BENGALURU: A 31-year-old man was found dead under suspicious circumstances in a pub in Rajarajeshwarinagar, West Bengaluru, in the early hours of Friday. The cause of death is yet to be ascertained, police said. The deceased has been identified as Megharaj, also known as Meghanand, a resident of Ullal Main Road and a native of…
SRINAGAR: Mobile internet services were restored in Leh Thursday night more than two weeks after its suspension following protests that erupted in the district on September 24.As per the statement issued by district magistrate Romil Singh Donk, normalcy had been fully restored across Ladakh with “uninterrupted internet access, smooth functioning of educational institutions, and resumption…
A day after the untimely death of Punjabi actor and professional bodybuilder Varinder Singh Ghuman, a medical statement from Fortis Escorts Hospital, Amritsar, has clarified the circumstances surrounding his passing. The 42-year-old, known for his roles in Punjabi and Bollywood films, died on Thursday after suffering a cardiac arrest following a routine surgical procedure. Hospital…
As megastar Amitabh Bachchan celebrates his birthday today, filmmaker R. Balki, the writer-director behind iconic collaborations like ‘Cheeni Kum’, ‘Paa’, and ‘Shamitabh’ has penned a heartfelt letter to his longtime muse and inspiration. In this exclusive note shared with ETimes, Balki reflects on the phenomenon called Amitabh Bachchan, tracing how the superstar redefined heroism in…
SRINAGAR: The body of the second of two soldiers missing in Ahlan Gadol forest of Kokernag in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district since Oct 6 was recovered Friday, a day after the body of his colleague was found in the same area, officials saidArmy authorities identified the duo as Lance Havildar Palash Ghosh and Lance Naik…
Education Secretary Linda McMahon and President Donald Trump. (Getty Images) Five ways the Department of Education is upending public schools: here’s why it matters to every familyThe Department of Education under the Trump administration has implemented a series of rapid changes that could reshape public schooling across the US. Over just eight months, political appointments…
BENGALURU: A woman in Bengaluru has alleged that she was abused by an Uber auto driver because she is from Northeast. The woman, who goes by Enn Bii on Instagram, posted a video showing the driver, Pavan HS, demanding that she speak in Kannada and allegedly trying to hit her. She also claimed that the…
The rupee strengthened by 7 paise to close at 88.72 against the US dollar on Friday, buoyed by positive domestic market trends and a broad decline in crude oil prices, PTI reported. Forex traders said the central bank’s intervention also provided support, although a firm US dollar capped sharper gains.The rupee opened at 88.80 and…
Popular content creator Orry found himself in hot water after allegedly ridiculing beloved legends Lata Mangeshkar and Falguni Pathak. Rajiv Adatia, known from ‘Bigg Boss’, didn’t hold back in condemning Orry’s comments, calling them disrespectful and ignorant. Fans rallied behind Adatia, applauding his efforts to defend Mangeshkar, a revered figure in music. Internet personality Orry,…
When it comes to the Nobel Peace Prize, Donald Trump isn’t exactly feeling zen. The US President has taken a jab at Barack Obama, saying his predecessor “got it for doing nothing” — while touting his own role in bringing peace to Gaza.With the Nobel announcement just around the corner, Trump isn’t waiting for the…
