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‘Just like ‘Gandhi’ film not based on Mahatama’: Aamir Khan faces political backlash for remarks on Sonam Wangchuk
Aamir Khan’s remarks on Sonam Wangchuk not being inspiration for ‘3 Idiots’ sparks political backlash
NEW DELHI: Aamir Khan’s controversial remarks in relation to Sonam Wangchuk not being the inspiration behind P Read More
Three ex-TMC MPs re-elected to Rajya Sabha as BJP candidates days after switching sides
Kolkata: BJP Rajya Sabha candidates Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, left, Sushmita Dev, centre, and Prakash Chik Baraik after receiving their election certificates. Read More
‘Colonial mindset endures’: Mehbooba Mufti slams Centre over silence on Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger-strike
Sonam Wangchuk and Mehbooba Mufti (R)
NEW DELHI: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Friday criticised PM Narendra Modi-led Centre over its silence to educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s prolonged hunger strike. Read More
‘Considerable variance with facts’: MEA rejects ex-Japan minister’s claims on bullet train delays, says talks ‘progressing well’
MEA said that ex-Japan’s minister were an “individual opinion”
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Friday dismissed claims made by a former Japanese minister blaming India for delays in the Mumbai-Ahmeda Read More
Delimitation debate: How opposition faultlines may help govt in Monsoon session
NEW DELHI: Has BJP cracked the code for passage of the Delimitation Bill? Perhaps, yes. As the NDA government gears up for the upcoming Monsoon session of Parliament, the winds seem to be changing. Read More
Oscar award winning actor Brenda Fricker of ‘Home Alone 2’ fame passes away at 81
Celebrated Irish actor Brenda Fricker, whose memorable performances in ‘My Left Foot’, ‘Home Alone 2: Lost in New York’ and the BBC medical drama ‘Casualty’ earned her worldwide acclaim, has died a Read More
‘OMG 2’ director Amit Rai reacts to Paresh Rawal’s claims of not getting credit for the film
After veteran actor Paresh Rawal recently claimed that he had pitched the original idea for ‘OMG 2’ but was never credited for it, director Amit Rai has strongly denied the allegation. Read More
R Madhavan starrer ‘G.D.N’ release date out
Picture Credit: X
R Madhavan will be seen on the big screens in the upcoming biographical period drama film G.D.N. Directed by Krishnakumar Ramakumar the film puts light on the life of famous Indian inventor G.D. Naidu. Read More
‘The Odyssey’ plot in one minute
Christopher Nolan’s film adaptation of The Odyssey has received significant fan acclaim. The movie’s star cast shared a one-minute musical rap explaining the plot. Read More
Oscar-wining actress Brenda Fricker dies at 81
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17 July 2026, 13:37 BST
Updated 2 minutes ago
Irish actress Brenda Fricker, who won an Oscar for her role in 1989 film My Left Foot and had well-loved parts in Home Alone 2 and TV’s Casualty, has died a Read More
Apple Beats Nvidia In $4.88 Trillion Race To Become World’s Most Valuable Company
Apple has overtaken Nvidia to reclaim the title of the world’s most valuable company, signalling a shift in investor sentiment as markets reassess the long-term winners of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom. Read More
‘We Buy Oil From Various Countries’: India Responds To Senators Backing US Tariff Bill
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US Senators propose 100% tariffs on Russian oil purchasers.
India targeted among five nations for record Russian oil imports. Read More
Quote Of The Day | Why Sundar Pichai Believes Failure Is A Badge Of Honour
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai shared,
Failure proves taking risks, providing valuable lessons for growth. Read More
60 US Senators Back Bill Proposing Up To 100% Tariff On India Over Russian Oil
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Sixty US Senators back bill to tariff Russian oil buyers.
Proposed 100% tariffs target India’s Russian oil purchases. Read More
Alternative Investments Explained: Why Experts Say Stocks And Bonds Are No Longer Enough
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Traditional portfolios now integrate alternative investments for comprehensive growth.
Alternatives offer higher returns, diverse profiles, and value creation. Read More
WedMeGood report finds Sri Lanka emerging as a preferred destination for Indian weddings
Destination weddings now account for one in four Indian weddings, with their share expected to increase to 30-32 per cent by 2028, according to WedMeGood’s Destination Wedding Report 2026. Read More
Andaman to expand scuba tourism network with eight new diving sites
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Sri Vijaya Puram, The Andaman and Nicobar Administration has identified eight new scuba diving sites in Mayabunder and Diglipur to promote sustainable tourism and expand adventure water sports in the North and Middle Read More
The Zora pre-launches luxury event venue The Zora Estate in Delhi
The Zora Delhi Convention Centre has pre-launched The Zora Estate, a new luxury event venue designed by wedding and event designer Abhinav Bhagat within its Open Canvas space at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Lodhi Road. Read More
PADI to host inaugural AmbassaDiver Summit on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef; India represented by Aakash Malhotra and Shaan Singh
The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) has announced the inaugural PADI AmbassaDiver Summit, a global gathering of divers, storytellers, ocean advocates and celebrities that will be held on Australia’s Great Barrier Re Read More
‘Just like ‘Gandhi’ film not based on Mahatama’: Aamir Khan faces political backlash for remarks on Sonam Wangchuk
Aamir Khan’s remarks on Sonam Wangchuk not being inspiration for ‘3 Idiots’ sparks political backlash
NEW DELHI: Aamir Khan’s controversial remarks in relation to Sonam Wangchuk not being the inspiration behind P Read More
Three ex-TMC MPs re-elected to Rajya Sabha as BJP candidates days after switching sides
Kolkata: BJP Rajya Sabha candidates Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, left, Sushmita Dev, centre, and Prakash Chik Baraik after receiving their election certificates. Read More
‘Colonial mindset endures’: Mehbooba Mufti slams Centre over silence on Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger-strike
Sonam Wangchuk and Mehbooba Mufti (R)
NEW DELHI: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Friday criticised PM Narendra Modi-led Centre over its silence to educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s prolonged hunger strike. Read More
‘Considerable variance with facts’: MEA rejects ex-Japan minister’s claims on bullet train delays, says talks ‘progressing well’
MEA said that ex-Japan’s minister were an “individual opinion”
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Friday dismissed claims made by a former Japanese minister blaming India for delays in the Mumbai-Ahmeda Read More
Delimitation debate: How opposition faultlines may help govt in Monsoon session
NEW DELHI: Has BJP cracked the code for passage of the Delimitation Bill? Perhaps, yes. As the NDA government gears up for the upcoming Monsoon session of Parliament, the winds seem to be changing. Read More
Oscar award winning actor Brenda Fricker of ‘Home Alone 2’ fame passes away at 81
Celebrated Irish actor Brenda Fricker, whose memorable performances in ‘My Left Foot’, ‘Home Alone 2: Lost in New York’ and the BBC medical drama ‘Casualty’ earned her worldwide acclaim, has died a Read More
‘OMG 2’ director Amit Rai reacts to Paresh Rawal’s claims of not getting credit for the film
After veteran actor Paresh Rawal recently claimed that he had pitched the original idea for ‘OMG 2’ but was never credited for it, director Amit Rai has strongly denied the allegation. Read More
R Madhavan starrer ‘G.D.N’ release date out
Picture Credit: X
R Madhavan will be seen on the big screens in the upcoming biographical period drama film G.D.N. Directed by Krishnakumar Ramakumar the film puts light on the life of famous Indian inventor G.D. Naidu. Read More
‘The Odyssey’ plot in one minute
Christopher Nolan’s film adaptation of The Odyssey has received significant fan acclaim. The movie’s star cast shared a one-minute musical rap explaining the plot. Read More
Oscar-wining actress Brenda Fricker dies at 81
Getty Images
17 July 2026, 13:37 BST
Updated 2 minutes ago
Irish actress Brenda Fricker, who won an Oscar for her role in 1989 film My Left Foot and had well-loved parts in Home Alone 2 and TV’s Casualty, has died a Read More
Apple Beats Nvidia In $4.88 Trillion Race To Become World’s Most Valuable Company
Apple has overtaken Nvidia to reclaim the title of the world’s most valuable company, signalling a shift in investor sentiment as markets reassess the long-term winners of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom. Read More
‘We Buy Oil From Various Countries’: India Responds To Senators Backing US Tariff Bill
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
US Senators propose 100% tariffs on Russian oil purchasers.
India targeted among five nations for record Russian oil imports. Read More
Quote Of The Day | Why Sundar Pichai Believes Failure Is A Badge Of Honour
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Google CEO Sundar Pichai shared,
Failure proves taking risks, providing valuable lessons for growth. Read More
60 US Senators Back Bill Proposing Up To 100% Tariff On India Over Russian Oil
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Sixty US Senators back bill to tariff Russian oil buyers.
Proposed 100% tariffs target India’s Russian oil purchases. Read More
Alternative Investments Explained: Why Experts Say Stocks And Bonds Are No Longer Enough
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Traditional portfolios now integrate alternative investments for comprehensive growth.
Alternatives offer higher returns, diverse profiles, and value creation. Read More
WedMeGood report finds Sri Lanka emerging as a preferred destination for Indian weddings
Destination weddings now account for one in four Indian weddings, with their share expected to increase to 30-32 per cent by 2028, according to WedMeGood’s Destination Wedding Report 2026. Read More
Andaman to expand scuba tourism network with eight new diving sites
Image credit – Istock
Sri Vijaya Puram, The Andaman and Nicobar Administration has identified eight new scuba diving sites in Mayabunder and Diglipur to promote sustainable tourism and expand adventure water sports in the North and Middle Read More
The Zora pre-launches luxury event venue The Zora Estate in Delhi
The Zora Delhi Convention Centre has pre-launched The Zora Estate, a new luxury event venue designed by wedding and event designer Abhinav Bhagat within its Open Canvas space at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Lodhi Road. Read More
PADI to host inaugural AmbassaDiver Summit on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef; India represented by Aakash Malhotra and Shaan Singh
The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) has announced the inaugural PADI AmbassaDiver Summit, a global gathering of divers, storytellers, ocean advocates and celebrities that will be held on Australia’s Great Barrier Re Read More
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Chinese CEO Yang Zhilin achieves huge AI milestone, Indian-origin entrepreneur says US was stupid enough to let him go
Chinese entrepreneur Yang Zhilin’s AI milestone triggers social media debate as to why he left the US and founded his startup in China. Read More
‘Just like ‘Gandhi’ film not based on Mahatama’: Aamir Khan faces political backlash for remarks on Sonam Wangchuk
Aamir Khan’s remarks on Sonam Wangchuk not being inspiration for ‘3 Idiots’ sparks political backlash
NEW DELHI: Aamir Khan’s controversial remarks in relation to Sonam Wangchuk not being the inspiration behind P Read More
Three ex-TMC MPs re-elected to Rajya Sabha as BJP candidates days after switching sides
Kolkata: BJP Rajya Sabha candidates Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, left, Sushmita Dev, centre, and Prakash Chik Baraik after receiving their election certificates. Read More
RCB Head Coach Andy Flower Turns Down England Test Coach Role
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Andy Flower declined England head coach role following McCullum’s departure.
He cited IPL commitments, unable to manage both roles effectively. Read More
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