India is the second-loneliest country in the world, according to a study by JB.com. The ranking offers a stark lens through which to view a country that is also aging rapidly, urbanising quickly and watching its traditional social structures thin out.In 2011, India had about 100 million people aged 60 and above. Projections by the…
Priyanka Chopra calls Nick Jonas ‘Babu’; actress says, ‘My hands don’t work when Nick is at home’ Global star Priyanka Chopra is celebrating her 44th birthday today. The occasion has also brought renewed attention to one of her recent appearances on the Jonas Brothers’ podcast, where she shared amusing details about her relationship with husband…
Jauhar University (File photo) NEW DELHI: The Rampur Development Authority (RDA) has ordered the demolition of 38 buildings at Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Azam Khan‘s Mohammad Ali Jauhar University, ruling that they were constructed without approved building plans, official said on Wednesday.The order, issued under Section 27(1) of the Uttar Pradesh Urban Planning and Development…
Karan Johar is rumored to debut at the Met Gala 2026 alongside a strong Indian contingent in May. This year, the theme is “Costume Art,” with a dress code of “Fashion Is Art.” The unique showcase will feature around 200 garments alongside 200 art objects to explore fashion as an embodied art form. Karan Johar…
RCB vs DC at M. Chinnaswamy (Screengrab/X) Delhi Capitals’ stand-in skipper KL Rahul shed light on Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s visible frustration after DC pulled off a tense chase at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, courtesy of a late onslaught from David Miller.Rahul, who anchored the innings with a composed half-century, revealed that both Virat Kohli and…
Actor Shia LaBeouf was sentenced to probation Wednesday after pleading guilty to punching three people outside a New Orleans bar during Mardi Gras.LaBeouf must attend an alcohol treatment program under the sentence handed down by an Orleans Parish judge, according to Sarah Chervinsky, an attorney for the actor.LeBeouf, most widely known for his starring roles…
The Election Commission blamed clerical errors for a letter by the EC being circulated with a BJP seal. Issuing an official clarification, the EC said that the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) submitted a document bearing the party seal as part of a clarification requested regarding the 2019 guidelines on the publication of criminal antecedents of…
NEW DELHI: El Nino – a climatic phenomenon associated with weak monsoon in India – may pose a risk for farming operations this year, but what provides hope is that the country could effectively manage its impact in 2023 when India reported ‘below normal’ rainfall due to strong El Nino. The year 2015, which saw…
Iranian football team files complaint to FIFA over US restrictions The United States is standing by its travel restrictions on Iran’s World Cup team, with the White House official overseeing the tournament defending the measures as the Iranian soccer federation pushes ahead with a formal complaint to FIFA.Andrew Giuliani, executive director of the White House…
Virat Kohli says Indian hockey players are fitter than cricketers (Image: X) Virat Kohli, the iconic Indian batter and longtime Royal Challengers Bengaluru star, recently praised the incredible fitness levels of Indian hockey players, admitting that cricketers are nowhere close to matching the physical standards required in hockey. His remarks have sparked widespread appreciation within…