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The British Academy Film Awards and BBC apologised Monday for a racial slur that was broadcast during Sunday’s show while two stars of the film “Sinners” were onstage.The Tourette syndrome campaigner who shouted the slur said he was “deeply mortified” and what he said was “not a reflection of my personal beliefs.” The highly offensive…
Most people are aware that sparrows have seen a sharp decline in population across India. The reasons are many — rapid urbanisation, loss of nesting spaces, pollution, and changing food habits. But have we ever thought of doing anything about it? Panna Lal Mahto who lives in a small village in Jharkhand’s Ramgarh district is…
FIFA president Gianni Infantino (right) and AFC president Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa have been supportive of Indian football. The Asian football chief is also senior vice president of the FIFA Council Panaji: FIFA president Gianno Infantino isn’t the first to refer to India as a “sleeping giant of football.” Well, at a current…
You’ll feel upbeat from morning itself. Jupiter lifts your spirit, and the Moon supports social warmth, so enthusiasm comes easily today. A social or family event may take place, even a small gathering, a cousin’s visit, or a quick dinner plan after work.Businessmen might travel long distances for expansion. If travel is confirmed, keep documents…
DHAKA: Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has come out all guns blazing against Muhammad Yunus, accusing the former interim govt chief of hatching conspiracies to overthrow him as well as destabilise the country, and create a constitutional vacuum.“They tried to keep me in the dark. They did not want the people to recognise me. They did…
NEW DELHI: The National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) 2.0 has set a target of Rs 16.7 lakh crore from monetisation of assets belonging to 12 sectors in more than 2,000 projects over five years from fiscal year 2026 to 2030, a roadmap prepared by govt’s policy think tank Niti Aayog showed on Monday. The aggregate assets…
NEW DELHI: Cooperation minister Amit Shah on Monday assured a minimum base fare to cab drivers enrolled on the Bharat Taxi platform, saying existing corporate aggregators operate on models focused on maximising profits.At a town hall with cab and auto drivers from Delhi-NCR and Gujarat, Shah said drivers would receive 80% of earnings based on…
NEW DELHI: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will pay a three-day visit to India beginning this week, Ottawa said in an official announcement. Carney will spend two days in Mumbai before arriving in New Delhi on March 2 for a bilateral meeting with PM Narendra Modi that is expected to further cement the relationship that…
Austin Reaves and LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers (Image via AP) The Los Angeles Lakers are looking at a possible move for Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen before the February 2026 trade deadline. The deal under discussion would likely include Austin Reaves and future draft picks.The Lakers are trying to strengthen a roster…
NEW DELHI: India and France have amended the double taxation avoidance agreement which will provide for taxation of capital gains on the basis of residency of the company and deleted the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) clause bringing in certainty in taxation.The amending protocol modifies the taxation of income from dividends by replacing a single rate…
