• Thursday, February 27, 2025

Rajinikanth offers prayers at Hanuman Garhi Temple in Ayodhya

Legendary actor Rajinikanth, who arrived in Ayodhya, offered prayers to Lord Hanuman yesterday. He wore a white kurta for his visit. The actor’s sacred visit comes at a time when his film Jailer is performing well at the box office. Earlier, Rajinikanth met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at his residence…

Pakistan captain Babar Azam sees ODI series vs Afghanistan as…

Pakistan face Afghanistan in a three-match one-day international series in Sri Lanka starting Tuesday (22), with skipper Babar Azam seeing it as good preparation for the Asia Cup and World Cup. The first bilateral ODI series between the two teams will be followed by the six-nation Asia Cup, in Sri…

Beauty Stop with Imrit Sira

FRESH, dewy skin is all the hype during the coming months. Here are some of my top picks that will change your makeup game this summer and give you the ultimate glow up. La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMUNE 400 hydrating cream SPF50 50ml: Topping up your SPF and keeping your skin hydrated is super…

Rajveer Deol, Paloma’s debut film ‘Dono’ release date locked

Release date for Rajveer Deol and Paloma’s debut film Dono has been unveiled. On Saturday, the makers announced that Dono will arrive in theatres on October 5, 2023. “Set against the backdrop of a lavish destination wedding, Dev (Rajveer) – friend of the dulhan, meets Meghna (Paloma) – friend of the dulha. Amidst the…

Michael Jackson sexual abuse lawsuits revived by California appeals court

A California appeals court has revived lawsuits from two men who accused late pop singer Michael Jackson of abusing them as children in the HBO documentary ‘Leaving Neverland’. On Friday (18), the 2nd District Court of Appeal reversed a rung from a Los Angeles Superior Court judge dismissing the suits…

India imposes 40% export duty on onions to improve domestic…

INDIA will impose with immediate effect a 40 per cent export duty on onions up to December 31 in an attempt to improve domestic availability of the vegetable, the ministry of finance said in a notification on Saturday (19). The duty imposed by the world’s biggest exporter of onions will…

Bus crash in Pakistan kills 18 people

AT LEAST 18 people were killed after a bus crashed and caught on fire in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province on Sunday (20), authorities said. The bus collided with another vehicle while carrying 33 passengers from the southern port city of Karachi to the capital, Islamabad. “The unfortunate bus … collided…

Solicitor struck off roll for breach of code of conduct

A SOLICITOR found guilty of misrepresentation of facts and breaching code of conduct has been struck off the roll. Neelash Mehta was found driving a vehicle while being disqualified from doing so following his conviction for drunk driving. Later he was found to have concealed his conviction while entering into…

Swami Brahmaviharidas updates Modi on BAPS’ global activities

SWAMI Brahmaviharidas of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha briefed Indian prime minister Narednra Modi about major activities organised by the spiritual organisation across the world. During their 30-minute meeting in New Delhi, he updated Modi on the ongoing ‘Festival of Inspirations’ at the Sanstha’s Akshardham temple in Robbinsville, New Jersey. He…

‘Bradford is a rough diamond that’s beginning to be polished’

A CITY which has one of the country’s largest and youngest south Asian communities has become a hotspot for Hollywood producers and music chiefs. Bradford in Yorkshire, famous for its textile mills and the setting for Riz Ahmed film Four Lions, was named the UK’s City of Culture in 2025…