ALLEGING that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh participated in the demolition of Babri Masjid “disrespecting” the Supreme Court and later defended the action saying it was necessary for “historic reasons”, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi questioned if the RSS would follow a similar method in the Gyanavapi issue. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s…
A pop concert, featuring the likes of singers Alicia Keys and Diana Ross, and the Epsom Derby horse race take centre stage on the third day of Britain’s nationwide celebrations for Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee. However, the 96-year-old monarch, a huge horse-racing fan and owner of many thoroughbreds, will skip…
EXPRESSING concern over soil health deterioration, Isha Foundation founder Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev Friday (3) said countries should make long-term policies to deal with the crisis. He said a food crisis is impending and collective efforts are needed to address the situation “The world is moving in the direction of a…
Actress and activist Jameela Jamil is known for calling a spade a spade. Her candour and candidness make her an interviewer’s delight. She is currently speaking to several leading international publications about one of the most shamed experiences in America: periods. Jamil, in honour of Menstrual Hygiene Day, is partnering with P&G’s…
Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar’s period drama Sardar Udham (2021), starring Vicky Kaushal in the titular role, emerged as the top winner at the IIFA Rocks 2022 ceremony with three awards in the technical categories, including cinematography and editing. The annual ceremony that recognises the best technical talent in the Hindi film industry was held at…
Jibraan Khan, who is best known for his role as a child actor in Karan Johar’s Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001), is set to make his debut in a starring role in Tips Industries’ upcoming production venture, Ishq Vishk Rebound. As the title aptly suggests, Ishq Vishk Rebound is a spiritual sequel to the 2003 film Ishq…
AN employee of Pakistan’s civil aviation authority has sought permission to ride a donkey cart to work after the government once again raised the fuel prices, according to a media report. In a letter to the director-general of the civil aviation authority (CAA), Raja Asif Iqbal, who has been in…
The family of late singer Sidhu Moose Wala has requested music producers not to share any unreleased songs without the consent of his father. The family shared a statement, which read, “We request all the music producers Sidhu has worked with in the past, to refrain from releasing or sharing his finished/unfinished…
Australia limited-overs captain Aaron Finch hopes his team can bring some joy to cricket fans in Sri Lanka amid the island nation’s worst financial crisis in over seven decades, the 35-year-old said on Friday. Australia cricketers had voiced some ethical concerns about the situation in Sri Lanka, where demonstrations have…
The head of the UK armed forces Admiral Tony Radakin said on Sunday that it was “unlawful and unhelpful” for Britons to go and fight against Russia in Ukraine. His comments contradict British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, who said she supported anyone who wanted to volunteer and followed an appeal…