The sudden news of Hard Rock Cafe shutting in India has left many disappointed and confused, wondering what kind of a blow it would be for the rock music culture, especially in Bengaluru, once the heavy metal capital of India.“Hard Rock comes with a whole legacy — the history of rock and the merchandise of…
Thousands of women and girls sought treatment for sexual violence in war-ravaged Sudan over nearly two years, with Doctors Without Borders saying Tuesday that rape is being used as a weapon in the country’s brutal conflict.The aid group, known by its French acronym MSF, said at least 3,396 survivors of sexual violence were treated at…
Tovino Thomas addressed rumors of a dispute with Dulquer Salmaan at the ‘Pallichattambi’ press meet, humorously dismissing the speculation and highlighting their long-standing friendship and his past work as an assistant director on one of Dulquer’s films. He also shared that ‘Pallichattambi,’ set in the late 1950s, began discussions in 2018 and involved over 100…
NEW DELHI: RSS affiliate Vidya Bharati Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Sansthan on Tuesday outlined an expansion roadmap anchored in “culture-linked, India-centric education”, even as it flagged its growing scale with over 24,000 institutions and 33 lakh students nationwide.The organisation said it is strengthening grassroots outreach while aligning its pedagogy with the National Education Policy (NEP). The…
King Charles III will travel to the United States in late April for his first state visit as monarch, Buckingham Palace confirmed on Tuesday, even as the trip draws criticism in Britain against the backdrop of the ongoing Iran conflict.The visit, which will include Queen Camilla, is being framed by the palace as an effort…
A recent photograph of veteran filmmaker Bharathiraja has sparked concern among his fans. The image shows the once energetic director appearing frail. This follows a difficult year for Bharathiraja, marked by personal tragedy and his own health issues. His legacy in Tamil cinema remains significant, with his films continuing to inspire. Veteran filmmaker Bharathiraja has…
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in London on Tuesday for his first official visit to the UK, marking a significant step in the gradual restoration of ties between the two countries after years of strained relations.British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed him at 10 Downing Street, where the two leaders shook hands ahead of an…
Hridaan Roshan, Hrithik’s 17-year-old son, will study filmmaking at USC, announced by American School of Bombay. From a cinematic family, he follows Hrithik’s Krrish 4 directorial path. Post-divorce, Hrithik and Sussanne co-parent amicably. Hridaan Roshan, the 17-year-old son of Hrithik Roshan, is set to head to the United States to study filmmaking at the renowned…
Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma NEW DELHI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday accused the Congress of doing “disgusting politics” by including the issue of singer Zubeen Garg’s death in its election manifesto, saying the party had “committed an unpardonable crime” by invoking the late singer’s name for votes.Speaking on the sidelines…
USCIS provides updates on immigration ban The US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced what they found after the Donald Trump administration put a hold on all types of immigration from certain countries, while the agency was tasked to recheck whether all checks were in place and whether they were adequate. The administration is known for…