On the occasion of Ilaiyaraaja‘s birthday, several stories from the legendary composer’s long career are once again being discussed by fans. While he is often in the news for his iconic songs and achievements, an old story highlighting his extraordinary generosity toward aspiring filmmakers has gone viral on social media. For many cinema lovers, it…
NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) seems to be staring at a party split after suspended leader Riju Dutta claimed that 50 MLAs held discussions at a hotel regarding the future of the party. He claimed that they will meet the West Bengal assembly speaker and put forward three demands, including that of being the “real…
At 71, Anupam Kher continues to be known for his unwavering dedication to his craft and infectious enthusiasm for work. Even after acting in over 550 films, the veteran actor remains eager to challenge himself and explore new creative avenues. Kher broke conventions right from the start of his career with Saaransh, where he took…
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Tuesday firmly rejected any role for third parties in resolving the India–Nepal boundary dispute, days after Prime Minister Balendra Shah sought the involvement of China and the UK to address the long-standing dispute.“We have established bilateral mechanisms to deal with all aspects of boundary matters. It…
Former India leg-spinner Sairaj Bahutule was appointed as the spin-bowling coach of the Indian men’s cricket team on Tuesday, ahead of the one-off Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh, which will be played from June 6 to 10.“The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Sairaj…
National crush Rashmika Mandanna completely stole the spotlight during the high-energy trailer launch of her upcoming romantic-comedy ‘Cocktail 2’ in Mumbai. When quizzed about her “pehla pyaar” (first love) by the media, the actress gracefully deflected the question by expressing immense contentment in her newly married life with superstar Vijay Deverakonda. Flanked by co-stars Shahid…
Nepal’s Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) president Rabi Lamichhane meets BJP national president Nitin Nabin during his visit to BJP headquarter as part of ‘Know BJP’ initiative, in New Delhi on Tuesday. (ANI Photo/Sumit) NEW DELHI: Rabi Lamichhane, chief of Nepal’s ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), met Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Nitin Nabin on Tuesday….
Kangana Ranaut plays a brave nurse in ‘Bharat Bhagya Vidhata’, inspired by the true story of hospital staff at Mumbai’s Cama and Albless hospitals who saved nearly 400 patients during the 26/11 terror attacks. Directed by Manoj Taparia, the film releases on June 12th alongside three other major releases. Kangana Ranaut returns to the big…
Amid ongoing Middle East crisis, Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodriguez will undertake a five-day visit to India beginning June 3, with talks expected to focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation in areas such as energy, trade and technology. Announcing the visit, external affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Rodriguez is scheduled to hold wide-ranging discussions with…
Some USCIS officers have begun asking green-card applicants why they chose Adjustment of Status (AOS) rather than consular processing abroad following the agency’s controversial May 22 policy memo, according to immigration attorneys.Attorneys told TOI that while several field officers are questioning applicants on why they did not pursue immigrant visa processing in their home country,…