Shajeer Venga wins Rs 5 crore in Sharjah Islamic Bank’s millionaire campaign. Just weeks after opening a savings account with Sharjah Islamic Bank, an Abu Dhabi-based Indian expatriate has won the Dh2 million grand prize in the bank’s Millionaire campaign. The winner,Shajeer Venga, 34, opened his account through the SIB Digital App and was selected…
Another fraud case related to actress Gautami has resurfaced following searches carried out by the Enforcement Directorate in Chennai and Madurai. The case is connected with claims made against illegal dealings of assets valued at almost Rs 25 crore owned by the actress. The fraud case has gained much publicity due to the involvement of…
The Delhi high court had issued a notice to the Centre regarding Telegram’s challenge to a temporary blocking order (File photo) NEW DELHI: The central government Thursday told the Delhi high court that social media platform Telegram has now become a “new dark web” making it hard for the authorities to “track and attribute” criminals.In…
India’s Mohammed Siraj (PTI Photo) Former India batter Aakash Chopra believes Mohammed Siraj was unfairly tagged as a specialist for just one format early in his international career, insisting the fast bowler has repeatedly shown he can be effective across formats.Siraj’s impressive performances in franchise cricket for Royal Challengers Bengaluru and later Gujarat Titans helped…
People often use the words meteor and meteorite interchangeably, usually when describing a bright streak of light crossing the night sky. The distinction is simple, though the objects involved are often the same piece of cosmic debris at different stages of its journey. Every day, Earth encounters material left behind by comets, broken asteroids and…
Lee Ji Hye warns fans against false ads on social media using her face through AI. Singer and actress Lee Ji Hye has recently found herself to be the victim of AI (artificial intelligence) related crimes. In a recent social media post, the star opened up about the rise of ads on online platforms using…
Plastic has a habit of staying around long after its useful life has ended. Some materials can be collected and recycled with relative ease, while others prove far more stubborn. Polyvinyl chloride, commonly known as PVC, sits firmly in the latter category. Used in products ranging from pipes and electrical cables to flooring and medical…
Wagner Moura joins talks for Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper’s ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ prequel Wagner Moura is in talks to join Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper in Warner Bros.’ upcoming ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ prequel. The Brazilian actor is being considered for the movie’s main villain, although the studio has not revealed details about his character. Cooper will…
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar during the biennial elections to seven seats of the Karnataka Legislative Council, in Bengaluru. (PTI) NEW DELHI: Karnataka chief minister and Congress leader DK Shivakumar on Thursday expressed willingness to discuss Karnataka’s proposed Mekedatu dam project over the Cauvery with Tamil Nadu.The river remains at the centre of a…
For centuries, one of the most extraordinary living giants in Asia stood unnoticed among the remote mountains of Taiwan. Hidden within rugged forests and protected by difficult terrain, the colossal tree escaped scientific documentation despite its immense size. Now, after years of painstaking exploration, researchers have finally located and measured what is recognised as the…