SRINAGAR: J&K’s governing National Conference (NC) on Friday decried banning books as “unfortunate and deeply ill-conceived”, days after LG Manoj Sinha-led home department banned 25 titles, including some by Booker-prize winning author Arundhati Roy and constitutionalist AG Noorani.The NC statement came with a reassurance that it was trying to see how the ban could be…
Mukesh Chhabra shared insights on casting for Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana. He clarified he wasn’t involved in casting Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama. The casting aimed for distinct looks to differentiate Rama’s world. Chhabra hopes Ramayana wins an Oscar. The film, produced by Namit Malhotra, stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash. Casting director Mukesh Chhabra…
NEW DELHI: Indian Railways has launched its longest-ever freight train, ‘Rudrastra,’ measuring about 4.5 kilometres in length.Formed by linking six standard-length rakes, the train consisted of 354 wagons and was powered by seven locomotives. It travelled from Ganjkhwaja to Garhwa Road, covering the 200-km route at an average speed of 40 km/h.Union minister of railways,…
Faissal Khan, brother of Aamir Khan, recently addressed their ongoing family feud, highlighting the tensions and challenges faced. He acknowledged Aamir’s early support in securing him work after he left home. Faissal attributed the rift to family influence, alleging relatives disliked their closeness. He expressed regret over the lack of open communication and his being…
Mohit Suri’s latest romantic drama Saiyaara has been winning over audiences with its soulful music, heartfelt storyline, and the chemistry between debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. But behind one of the film’s most emotional moments was a real-life instance when Ahaan broke down on set, so much so that the director had to step…
Akash Deep (Image credit: Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Indian fast bowler Akash Deep marked a special moment in his career by purchasing a new car and sharing pictures from the showroom with his family on Instagram. The celebration came shortly after his standout batting performance as a nightwatchman in the final Test against England at…
Global merchandise trade is projected to grow 0.9% in 2025, helped by a surge in US imports ahead of sweeping tariff hikes, but the World Trade Organization (WTO) warned that the impact of higher duties will hit hard in 2026.In its latest forecast, the WTO revised next year’s trade growth estimate down to 1.8%, from…
Thomas Dohmke, CEO, GitHub Thomas Dohmke’s story begins in the bustling academic environment of Technische Universität Berlin, where he enrolled in 1998 to study computer engineering. Over five years, he mastered “Technische Informatik,” a demanding program that combines software programming with hardware systems design. This dual expertise became the backbone of his future endeavors.But Dohmke’s…
England’s Chris Woakes (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar) England all-rounder Chris Woakes has opened up about the shoulder injury he sustained during the fifth Test against India in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, which ended in a 2-2 series draw at The Oval in London on Monday. The injury occurred while diving to save a run at the boundary…
Arvind Kejriwal (left), Bhagwant Mann (PTI) NEW DELHI: AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday launched 24 sectoral committees aimed at transforming Punjab’s industrial governance model. The committees will be responsible for drafting policies for each sector, shifting decision-making power from the bureaucracy to business owners, both large and…
