NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha speaker and Rajya Sabha chairman have rejected the opposition’s notice for a motion for the removal of chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar after a “careful and objective assessment of all relevant aspects and issues involved”, a move bound to deepen acrimony between the governing NDA and its opponents amid their campaign…
After three weeks of indie horror dominance at the box office, the slasher spoof ‘Scary Movie’ topped ticket sales with USD 55 million over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, easily besting the far-from-mighty ‘Masters of the Universe’.A new order has lately come to movie theaters, which have seen Gen Z ticket buyers flock…
NEW DELHI: The governing council of Niti Aayog, headed by PM Narendra Modi, is scheduled to meet on June 11, weeks after Centre’s premier think tank was restructured. A day later, the PM will chair a meeting of chief ministers from the north-east, officials said. The governing council will take stock of deliberations at the…
What comes to your mind when you think of bees?These buzzy insects may remind you of a painful childhood sting or the sweet honey they produce. But did you know that apart from honey, with its remarkable antibacterial properties, bees also give us beeswax used in candles, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals, and propolis, often called “bee…
One of the pilots killed in the Air Canada plane crash at New York’s LaGuardia Airport has been identified as Antoine Forest, a 30-year-old aviator at the start of his career.Forest was among the two fatalities in the late-night collision on Sunday, which also left dozens of passengers and crew members injured in what authorities…
Akshay Kumar preps for delayed ‘Bhooth Bangla’ (April 10 release) after ‘Dhurandhar 2’ success. Visited Mahakaleshwar Temple with Dimple Kapadia, praying for nation and family. Reunites with Priyadarshan (post-14 yrs); stars Wamiqa Gabbi, Tabu, Rajpal. His first 2026 film after ‘Jolly LLB 3’. Akshay Kumar is preparing for the release of his upcoming movie ‘Bhooth…
Iran on Tuesday announced its readiness to support Chinese President Xi Jinping’s “four-point plan” on Gulf security and regional development ahead of US President Donald Trump’s visit to China this week, as tensions between Tehran and Washington continue despite a fragile ceasefire in the weeks-long conflict that came into effect on April 8. Iran’s ambassador…
Salman Khan recently confirmed his upcoming action entertainer ‘SVC63’, co-starring Nayanthara, with a festive Eid 2027 release in mind. Directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Vamshi Paidipally, the film has already sparked curiosity, especially as it marks the duo’s first collaboration. While the shoot has quietly begun, the makers are now planning something bigger to officially…
AI has envisioned the late Sushant Singh Rajput as Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’, sparking widespread online discussion. Netizens overwhelmingly feel Rajput would have been an ideal choice for the divine role, citing his perceived calmness and fierceness. The generated images have resonated deeply with fans, recalling fond memories of the actor. Read on…
NEW DELHI: The UGC-NET paper meant to test sociology candidates has itself come under scrutiny, with aspirants alleging that the June 30 exam was riddled with spelling errors, garbled names of key thinkers, awkward Hindi translations and questions that appeared disconnected from the prescribed syllabus.Candidates alleged that names and terms central to sociology were mangled…