The trailer for ‘Neelira’, a film set in war-torn Northern Sri Lanka in 1988, has been released. Backed by Karthik Subbaraj and Rana Daggubati, the movie, directed by Somitharan, focuses on the emotional struggles of ordinary people caught in conflict, inspired by real memories. The film is set to release on April 3. The trailer…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday cautioned that a petrol and diesel crisis was developing worldwide as ongoing conflicts continued to affect key energy regions.Speaking during the 132nd episode of Mann Ki Baat, he said, “This month of March has been extremely eventful on a global level. We all remember that, in the…
Saudi Arabia restores 1 million hectares of land, plants over 159 million trees under green initiative/Representative Image Saudi Arabia has marked a major environmental milestone, transforming degraded land into green cover at scale. The progress reflects a long-term national push to restore ecosystems, expand vegetation and tackle desertification.Saudi Arabia has restored one million hectares of…
NEW DELHI: Star batter Virat Kohli proved he’s still at the top of his game with a brilliant unbeaten 69 in IPL 2026, helping Royal Challengers Bengaluru chase down 202 against Sunrisers Hyderabad with ease. His performance impressed many, especially Ambati Rayudu, who believes Kohli is far from retiring and still has plenty of cricket…
Rivers have been supporting life for centuries by giving us water, food, and a medium for transport. However, as cities grew in size, many of these rivers were altered to suit the rising demands of the infrastructure. Many of these rivers were diverted or completely covered by underground channels. Many of these rivers were completely…
Barry Caldwell, the visionary animator behind beloved classics like ‘Animaniacs’ and ‘Pinky and the Brain,’ has left us at the age of 68. His close collaborator Paul Dini reflected on Caldwell’s boundless creativity, warmth, and infectious humor. TRIGGER WARNING: This article mentions death. Reader discretion is advised.Barry Caldwell, the animator and director known for his…
PTI photo KOLKATA: Judicial officers have disposed of 37 lakh “under-adjudication” voter cases in Bengal, but only 22 lakh names appear across two supplementary electoral rolls, leaving about 15 lakh cases unaccounted for due to missing e-signatures.EC published a third list late Saturday, but there was no clarity on the number of names listed. An…
Virat Kohli and Mohammad Kaif (IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Two years after retiring from international T20 cricket, Virat Kohli continues to prove he’s far from “finished” in the shortest format of the game. In the IPL 2026 opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday, he smashed an unbeaten 69 off 38 balls for Royal Challengers Bengaluru,…
Saudi Arabia issues helpline 992 for expired visa status queries/Image: File Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports has directed visa holders to a single helpline for resolving status-related queries, as an earlier relief measure for expired visas approaches its final deadline. Unified helpline number for visa-related queries The General Directorate of Passports has stated that…
In a heartwarming moment on ‘Indian Idol,’ veteran actresses Aruna Irani and Farida Jalal embraced their shared history after 53 years apart. Their last appearance together was in the beloved classic ‘Bobby’ back in 1973. As they graced the stage, contestants celebrated their legacy with renditions of their timeless songs, evoking a wave of nostalgia…