Aamir Khan: Ahead of his ‘gharelu’ wedding to Gauri Spratt, Aamir Khan cheers on Rajkumar Hirani’s son and ‘Pritam and Pedro’ actor Vir Hirani: ‘He is like my son, I’m so happy’ | Hindi Movie News

Aamir Khan praised Vir Hirani’s acting debut in Rajkumar Hirani’s first OTT venture, “Pritam and Pedro,” calling it an emotional day and describing Vir as being like his son. Directed by Avinash Arun, the cybercrime comedy-drama also stars Arshad Warsi, Vikrant Massey, and Boman Irani. It premiered on JioHotstar on July 3. With Rajkumar Hirani‘s…

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World’S Oldest Banyan Tree: This 700-year-old banyan tree in Bihar just became the world’s oldest, accurately dated one beyond folklore and scientists proved its age

A massive banyan tree in Bihar’s Munger district has been scientifically dated to approximately 700 years old, making it the world’s oldest accurately dated specimen. Researchers employed radiocarbon dating on wood samples, a technique usually for archaeology, to establish its age. 700 year old Banyan Tree in Munger, Bihar (Photo: PIB) Some trees don’t just…

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Fearing civic crackdown, street vendors in Bengaluru clear footpaths ahead of drive | Bengaluru News

Fewer than 10 vendors remained along Jayamahal Main Road in JC Nagar Friday, operating only from pushcarts Bengaluru: As the footpath encroachment clearance drive gathers momentum across the city, street vendors in several areas have begun vacating pavements on their own to avoid enforcement action.The pattern was clearly visible Friday along Jayamahal Main Road in…

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Agreeing To Disagree

Dissent and protest are pillars of democracy There’s no democracy without a right to dissent. And right to dissent is not a five-yearly concession, available only on voting day. Citizens may disagree with govt on any issue, at any time. But how? Not by grumbling at dinner tables. That’s why freedom to protest publicly, without…

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Workplace harassment in Pakistan: 521 men filed complaints, transgenders and women also seek redress

Workplace harassment in Pakistan surges as hundreds of men report abuse Men are increasingly reporting workplace harassment in Pakistan, with official records revealing that 521 men lodged complaints with the Federal Ombudsperson for Protection against Harassment (FOSPAH) over the past year, accounting for roughly 40 per cent of all cases.According to official documents obtained by…

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BJP approaches EC over alleged interference in Karnataka voter roll revision | India News

A BJP delegation led by state president BY Vijayendra met the chief electoral officer on Saturday. NEW DELHI: The BJP has approached the Election Commission alleging that the Congress government in Karnataka is interfering with the ongoing revision of electoral rolls. The party claimed that officials responsible for updating voter lists are being prevented from…

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‘Why is theft happening in BJP-ruled states?’ : Congress targets BJP over alleged donation theft at Kedarnath, Badrinath | India News

NEW DLEHI: Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Saturday targeted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over alleged financial irregularities at temple trusts, claiming that revelations of donation theft at Kedarnath and Badrinath have raised serious questions about governance in BJP-ruled states.Speaking to ANI, Ramesh linked the allegations to the BJP’s campaign around the Ram Temple, saying,…

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Beyond Hormuz: What HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited inaugurated by PM Modi means for India’s energy future

The Strait of Hormuz disruption served as a stark reminder of how vulnerable global energy supplies can be. Now, India is responding with a major push to strengthen its energy security.Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL) project, the country’s first greenfield integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex. He also launched and…

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