KOLKATA: The Indian roller, a bird protected under Schedule II of the country’s Wildlife Protection Act and whose population has declined by 30% across India in the past 12 years, is still being released as part of an age-old ritual on Dashami, raising concerns among conservationists.Green activists have raised awareness about adopting measures such as…
Bollywood’s beloved ‘Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani’ duo, Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor, recently reunited at Mumbai airport, creating quite a buzz among fans. Marking her first appearance since ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ exit announcement Deepika Padukone looked stylish and chic. Deepika Padukone keeps it chic For her airport look, the ‘Om Shanti Om’ chose a grey…
Representative image (Photo credit: ANI) BENGALURU: Researchers in India have developed a new way to generate truly random numbers using quantum computers, a breakthrough that could make digital security systems harder to crack.The work was done by scientists at the Raman Research Institute (RRI) in Bengaluru, working with colleagues from the Indian Institute of Science…
Vijay Deverakonda has carved a special place in Indian cinema with his intense performances and irresistible charm. From the angry young lover in ‘Arjun Reddy’ to the romantic hero in ‘Geetha Govindam’ and ‘Dear Comrade’, he has shown remarkable versatility. But Vijay’s life off-screen is just as fascinating. Here’s a peek inside the life of…
ECI delegation arrives in India (ANI image) NEW DELHI: A delegation of the Election Commission of India (ECI), led by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, arrived in Patna on Friday to review preparations for the forthcoming Bihar Assembly elections.The delegation also includes Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi.Confirming the visit in a…
Pakistani politician and President of the Asian Cricket Council Mohsin Naqvi stands (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) Mohsin Naqvi, who holds multiple key positions as Pakistan’s Interior Minister, the Pakistan Cricket Board chief, and President of the Asian Cricket Council, is set to receive the Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Excellence Gold Medal. Organisers say the award recognises…
In this Wednesday, India’s Mirabai Chanu competes in the women’s 49kg weightlifting event at the 2024 Summer Olympics, in Paris, France. The Star Indian weightlifter Chanu (48kg) clinched a silver medal at the World Championships in the 48kg category in Forde, Norway, Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) (PTI10_03_2025_000390B) When Mirabai Chanu walked up…
A new coming-of-age story is in the digital town, titled ‘The Body,’ and will soon be hitting the screens. Created by Quinn Shepard, the eight-episode series will feel like a love letter to all the ‘90s and Y2K teen movies and erotic thrillers. With multiple cliff-hangers and spooky dreads, the writer-director hopes that the series…
Grand Chess Tour Finals (Photo Credit: @GrandChessTour on X) Fabiano Caruana secured his second Grand Chess Tour Finals victory, earning USD 150,000. Maxime Vachier-Lagrave finished as runner-up, receiving USD 100,000.The competition saw Vachier-Lagrave win the opening game, followed by Caruana’s impressive comeback with three consecutive victories. MVL nearly forced a playoff in the final game…
Nagpur: Rest of India’s Ruturaj Gaikwad, left, Ishan Kishan, right, and others return to pavilion due to low light on day three of the Irani Cup 2025 cricket match between Vidarbha and Rest of India, at Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) Stadium, in Nagpur, Maharashtra. (PTI Photo) (PTI10_03_2025_000286B) Nagpur: Before the clouds rolled in and dimmed…