TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains mention of death.Danish cinema has lost one of its most influential figures. Per Holst, the celebrated filmmaker and producer behind some of Denmark’s greatest films, has passed away at the age of 86. Known for his collaborations with iconic directors like Lars von Trier, Nils Malmros, and Bille August, his…
Asian stock markets climbed on Thursday, buoyed by a tech rally on Wall Street, upbeat earnings, and hopes of US rate cuts, as investor confidence followed Trump’s 100% chip tariff threat came with exemptions for several companies.Japan’s shares hit a new all-time high, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng gained 0.4% and China’s blue-chip index rose…
Real Madrid and Barcelona players scuffle during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Barcelona, in Madrid, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) A big fight broke out between the players of Real Madrid and Barcelona after the final whistle at the Santiago Bernabéu.Real Madrid won the match 2-1, and in…
MUMBAI: Department of Financial Services secretary M Nagaraju announced three new digital payment features at the Global Fintech Fest 2025 in Mumbai to make payments simpler and more accessible. The launches include on-device biometric authentication for UPI transactions, Aadhaar-based face authentication for setting or resetting UPI PINs, and cash withdrawal through micro ATMs using UPI…
Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, known for his strong performances across films and series, has never shied away from speaking his mind. Zeeshan is known for his roles in ‘Raanjhanaa’, ‘Tanu Weds Manu’, ‘No One Killed Jessica’ among others, opened up on what according to him is plaguing the industry. He also spoke about the costs involved…
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will inaugurate the Swadeshi Mela in Gorakhpur on Friday. The 10-day programme began informally across many districts on Thursday and was conceptualised to promote ‘Vocal for Local’.A govt spokesperson said the fairs, being organised across the state, are being held at commercially important locations to allow maximum participation. At the…
The entertainment industry is in a state of profound grief and shock, as the Punjabi singer Rajvir Jawanda breathed his last at just 35 years of age. On September 27, Rajvir met with a tragic accident while on a trip, and he passed away after being in critical care for almost two weeks. According to…
India’s Mohammed Siraj and India’s Dhruv Jurel celebrate their win against England on day five of the fifth cricket test match between England and India at The Kia Oval in London, Monday, Aug. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) Former India seamer Irfan Pathan has weighed in on the workload management debate. Without directly taking Jasprit…
First IIT campus to be launched in Nigeria under NEP 2020 The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are going global, with Nigeria soon to host the first IIT campus in West Africa. This initiative marks a major step in India’s global education outreach and is part of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which encourages…
New Tennessee law brings gun safety education to all public schools in Memphis Memphis-Shelby County Schools began one-day gun safety classes this week. Physical education and health teachers lead the lessons. The program follows a 2024 Tennessee law that requires firearm safety education in all public schools. District officials plan to finish the program by…
