One of the most-awaited films of the year, ‘Kantara Chapter 1’, released in cinemas on October 2, 2025. The film has already smashed box office records. While many viewers praised the direction and writing of Rishab Shetty, fans have also hailed Rukmini Vasanth’s performance.Rukmini plays Kanakavathi in the film, a character who goes through a…
Acclaimed Yardbirds co-founder Chris Dreja has passed away at 79. The versatile musician, photographer, and co-writer’s demise was confirmed by former bandmate Jimmy Page and his sister-in-law, who mentioned years of health problems. Dreja, a pivotal figure in the band’s success, played rhythm guitar and later bass. He retired from music in 2012 following a…
Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi NEW DELHI: Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi will be back in a London courtroom on November 23, as judges hear his petition to reopen the extradition trial on the grounds that he could face interrogation if repatriated to India.Nirav Modi argued before the Westminster Court that questioning by Indian agencies may amount…
Jomel Warrican’s wicket saw his bat go flying out of his hands as he attempted to take a swipe at Siraj (Screengrabs) A rare and comical moment unfolded during the West Indies’ second innings in the first Test against India when Jomel Warrican lost control of his bat while trying an aggressive shot off Mohammed…
Rahul Gandhi and Nishikant Dubey (ANI images) NEW DELHI: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Friday demanded that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s diplomatic passport should be confiscated and legal action initiated.This comes after Gandhi’s visit to Colombia, where he accused the BJP-led central government of mounting a “wholesale attack on Indian democracy” during an interaction at…
US trade representative Jamieson Greer (Image credits: AP) NEW DELHI: US trade representative Jamieson Greer claimed that India is already beginning to diversify away from Russian oil, even as the United States has imposed a 50% tariff on India over its oil imports from Russia.Speaking at the Economic Club of New York, Greer explained that…
Ravindra Jadeja (ANI Photo) Vice-captain Ravindra Jadeja turned the third day of the opening Test against the West Indies into a masterclass of all-round cricket. After India declared overnight on 448 for 5, holding a massive 286-run lead, Jadeja followed up his unbeaten century with a four-wicket haul as the visitors were bowled out for…
Singer and music icon Zubeen Garg passed away in Singapore under circumstances that have left fans both heartbroken and puzzled. Known for his soulful voice and larger-than-life personality, the 52-year-old artist was reportedly on a yacht outing off Lazarus Island when tragedy struck. What was first believed to be a case of drowning has now…
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – SEPTEMBER 28: Shubman Gill of India looks on during the Asia Cup Final match between India and Pakistan at Dubai International Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) The national selection committee is likely to take a call on India’s ODI captaincy…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday unveiled a series of youth-centric initiatives worth over Rs 62,000 crore, with a special focus on poll-bound Bihar. PM launched the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) – a centrally sponsored scheme with an investment of Rs 60,000 crore.The scheme aims to modernise…