- Wednesday, March 12, 2025
TWO Guinness World Records - most people performing aarti simultaneously and the largest display of oil lamps - were set at the eighth edition of Deepotsav here on Wednesday. The two records were set with over 2.5 million earthen lamps (diyas) lit together and 1,121 'vedacharyas' (teachers of religious texts)…
AMERICAN pop-rock band Maroon 5 will make their Indian debut with a live performance at Mumbai's Mahalaxmi Racecourse on December 3, as announced by BookMyShow Live. This much-anticipated event marks the band's first concert in the country, with tickets available exclusively on BookMyShow. Produced by BookMyShow Live in partnership with…
NETFLIX has announced the release date for its latest documentary, "Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale," set to premiere on November 18, aligning with South Indian actress Nayanthara’s 40th birthday. The documentary will explore the life of the celebrated actress, showcasing her rise from a modest beginning to prominence in both…
INDIA captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Tuesday said her team wanted to win the three-match Women's ODI series against New Zealand "at any cost" after a forgettable outing in the recent T20 World Cup. India failed to reach the semifinals of the T20 showpiece in the UAE and entered the third…
FOOD and grocery delivery app Swiggy on Wednesday announced a ₹113.30 billion (£1.04bn) initial share sale which will open from November 6-8. The price band for the initial public offering (IPO) will be ₹371-390 and investors will have to subscribe to a minimum of 38 shares and in multiples of…
BRITAIN'S King Charles paid a private visit to Bengaluru for wellness treatment at a sprawling integrative medical facility here, sources said on Wednesday. Accompanied by Queen Camilla, he stayed at the holistic health centre, known for rejuvenative treatment, including yoga and meditation sessions and therapies, near Whitefield here, an official…
TROOP disengagement at two friction points at Demchok and Depsang Plains in eastern Ladakh following a key agreement firmed up between India and China has been completed and patrolling will commence soon at these points, Indian Army sources said on Wednesday. Exchange of sweets between the sides will take place…
INDIA'S assistant coach Abhishek Nayar on Wednesday insisted that they do not ask for tailor-made pitches in Tests and also backed out-of-form legends Virat Kohli and skipper Rohit Sharma. After copping first-ever Test series loss at home in 12 years, India will strive to salvage their pride when they clash…
GOLD sales on Dhanteras are estimated to drop 10 per cent in volume terms year-on-year on sharp 33 per cent annual rise in rates of the yellow metal, according to industry players. Since Dhanteras - the most auspicious day in the Hindu calendar for buying items ranging from precious metals…
POP queen Jennifer Lopez is set to campaign for Kamala Harris at a glitzy rally in Las Vegas, the vice president's team announced Tuesday, as the Democrat seeks to turn out Hispanic voters in the home stretch of a nailbitingly close election. The 55-year-old singer and "Unstoppable" actress -- J-Lo…
