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Vivaan Shah’s casting as Captain Vijendra Malhotra in Sriram Raghavan’s war drama Ikkis, which released today, came about through a curious mix-up that began with a brief, chance meeting. Admitting that such roles rarely come his way, Vivaan says, “Because of the way I look, I have a very boyish appearance, and I am usually…
The rupee slipped 10 paise to close at 89.98 against the US dollar on Thursday, marking a weak start to the first trading session of 2026, as sustained foreign fund outflows and a subdued domestic equity market weighed on investor sentiment, PTI reported.Forex traders said the USD/INR pair moved in a narrow range during the…
Aryna Sabalenka (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images for Tennis Australia) World number one Aryna Sabalenka has signalled that she is eager for a rematch against Nick Kyrgios after being beaten by the Australian in their widely discussed “Battle of the Sexes” exhibition match. The high-profile clash took place in Dubai on Sunday, where Kyrgios claimed…
Mamdani backs mayoral control of NYC schools while pledging greater community involvement Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has reversed his pledge to end mayoral control of New York City’s public schools, signalling a major shift in his education policy stance as he prepares to take office. He said the decision reflects a belief that clear accountability for…
Zahan Kapoor, whose outstanding performance in ‘Black Warrant’ has garnered worldwide recognition, finds himself in a curious situation where acclaim hasn’t yet resulted in fresh projects. He conveys his heartfelt appreciation for the praise received, while also pointing out the industry’s slow pace of work. Zahan Kapoor’s breakout performance in ‘Black Warrant’ earned him global…
Dr. Kaustubh Bondre, recently took to his IG handle to talk about heart health. He spoke about a patient who, despite having a normal ECG, and stress test insisted on getting a CT Angiography done, because he ‘saw it on a podcast.‘ Dr. Bondre added that the man was asymptomatic, and was simply driven by…
The Moon is in its Waxing Gibbous phase for today and will sync with Shukla Chaturdashi at approximately 6:53 PM. This is presumably a time of making the necessary finer adjustments before the Full Moon. One must keep up with the pace, let go of distractions, and prepare emotionally to step forward with clarity and…
Ukrainian president Zelenskyy (File photo) Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday alleged that Russia was carrying the near four-year war “into the New Year” with more than 200 drones fired at Ukraine, mainly targeting energy infrastructure.“Russia deliberately brings war into the New Year -– launching more than two hundred attack drones against Ukraine overnight,” Zelenskyy…
NEW DELHI: In a big relief to car owners, NHAI has decided to discontinue the Know Your Vehicle (KYV) process for FASTag which will be against such vehicles from Feb 1. For existing FASTags, KYV will no longer be mandatory as a routine requirement. “KYV will be required only in specific cases where complaints are…
NEW DELHI: Battling heavy snowfall and biting cold, the Romeo Force of the Indian Army has stepped up search and surveillance operations in the Pir Panjal ranges of Poonch district. Troops are operating at heights above 13,000 feet, braving extreme cold, deep snow and rugged terrain. Despite the harsh conditions, soldiers have been seen moving…
