Piyush Mishra revealed his long fight with alcoholism—a “deadly disease” that hijacked his life. Despite cravings, he stayed sober on sets like Gulaal. Alcohol led to regrettable acts, workplace fears, and a 2009 stroke. Vipassana helped control it, though he admits: “Alcoholism never goes away.” Piyush Mishra, the acclaimed actor-writer, has shared his tough, drawn-out…
NEW DELHI: About 33 prototypes shortlisted under the Delhi government’s ‘innovation challenge’ to find solutions for the air pollution issue are set to enter the second phase for trials, according to officials familiar with the matter.These include solar-powered pole-mounted dust traps, filterless smoke and dust carbon-capturing devices, electrostatic mist sprayers, models for smart dust-suppression and…
Tiger Woods is strapped into a police vehicle following a car crash. (Martin County Sheriff’s Office via AP) Golf icon Tiger Woods was heard telling a deputy, “I was just talking to the president,” moments after crashing his SUV last week, according to newly released body camera footage of his arrest on DUI charges.The footage,…
A French-owned container ship crossed the Strait of Hormuz, a possible sign that Iran may no longer view France as a hostile nation after President Emmanuel Macron criticised US President Donald Trump’s stance on the conflict.The Malta-flagged Kribi, owned by French shipping group CMA CGM, crossed the strategic waterway on April 2, according to MarineTraffic…
Turns out, Ryan Gosling won’t be starring in The Daniels’ next big film after all. Just weeks after news broke that he’d joined the project, the ‘Project Hail Mary’ famed Canadian superstar dropped out of the next project by TheDaniels, the director duo behind the critically acclaimed film ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’, the bonkers…
NEW DELHI: A US-sanctioned tanker carrying Iranian crude oil rerouted mid-voyage from India to China, with payment-related issues appearing to be the main reason behind the change in declared destination.The Aframax tanker Ping Shun, built in 2002 and sanctioned by the US in 2025, had earlier indicated Vadinar in Gujarat as its destination. If the…
R Praggnanandhaa’s invisible second Vaibhav Suri (Photo by Michal Walusza) NEW DELHI: FIDE Master (FM) Prasenjit Dutta, a man whose life has been a series of tactical gambles and late-game recoveries, runs a renowned academy in the heart of New Delhi. For years, he followed a predictable ritual. Whenever a particularly gifted student walked through…
Researchers detected the building blocks of DNA in samples collected from asteroid Ryugu/ (Image credit: JAXA, University of Tokyo) A detailed analysis of samples returned from the asteroid Ryugu has revealed the presence of all five canonical “letters” of DNA and RNA, a finding scientists say strengthens the case that the basic ingredients for life…
Since the April 2026 earthquake in Turkey, the world has watched in awe as floating lights have appeared following this seismic event. With their origins rooted deeply in folklore, combined with modern geophysical knowledge, these luminous displays can bridge ancient cultural beliefs with new scientific discoveries. While often dismissed as mere optical illusions or UFO…
Abhishek Bachchan shares how fatherhood with Aaradhya transformed him. Recalling a Peppa Pig moment where she taught him equality through questions, he never butted heads after. With Aishwarya Rai, they lead by example—no fixed roles. Married 2007, Aaradhya born 2011. Over the years, Abhishek Bachchan has openly spoken about how fatherhood changed him, from his…