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Avijit Ghosh Avijit Ghosh is a associate editor with The Times of India. He is addicted to films, music, cricket and football—and not necessarily in that order. He is the author of Bandicoots in the Moonlight, Cinema Bhojpuri, 40 Retakes, and now, Up Campus, Down Campus, a novel set in 1980s JNU. He tweets from…
Asian markets began the week on a shaky note, but the story isn’t uniform across the region. While most stocks slipped into the red as lingering uncertainty around the Middle East conflict dragged down investor sentiment, Singapore is bucking the trend with its comparitively better position and its markets hovering near record highs despite the…
Palaash Muchhal and Smriti Mandhana (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Fresh controversy has surfaced around the cancellation of Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana’s wedding with singer-composer Palaash Muchhal, following serious allegations made by actor-producer Vidnyan Mane. Mane has accused Muchhal of infidelity and financial misconduct, claiming he was cheated of more than Rs 40 lakh in…
When Arijit Singh spoke about stepping back from playback singing, the reaction was predictable. Shock. Disbelief. A quiet panic, even. His voice has been part of people’s lives for over a decade now. Breakups, long drives, sleepless nights, weddings, healing phases he’s been there for all of it. So the obvious question followed. Why now?…
AINRC founder and incumbent chief minister N Rangasamy PUDUCHERRY: The All India NR Congress (AINRC)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is set to retain power in the Union territory of Puducherry. Counting of votes for the 30 assembly constituencies began at 8am on Monday. The 2026 assembly polls recorded a historic voter turnout of 91.23%.NDA comprising…
A Sikh teacher has challenged Quebec’s Bill 21 after the law required her to remove her turban and kirpan to work as a teacher. The legislation prohibits certain public sector employees in Canada from wearing visible religious symbols at work. The case is now before the Supreme Court of Canada and centres on whether it…
Yuzvendra Chahal (Getty Images) CHANDIGARH: As the countdown to the new IPL season begins, Yuzvendra Chahal has struck a candid note, both about his team Punjab Kings’ ambitions and his own resurgence. After what he admits was a tough previous year marked by injuries and illness, the leg-spinner is entering the season with renewed purpose….
NEW DELHI: The way medical colleges are assessed in India is quietly changing. Instead of depending mainly on inspection visits and paperwork, the National Medical Commission (NMC) now wants to verify their clinical work through digital systems.In a recent communication, the regulator has asked all medical colleges to submit details of their hospitals’ Health Facility…
DHAKA: A total of 32 prominent citizens and rights activists on Saturday condemned the planned killings, especially the killing of minorities, serial violence and the burning of houses in the country, stressing that the Prof Yunus-led interim govt is failing to prosecute the perpetrators of violence against the minorities. They demanded that those responsible for…
Vijay’s highly anticipated film ‘Jana Nayagan’ faces a potential Pongal release delay as its censor certification remains pending. Despite submitting the movie a month ago and complying with suggested edits, the producers are reportedly considering legal action due to the prolonged wait. Political figures have also voiced concerns over the unexplained delay, adding to the…
