Astronomers have found what is currently the fastest known star in the Milky Way, a faint star racing through the extreme environment around Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the centre of our galaxy. Called S301, the star reaches a staggering speed of about 15,500 miles per second, or 25,000 kilometres per second, which…
Filmmaker Indra Kumar and producer Ashok Thakeria find themselves caught up in an alleged fraud case worth Rs 1.50 crore, linked to the rights of their 2007 release ‘Dhamaal’. The controversy came to light recently when an FIR was reportedly lodged against the two on August 17. This followed a complaint from Vikas Baldevraj Sahni,…
‘The Paradise’ star Nani’s fitness secret_ No gym workouts; cardio keeps him active. Nani has built a reputation for choosing varied roles while maintaining a consistent approach to his personal fitness. The actor is now preparing for his next release, ‘The Paradise’, where he will appear in a rugged new avatar.While preparing for ‘The Paradise’,…
NEW DELHI: A group of lawyers on Thursday protested outside the Bar Council of India (BCI) office, demanding the resignation of chairman Manan Kumar Mishra. The protest came days after the council’s now-withdrawn order targeting the enrolment of NALSAR University’s graduating batch drew criticism from sections of the legal fraternity.Heavy police deployment was seen near…
A building burns in Kyiv following overnight Russian strikes, as emergency crews respond across the Ukrainian capital. (Photo: @ZelenskyyUa) At least six people were killed and 33 wounded in Kyiv after Russia launched an overnight missile barrage that damaged residential buildings and public facilities as explosions continued across the capital into Thursday morning.In the Solomianskyi…
Govinda’s Rs 170 crore wealth revealed, a look at his expensive Mumbai home, multiple properties and premium car collection Govinda has built a career that has remained closely associated with comedy, dance and his unmistakable screen presence. From his memorable performances in the 1990s to his years in politics and production, the actor has accumulated…
Qamran Iqbal scored a magnificent 160 not out in the second innings of the Ranji trophy final against Karnataka. (PTI) NEW DELHI: The last time Qamran Iqbal played competitive cricket, it took him nearly 2,800 kms and a frantic 15 hours to get there. Called up at short notice, the 24-year-old endured a chaotic journey…
Vietnam’s government has proposed reducing the number of offences punishable by death to four under a draft criminal code. Vietnam’s government has proposed reducing the number of offences punishable by death to four under a draft criminal code, little more than a year after the country removed capital punishment for eight other crimes.Under the new…
Tamil cinema veteran Sowcar Janaki has been away from the screen in recent years, but her name continues to hold a special place in the history of Indian cinema. Known for her powerful performances across several decades, the veteran actress has worked in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films. News about her health has now drawn…
SC on expansive definition of ‘industry’ NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday held that the broad meaning of “industry” laid down in its 1978 Bangalore Water Supply judgment is the “correct interpretation” and would apply to establishments where an employer-employee relationship exists.A nine-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant, in a 6:3 majority…