India has seen a substantial rise in MBBS seats, from 83,275 in 2020–21 to 1,15,900 in 2024–25, yet the number of unfilled undergraduate medical seats remains a concern. On August 1, data shared in the Lok Sabha by Anupriya Patel, Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, confirmed that underutilisation of…
London: India’s Mohammed Siraj poses after being named the ‘player of the match’ following India’s victory in the fifth Test match against England, at The Oval cricket ground, in London, England. The series ended in a 2-2 draw. (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar)(PTI08_04_2025_000381B) Virat Kohli‘s sister, Bhawna Kohli Dhingra, shared a heartfelt message for Mohammed Siraj following…
KOLKATA: Debates over open discussions of menstrual issues have recently swept through Tollywood. The portrayal of period pain in ‘Dear Maa’ marks the first time a Tollywood film has addressed menstrual concerns such as cramps, while also emphasizing the importance of men’s empathy and support during menstruation. Many have praised this initiative, noting that the…
NEW DELHI: Former Uttar Pradesh cabinet minister and Lok Morcha chief Swami Prasad Maurya faced a shock ambush on Wednesday as a Karni Sena worker, disguised as a well-wisher, tried to slap him.The incident occurred at Saras Crossing in Fatehpur, where Maurya had stopped for a quick welcome ceremony organised by his local supporters. Just…
NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday announced its intention to file a contempt of court petition against Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, accusing her of making “irresponsible” comments following the Supreme Court‘s observations against her brother, Rahul Gandhi.BJP MP Manan Kumar Mishra said the remarks made by Priyanka Gandhi in defence of…
Brett Lee greeted a young Sikh fan after Australia Champions’ semi-final in the World Championship of Legends. (Screenshots) Australia Champions suffered a heartbreaking one-run defeat against South Africa Champions in the second semi-final of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 at Edgbaston Cricket Ground on July 31, despite notable performances from Dan Christian and…
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday announced key initiatives to make banking services more customer-friendly and inclusive. Among the major steps is the move to simplify and standardise the claims settlement process for bank accounts and safe deposit lockers of deceased customers to ease the burden on nominees trying to access funds.Addressing the third bi-monthly…
Harry Brook and Gautam Gambhir Star England batter Harry Brook has respectfully disagreed with India head coach Gautam Gambhir’s decision to name him Player of the Series, insisting that Joe Root was more deserving of the honour after a stellar performance across the five-Test Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The…
Saiyaara, a film devoid of major stars and heavy marketing, has defied expectations by grossing over Rs 300 crore in India, becoming the 15th highest-grossing Hindi film. Its success, driven by strong word-of-mouth and emotional storytelling, proves that audience still values sincerity and good content. The film’s global earnings are also impressive, making it a…
Leena Chandavarkar, once a luminous star of 1970s Bollywood, led a life far removed from the glamour she portrayed on screen. Hailing from a military family in Karnataka, she made a stellar debut in ‘Maa Ka Meet’ (1968) opposite Vinod Khanna, quickly establishing herself as a leading lady. From silver screen to sudden sorrow Her…
