SRINAGAR: In a major move to address land rights issues in Ladakh, Lieutenant Governor (LG) Vinai Kumar Saxena Tuesday ordered the renewal of expired lease deeds that have been pending for several years in the Union Territory.Saxena said this would fulfil a long-pending demand of Ladakh residents and “offer a big relief to a large…
Social media reactions followed quickly after Vaibhav Sooryavanshi took on Jasprit Bumrah during the rain-affected match between Rajasthan Royals and the Mumbai Indians in Guwahati on Tuesday.In an 11-over-a-side contest, Sooryavanshi attacked Bumrah in the second over of the innings. The teenage batter hit two sixes in four deliveries, including one off the first ball…
NEW DELHI: The high-voltage campaign in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry ended on Tuesday evening, with all political parties going all out for the final show of strength ahead of voting on April 9.For 299 seats across two states and a union territory, the Bharatiya Janata Party roped in Prime Minister Narendra Modi, home minister Amit…
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday indirectly reacted to US President Donald Trump‘s warning to Iran, saying any rhetoric that contemplates the “end of civilisation” is unacceptable in the modern world.In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi said that while wars remain a tragic reality, the use of extreme language or actions that…
NEW DELHI: Vaishnavi Adkar faced trial by fire on her Billie Jean King Cup debut before rain interrupted play in Sahaja Yamalapalli’s match at the DLTA Complex in New Delhi on Tuesday. When rain came pouring down, to stop play for good, Thailand led India 1-0 in the Asia/Oceania Group 1 tie.Yamalapalli was broken at…
At 85, the legendary Patrick Stewart reflects on the importance of embracing fear and celebrating what makes us unique. His remarkable journey from Mirfield to the global stage, with unforgettable performances in ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men,’ serves as an inspiring testament to conquering self-doubt. Veteran star Patrick Stewart has had quite a formidable journey throughout…
NEW DELHI: Senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek on Tuesday accused the Centre of hurting the “pride and self-esteem” of the Rajbanshi community in north Bengal by failing to honour promises made during successive election campaigns.Addressing a public meeting at the Natabari assembly constituency in Cooch Behar district, the TMC national general secretary alleged that…
Jasprit Bumrah running in with the new ball is usually a moment batters approach with caution. In Guwahati, however, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi chose a different route.In the match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Mumbai Indians (MI), the young batting prodigy took on Bumrah in the second over of the innings, hitting two sixes in the space…
Italian authorities have arrested a man of German-Indian origin who led an isolated forest community on Sicily on suspicion of aiding and abetting child abuse, according to Italian news agencies ANSA and Adnkronos. The man presented himself as the community’s spiritual teacher.The suspect is said to have led a group of 15 people, including two…
Ashwin Dhar, who portrayed Arshad Pappu in the ‘Dhurandhar’ franchise, has been receiving widespread appreciation for his performance. He found himself in an unusual yet flattering spotlight as meme pages began comparing his look from the film to Shah Rukh Khan’s appearance at the Met Gala. The actor has now responded to these comparisons.Social media…