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DEHRADUN: Nineteen years ago, during Indian Military Academy’s passing out parade, then-President APJ Abdul Kalam bent down and held the hands of a bright-eyed three-year-old boy standing beside his father. “Ye fauji ka haath hai (These are the hands of a soldier),” he told the child. On Saturday, those words came full circle on the…
Dennis Rodman’s movie is in production (Image via Getty Images) A fresh face is going to take on the role of the iconic Chicago Bulls star in the Dennis Rodman biopic. Lionsgate’s 48 Hours in Vegas, which focuses on the Bulls’ infamous trip to Vegas during the 1998 NBA Finals, has cast Lakeith Stanfield to…
New Delhi: Delhi govt has moved ahead with its plan to operate 11 govt hospitals, most of them under construction, through the public-private partnership (PPP) model. The initiative aims to expand healthcare infrastructure and fast-track long-stalled projects. Govt has invited bids to conduct a detailed feasibility study to assess the financial, technical and operational viability…
Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu on Saturday met director general border roads (DGBR) Lt Gen Raghu Srinivasan and reviewed the progress of key road projects in the strategically important Tawang sector.Describing it as a “productive morning interaction”, Khandu said a comprehensive review was undertaken on ongoing BRO projects, alongside discussions on several critical ground-level…
Across the United States, growing signals from national monitoring systems are pointing to a steady rise in norovirus, often referred to as the “winter vomiting disease.” The virus is particularly dangerous as holiday travel, crowded indoor gatherings, and colder weather already in full swing- conditions that are ideal for a virus that spreads easily through…
Updated: Dec 13, 2025, 19:21 IST IST What was meant to be a routine stop for visa stamping at the US embassy/consulate in India before heading back to the US could now end up being a long ordeal with appointments being pushed forward by months thanks to a new social-media vetting rule They came to…
Today, the Moon continues its journey through the Waning Crescent phase under the influence of Krishna Paksha Dashami, a spiritually reflective time that favors emotional purification, inner discernment, and sacred release. The light is fading, inviting your attention inward to listen more closely to what still needs clearing before the new cycle.This phase supports gentle…
Housing is a basic existential need and affects everything from a person’s career chances to physical and mental health. At the same time, finding a suitable place to live can be hard in Germany — and even harder for people who are not white Germans.That’s according to a new study by the German Center for…
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed deep shock and distress over the chaotic mismanagement at Salt Lake Stadium KOLKATA: ‘I sincerely apologise to Lionel Messi,’ West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said after thousands of fans who had gathered to catch a glimpse of the football icon were left disappointed, sparking chaos at Kolkata’s…
Filmmakers are increasingly embracing real locations for authentic cinematic experiences. From the spiritual backdrops of ‘Kantara’ in coastal Karnataka to the grand recreations and jungle adventures of SS Rajamouli’s ‘Varanasi’, and the breathtaking Kerala landscapes in ‘Raavan’, these films leverage natural beauty. The Malayalam classic ‘Manichitrathazhu’ also utilized heritage structures for its chilling atmosphere, proving…
