the groin strain…
About a month ago, it was reported that filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh had walked out of Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming movie King and was replaced by Pathaan director Siddharth Anand. The…
Amid the rising cases of the ‘mystery illness’ in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri that has claimed at least 17 lives, experts said that an organophosphorus toxin is causing the disease.…
A feud between former BJP MLA Kunwar Pranav Singh Champion and Independent MLA Umesh Kumar took a violent turn on Sunday as they opened fire and threw stones at each…
Cash, gold ornaments and valuables worth more than Rs 50 lakh were stolen from the residence of former minister and senior Congress leader Niranjan Patnaik in Bhubaneswar’s Nayapalli area on…
Maha Kumbh 2025 witnessed a special fusion of Indian and Greek cultural heritage, Penelope from Greece and Siddharth from India decided to tie the knot during the religious congregation in…
Social media is abuzz with news of Jeet Adani’s wedding. The youngest son of industrialist Gautam Adani will marry Diva Jaimin Shah on February 7, 2025. The date was confirmed…
As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present her eighth consecutive Union Budget, the process remains shrouded in secrecy. The Budget-making process involves the Finance Minister and high-ranking officials working…
Karnataka Lokayukta on Monday submitted the investigation report in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam to the High Court Dharwad bench. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is the accused…
Days after Bigg Boss 18 winner Karan Veer Mehra claimed that he was not invited to Vivian Dsena’s party, Nouran Aly cleared the air over his exclusion. In a recent…
After a blockbuster 2023, Shah Rukh Khan’s fans had a disappointing time in 2024, with no SRK releases. Therefore when King was announced, the wait began for all Shah Rukh…
Ahead of the seventh round of the Ranji Trophy match, Riyan Parag has been declared fit to return for Assam. He will lead the Assam pack in their final league…
Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali has recalled ex-India captain Mohammad Azharuddin‘s words praising Tilak Varma, following the youngster’s heroics in the second T20I against England on Saturday. Tilak is thriving…
Versatile actor and voice artist Shreyas Talpade celebrates his birthday on January 27. The Om Shanti Om actor, who suffered a heart attack in 2023 has resumed work with back-to-back…
Sanjay Bangar was a ringside witness to Virat Kohli`s peak as an international cricketer from 2014 to 2019 and it was surprising to see the former Team India batting coach…
Renowned playback singer Sonu Nigam, who was conferred with the Padma Shri in 2022, pointed out how some legends from the music industry are yet to receive the recognition. He…
On a pitch tailor-made for spinners, an epic contest unfolded between West Indies and Pakistan in the second Test at Multan. While Pakistan hoped to pull the game in their…
Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai, known for his dynamic pace bowling and powerful batting, was on Monday named the ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2024. The 24-year-old built on…
West Indies stayed in the hunt for its first test win in Pakistan in 35 years after its batters came good on a turning wicket to set up a tricky…
The Brit Awards will be extra special for One Direction fans. Late singer Liam Payne will reportedly receive a special tribute from former bandmates Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson…
Amid President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, law enforcement officials in the United States are reportedly doing recce of gurdwaras in New York and New Jersey to hunt for illegal immigrants.…
It was a sky full of stars for passengers aboard the IndiGo flight from Pune to Ahmedabad. Moments before take-off, Captain Pradeep Krishnan asked hundreds of people on their way…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday expressed his anticipation of participating in the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela here, by taking a dip at the Sangam and seeking blessings from…
Members of the K-pop boyband ASTRO are remembering their bandmate Moonbin on his 27th birth anniversary. For those unaware, the singer was found dead at his home in 2023. To…
Ahead of the third T20I of the five-match series against England, India’s vice-captain and all-rounder Axar Patel was seen in an all-new role where he was seen making the vlog…
In a special moment during the Coldplay concert in Ahmedabad, singer Chris Martin dedicated a beautiful song to Team India`s lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who also made his presence at…
Director Shekhar Kapur is making headlines after being honoured with the Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian award in India. Anil Kapoor has also given a shout-out to his “dear friend”…
Back on the set In the last week, Kangana Ranaut painted most social media feeds red with her comical and admirable interview with Shubhankar Mishra, and it appears that the…
Actress Madhuri Dixit`s mother-in-law recently made some startling revelations about her grandsons, Arin and Ryan. Recalling their younger years, she revealed how Arin was incredibly protective of his younger brother,…
Australia opening batsman Usman Khawaja said Sam Konstas should continue to open alongside him ahead of the two Test matches against Sri Lanka. Khawaja also agreed with Ricky Ponting`s view…
International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman and former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary, Jay Shah arrived in Prayagraj on Monday along with his family to attend the…
Ahead of the third T20I against England, Suryakumar Yadav-led Team India arrived in Rajkot. The “Men in Blue” received a warm welcome in the city from fans who were excited…
We’ve often seen Amol Parashar fronting romantic comedies, the latest example being Sweet Dreams opposite Mithila Palkar. But don’t be surprised if you see him as the mind behind a…
Continuing his fine form in the Tata Steel Masters, Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa played out a solid draw with world champion D Gukesh in the eighth round in Wijk Aan Zee.…
Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal welcomed their baby girl, Zuneyra Ida Fazal, in July 2024. In a recent interview with Faye D’Souza, the actress opened up about the early days…
Sanjay Dutt who has gone through a long legal battle in 1993 serial blast arms case has now expressed gratitude to Senior Advocate Majeed Memon on his book launch. Senior…
In the past six years, Abhishek Banerjee has become part of some of Bollywood’s biggest franchises. The actor, whose character Jana in Stree (2018) became immensely popular, cemented his place…
Actress Urvashi Rautela is urging netizens to pray for the faster recovery of her mother, Meera Rautela. On Sunday, the actress took to her Instagram, and shared a picture in…
Horror comedy, aerial actioner, mythological drama—each genre is far removed from the other. But each of them finds a place in writer Niren Bhatt’s filmography. Only months after displaying his…
Known for his incredible work in films such as “Masoom”, “Mr India”, and “Bandit Queen”, Shekhar Kapur has been bestowed with the prestigious Padma Bhushan. Celebrating the momentous occasion, actor…
A drug kingpin, who was enjoying a vacation with his wife in the United Kingdom, was arrested after her partner’s social media posts revealed their whereabouts. Luis Manuel Picado Grijalba,…