• Tuesday, March 04, 2025

‘Killing spree, fear in Kashmir…’ belies govt’s normalcy claims: NC…

Targeted killings of civilians and the pervasive fear among the people in Kashmir belie the government’s claims of normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir, NC president Farooq Abdullah said Thursday, alleging the administration has its head in sand. “This ostrich approach will push the situation to a point of no return,”…

Harry and Meghan keep low profile at Queen’s Jubilee parade

ON a rare visit from California, the couple watched the queen’s birthday parade, the Trooping the Colour, from a building overlooking the parade ground, a short distance from Buckingham Palace. The Daily Mail and The Sun tabloids published grainy photographs of Meghan, 40, wearing a broad-rimmed straw hat with a huge ribbon and bateau-neckline…

‘They’re gay and in love:’ Western audience dubs SS Rajamouli’s…

Toplined by Jr. NTR and Ram Charan, SS Rajamouli’s RRR (2022) is one of the most successful films that Indian cinema has delivered in recent years. The Telugu-language period drama, which hit the marquee on March 24, debuted on Netflix on May 20. And ever since its Netflix premiere, film enthusiasts from around…

Heard ‘absolutely not’ able to pay Depp $10.35 million in…

Actress Amber Heard is unable to pay her ex-husband Johnny Depp more than $10 million in damages, her lawyer said Thursday after a US jury took the side of the “Pirates of the Caribbean” star in a bitter defamation trial. The high-profile televised court battle ended Wednesday when a seven-person jury found that Depp…

Samrat Prithviraj declared tax-free in Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who attended a special screening of the period action drama Samrat Prithviraj with his cabinet colleagues, on Thursday declared the movie tax-free in the state. The screening of the movie was held at Lok Bhawan here, and Bollywood star Akshay Kumar, female lead Manushi Chhillar and director Chandra…

‘All good things have to come to an end:’ Maitreyi…

The global success of the Netflix series Never Have I Ever catapulted Maitreyi Ramakrishnan to overnight fame. Her portrayal of Devi Vishwakumar in Mindy Kaling’s series earned her praises from various corners. After the thunderous success of the first two seasons, Ramakrishnan is presently busy filming for the next two seasons of the much-loved series. For…

Indian-origin doctor gets Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship for securing early…

A 26-year-old Indian-origin doctor who played an important role during the coronavirus pandemic securing early access to vaccines and therapeutics for Singapore, is among the three recipients of the bond-free Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship given to outstanding Singaporeans to help them pursue postgraduate studies.  Dr M Premikha will get an SGD 50,000…

Bangladesh hits back after China asks Dhaka to shun bloc…

CHINA has told Bangladesh to stay independent and reject bloc politics, a year after publicly asking Dhaka not to join the Quad alliance comprising India, the US, Japan and Australia. “China believes that countries in the region, including Bangladesh, will bear in mind the fundamental interests of their own countries…

Charity supporter and IT chief Ashok J Rabheru awarded Knighthood

Charity supporter and IT chief, Ashok J Rabheru, has been awarded a Knighthood in the 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours List. He becomes Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order in recognition of his work for The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, which he has supported in various capacities for over twenty-five…

‘We didn’t show up’: Scotland’s Robertson apologises after Ukraine defeat

Scotland captain Andy Robertson rued his side’s limp display in Wednesday’s World Cup playoff against Ukraine and apologised to fans after the defeat in Glasgow ended their hopes of a first appearance at the global soccer showpiece in 24 years. Goals from Andriy Yarmolenko, Roman Yaremchuk and Artem Dovbyk fired…