Europe heatwave: Why residents are avoiding ACs (AP) As Europe reels under increasingly intense heat waves with temperatures crossing 40 degrees, one question continues to puzzle visitors from warmer parts of the world — Why are so many homes, schools and even hospitals still without air conditioning?A report by The Wall Street Journal explores the…
Samantha Ruth Prabhu opened up about her hit film Maa Inti Bangaaram, saying she wants cinema to stop reducing women to “spectacle.” Directed by B. V. Nandini Reddy and produced by Samantha, Raj Nidimoru and Himank Reddy Duvvuru, the film also stars Gulshan Devaiah and Diganth Manchale, earning Rs 4.85 crore on day one. Samantha…
NEW DELHI: Taking to the skies 21 years ago to essentially connect Kerala with the Gulf, the US-Iran war had a significant impact on Air India Express operations. Now part of the Tata Group, the airline used this ground time its aircraft were suddenly getting to expedite their retrofit. As a result, the no frills…
Picture Credit: YouTube Screengrab Yash starrer ‘Toxic’ remains one of the most anticipated films, as it is said to be a gangster action drama with a heavy, star-studded female cast. After the makers introduced the ladies via posters, they finally shared the teaser named ‘Ladies & Ladies,’ focusing on the women from the world of…
Delhi Government approves two new heritage schemes under ‘Our Monuments, Our Pride’, private companies to ‘adopt’ monuments NEW DELHI: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday announced the launch of two new heritage conservation schemes under ‘Our Monuments, Our Pride’, allowing private institutions to adopt monuments and receive financial aid up to Rs 2 crore…
Hardik Pandya is set to leave Mumbai Indians. New Delhi: Hardik Pandya has become one of the most sought-after players since the all-rounder decided to leave Mumbai Indians (MI) after the five-time champions’ disastrous campaign in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL).The race to sign the 32-year-old has intensified, and TimesofIndia.com can confirm that seven…
Some trees are remarkable simply because of how long they have been standing. The monkey puzzle tree, known scientifically as Araucaria araucana, belongs to a lineage so ancient that its ancestors shared the planet with dinosaurs, and individual trees alive today can trace their own root systems back nearly two thousand years. Native to the…
Vijaya Mehta no more at 91: Bharati Achrekar pens emotional farewell to her mentor: ‘I will forever cherish the lessons you gave me’ Indian theatre bid farewell to one of its greatest visionaries as legendary director Vijaya Mehta passed away at the age of 91. A pioneering force in Marathi and Hindi theatre, Mehta’s remarkable…
Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal (ANI image) KOLKATA: Congress General Secretary (Organisation) K C Venugopal on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the BJP over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, alleging that the exercise has resulted in the deletion of over 27 lakh voters and undermined the democratic process.Addressing a press conference,…
Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, was spotted at Mumbai airport on Wednesday morning, as she caught an early flight out of the city. This spotting comes ahead of the release of her much-awaited spy film ‘Alpha’, which is slated to hit the big screens on Friday.The actress, who is set to make her debut in Yash…