Iran has reportedly declined US proposal for a short-term ceasefire, according to an unnamed source cited by the country’s semi-official Fars news agency. The offer, which called for a 48-hour halt in hostilities, was delivered on Wednesday via an unidentified intermediary nation, the source told Fars, as cited by Reuters. The rejection comes as the…
Hollywood star Andy Serkis who will be helming ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’, has confirmed that the role of Aragorn, previously played by Viggo Mortensen, will be recast in the upcoming film.Amid much buzz and speculation that Mortensen, who played the iconic role in original three part film series, has been…
MEA secretary (west) Sibi George called on Azerbaijan foreign minister Jeyhun Bayramov in Baku, Friday and reviewed bilateral ties, exchanging views on regional and global matters of common interest. The talks signalled an attempt by both sides to mend the relationship after differences over Azerbaijan’s ties with Pakistan that saw Baku backing Islamabad during India’s…
R Praggnanandhaa (Photo by Yoav Nis) NEW DELHI: You read that right. R Praggnanandhaa, India’s lone representative in the Open section, arguably squandered the best opportunity to score his second win at the Candidates Tournament on Friday at the Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort. Rather, the 2741-rated Grandmaster chose to settle for a lifeless…
The United Nations Security Council is now expected to vote next week on a Bahrain‑sponsored resolution aimed at protecting commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz, diplomats said Friday. The meeting was initially set for Friday, then shifted to Saturday, and has now been postponed again with no new date announced, underscoring the…
In a lighthearted exchange, Meghan Markle responded to a playful quip from her former ‘Suits’ castmate Patrick J. Adams, who humorously mentioned the absence of jam from her new lifestyle brand. Meghan Markle is sending some “jam,” and some love, to her ‘Suits’ co-star Patrick J. Adams. In a new podcast, Adams made a joke…
NEW DELHI: Congress termed the convening of a “special session of Parliament” on April 16-18 a violation of the model code of conduct, accusing the BJP of trying to use the women’s quota bill to influence elections in Tamil Nadu and Bengal, which go to polls later this month.AICC spokesman Jairam Ramesh said Congress opposes…
Hardik Pandya of India (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) New Delhi: Hardik Pandya didn’t turn up for either of the two afternoon practice sessions of Mumbai Indians ahead of their Saturday match against Delhi Capitals. Understandably, the Mumbai Indians captain doesn’t want to push his injury-prone body during the gruelling two-month IPL schedule. Hardik, however,…
A quiet policy shift in Rotherham has turned into one of the most talked-about examples of low-cost environmental change. Back in 2013, the town decided to stop mowing large stretches of roadside grass and instead replace them with wildflowers. What followed was unexpected. Maintenance costs dropped significantly, wildlife returned in noticeable numbers and the once-plain…
In the heart of Bangalore’s prestigious Ideal Homes neighborhood, actress Aindrita Ray has created a serene sanctuary filled with light and warmth. Her home shines with spacious rooms, highlighted by a captivating beige brick accent wall in the living room, complemented by a verdant balcony overflowing with lush greenery. Actress Aindrita Ray is a prominent…