Vijay Sethupathi shared his heartfelt reasons for joining the cast of Shah Rukh Khan’s hit film ‘Jawan’. He expressed that his decision was fueled by a deep-seated admiration for SRK and a genuine respect for director Atlee’s unique storytelling. The way Atlee curated his scenes with palpable confidence captivated Sethupathi, compelling him to be part…
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Sunday announced the schedule for the 2026 Puducherry Assembly election, with polling to be held in a single phase on April 9 and counting of votes on May 4. Voting will take place for all 30 constituencies of the 16th Puducherry Legislative Assembly.Chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, addressing a…
Qatar government employees get 7-day Eid Al Fitr 2026 break / Image: thepeninsularqatar Qatar has officially announced a seven-day Eid Al Fitr holiday for public sector employees, offering government workers an extended break to celebrate the end of Ramadan.According to the Amiri Diwan, ministries, government agencies and public institutions will observe the Eid holiday from…
Filmmaker David Dhawan revealed on Kapil Sharma’s show that he always envisioned Govinda performing scenes while writing scripts, a practice he continued with son Varun Dhawan. Varun acknowledged the challenge of living up to his father’s iconic collaborations, noting his father’s references to past superstars. The father-son duo have continued their successful partnership, with new…
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, leader of opposition VD Satheesan The Election Commission on Sunday announced the election dates for Kerala. The state will undergo polling in one phase on April 9. The counting of votes will be on May 4. Elections will be held for all 140 seats of the Kerala Legislative Assembly, with the…
Babar Azam and Virat Kohli (Agency Image) The decision to push Babar Azam down to No.4 during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup created plenty of debate in Pakistan, and the experiment ultimately failed to deliver. The former Pakistan captain endured a difficult campaign as he struggled to accelerate in the middle order throughout the…
For thousands of children born with cleft lip and palate, access to surgery can be life-changing. In many parts of North Africa, however, specialised treatment is often out of reach for families who cannot afford it. For more than two decades, Moroccan humanitarian Fouzia Jbara Mahmoudi has worked to change that reality by helping provide…
During Yo Yo Honey Singh’s electrifying concert in Delhi, which kicked off his much-anticipated India tour, chaos erupted in the crowd as a major altercation broke out. Unfazed, the artist continued to serenade his fans, while security and police swiftly sprang into action to quash the disruption. This unexpected incident overshadowed the vibrant atmosphere at…
NEW DELHI: Congress MP and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Sunday wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding that the Bharat Ratna be conferred posthumously on Bahujan Samaj Party founder Kanshi Ram.In a post on X, he wrote, “I demand that the Government of India honor the great warrior of social justice…
Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed on Sunday confirmed his retirement from all forms of cricket, bringing an end to a long international career in which he led the side to memorable triumphs against arch-rivals India national cricket team in two major ICC tournament finals.The wicketkeeper-batter, who last represented the Pakistan national cricket team in a…