• Sunday, April 20, 2025

Zomato co-founder Akriti Chopra resigns

ONLINE food ordering and delivery platform Zomato on Friday said its co-founder and chief people officer Akriti Chopra has resigned to pursue other interests. Designated as senior management personnel, Chopra has tendered her resignation, with effect from September 27, 2024, Zomato said in a regulatory filing. She has been with…

Kharge’s comments on prime minister absolutely distasteful: Amit Shah

HOME MINISTER Amit Shah on Monday termed Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's remarks on prime minister Narendra Modi at a public meeting in Jammu and Kashmir "absolutely distasteful and disgraceful". Shah said "a bitter display of spite", Kharge unnecessarily dragged the prime minister into his personal health matters by saying that…

Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty to receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award

VETERAN actor Mithun Chakraborty, star of films such as “Mrigayaa”, “Surakshaa”, “Disco Dancer”, and “Dance Dance”, was on Monday named recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the government’s highest recognition in the field of cinema. The announcement comes months after Chakraborty was awarded Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian honour, by…

After Yechury’s demise, CPI(M) brings hardliner Prakash Karat back at…

THE CPI(M) has turned to veteran Prakash Karat, a three-term general secretary and Left hardliner, to steer the party until a full-time general secretary is elected next year, but there is unlikely to be any major change in its stance. Karat's name was agreed upon by the politburo which met…

Government’s NRI cell got over 400 complaints of domestic violence:…

THE GOVERNMENT'S NRI cell received over 400 complaints from women in 2022, with key issues ranging from domestic violence, confiscation of passports, desertion to dowry demands and child custody disputes. According to the latest annual report from the Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) accessed by PTI, 109 complaints…

IIFA Awards: Shah Rukh Khan wins best actor, ‘Animal’ named…

SUPERSTAR Shah Rukh Khan won the best actor award for his role in "Jawan" while Ranbir Kapoor-starrer "Animal" was named the best picture at the IIFA Awards in Abu Dhabi. Shah Rukh hosted the awards extravaganza on Saturday night with actor Vicky Kaushal and filmmaker Karan Johar. The superstar was…

Bangladesh Hindus strive for political representation

HINDU community leaders in Bangladesh are advocating for the formation of a dedicated political party, reflecting an urgent call for political representation to protect their rights and ensure their safety. Leaders from the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council (BHBCOP) and other groups have been at the forefront of discussions…

‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’ teaser highlights Kartik Aaryan’s return

The makers of "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3" released the teaser on Friday, which features Kartik Aaryan, Triptii Dimri, and Vidya Balan. Aaryan reprises his role as Rooh Baba, facing off against the spirit of Manjulika, a character played by Balan in the original 2007 film. Dimri is the new addition to…

AP Dhillon to perform in Mumbai, Delhi, Chandigarh in December

PUNJABI rapper AP Dhillon is set to return to India for his second tour, with performances scheduled in Mumbai, Delhi, and Chandigarh. The Canada-based artist, known for tracks like "Brown Munde", "Excuses", and "Insane", will start his Brownprint India Tour on December 7 in Mumbai. This will be followed by…

Kanpur Test: Rain washes out second day

THE second day of the second Test between India and Bangladesh was on Saturday called off without a ball being bowled due to persistent downpour. The drizzle in the morning turned into heavy rain, not letting the action begin on day two at Green Park Stadium. The groundsmen put the…