A 51-YEAR-OLD Malayalam actor who had levelled sexual abuse allegations against several male actors, including CPI(M) MLA M Mukesh, on Friday said she was not keen on pursuing her complaints due to "lack of support and protection from the Kerala government". The complainant also alleged "carelessness" on the part of…
CONFINED to her family's ramshackle shanty by the toxic smog choking India's capital, Harshita Gautam strained to hear her teacher's instructions over a cheap mobile phone borrowed from her mother. The nine-year-old is among nearly two million students in and around New Delhi told to stay home after authorities once…
DELHI'S Air Quality Index rose several notches on Friday to again reach within the touching distance of the 400-mark, which indicates severe level of pollution, even as the apex court expressed displeasure over the poor implementation of GRAP-4 restrictions. The Supreme Court said the highest GRAP-4 restrictions would continue until…
A 25-YEAR-OLD handicapped man, who was declared dead by doctors at a hospital in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu district, regained consciousness moments before his cremation. The district administration has suspended three doctors for medical negligence. The person, identified as Rohitash Kumar, was deaf and mute. He was an orphan and lived in…
LUXURY carmaker BMW India on Friday said it will increase prices of its entire model range by up to 3 per cent from January next year. The new prices will be effective from January 1, 2025 onwards, the German automaker said in a statement. The company's range of locally produced…
SKIPPER Jasprit Bumrah made amends for his debatable toss call to bat first with a mesmerising opening spell that left Australia scurrying for cover at 67 for 7 and helped India make an emphatic comeback after a flop show with the willow on the opening day of the first Test…
BYJU RAVEENDRAN, the founder of the trouble education tech firm Byju's, had allegedly tried to regain control of a US-based company Epic! that was taken over by an American trustee, according to a filing at a US-based bankruptcy court. Byju's is currently facing bankruptcy proceedings and is under court supervision…
DISNEY has unveiled the Hindi trailer for “Mufasa: The Lion King”, featuring the voice talents of Shah Rukh Khan and his family. The trailer highlights key moments, including Mufasa’s interactions with other characters, setting the stage for a heartwarming journey. Shah Rukh Khan lends his voice to Mufasa, the wise…
DILJIT DOSANJH’S Mumbai concert, part of his Dil-Luminati Tour, will take place on December 19, 2024, at 7 p.m. The venue for the event has not yet been announced. Ticket sales for the event will begin today, Friday, November 22, with a pre-sale window exclusively for HSBC bank cardholders from…
OSCAR-WINNING actor Michelle Yeoh has shared her childhood experiences of growing up in Malaysia's multicultural society and her love for Indian cinema. Speaking ahead of the release of her first musical film, “Wicked”, Yeoh revealed her long-standing familiarity with Indian culture. "I grew up in Malaysia, and we're a very…