NEW DELHI: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan called the recent controversies over the UGC equity rules and an NCERT textbook carrying a chapter on judicial corruption “avoidable.”“I accept that they (controversies) were avoidable, especially the way they were presented. The discussion in society on the UGC matter is sub judice and under the Supreme Court’s cognisance,…
NEW DELHI: Women aced voter turnout in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry on Thursday, not only recording their highest-ever polling percentage but also surpassing the male voter turnout in the two states and the Union territory. A whopping 91.4% of the female electorate in Puducherry, 86.5% in Assam and 81.2% in Kerala voted. In comparison, the…
Jaden Smith didn’t just wish Jackie Chan a happy birthday; he poured his heart out. He called Chan a “leader” and flat out said, “You changed my life.” Fans jumped in right away, sharing old clips, movie quotes, and memories from ‘The Karate Kid’ days. For anyone who watched them on screen, it was like…
KKR vs RCB (Agency Image) Rain in Raipur has thrown the IPL 2026 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders into uncertainty, with a potential washout now looming large ahead of the contest. If the match is abandoned without a result, it would have very different implications for both sides in the playoff…
The Super Typhoon Sinlaku has received much international recognition, being considered one of the strongest tropical weather patterns to occur recently. The typhoon is remarkable for its quick formation on a favourable basis, which made it grow very rapidly and develop into a super typhoon. Being characterised by strong winds, heavy rainfall, and numerous negative…
LUCKNOW: Even as the state level coordinator (SLC) of oil marketing companies (OMCs) continues to maintain that the supply of petroleum products in Uttar Pradesh is “completely normal and under control”, a comparison of two official statements issued on April 6 and April 27, points to emerging pressure in the system—particularly in LPG logistics—alongside a…
Arshad Warsi celebrated his 58th birthday on Sunday, April 19. The actor has been in the industry for decades, known for movies like the ‘Munnabhai’ franchise, ‘Golmaal’, ‘Jolly LLB’ among many others. Arshad has largely kept his personal life away from the limelight. He’s been married to Maria Goretti for the past 27 years and…
Catch the tense survival thriller ‘Tu Yaa Main’ featuring Adarsh Gourav and Shanaya Kapoor, streaming on THIS ott platform starting THIS date. Directed by Bejoy Nambiar, this film puts a fresh twist on a Thai classic, showcasing a young couple’s harrowing battle against a lurking crocodile. After a mixed reception from critics, it still managed…
Riteish Deshmukh‘s ambitious project ‘Raja Shivaji’ received overwhelming love over its first weekend in theatres. The movie is based on the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha empire. Reportedly, the movie was shot in Hindi and Marathi simultaneously. While the Marathi version is raking in good box office numbers, the Hindi…