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Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman, who has faced intense scrutiny over his recent remarks on Chhaava and communalism in Bollywood, has indicated that he is ready to move past the controversy. The musician addressed the issue during an interaction with Noise and Grains, the organisers of his upcoming Wonderment Tour in Chennai, and suggested that…
Dubai Municipality and KHDA will plant 20,000 trees across the city to mark 20 years of Sheikh Mohammed’s leadership/Image: WAM Dubai is marking two decades of visionary leadership under His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum with an ambitious environmental initiative. Across parks, neighbourhoods, and schools, 20,000 trees will soon be planted, reflecting a…
Venezuela seized tanker (File photo) US secretary of war Pete Hegseth on Wednesday said the Venezuela oil blockade was “in effect anywhere in the world” shortly after American forces, after a high-stakes chase, boarded and seized a Russian-flagged oil vessel, which reportedly was linked to Venezuela.“The blockade of sanctioned and illicit Venezuelan oil remains in…
Junaid Safdar’s wedding to Shanzay Ali Rohail featured the bride in stunning ensembles by Indian designers Sabyasachi Mukherjee and Tarun Tahiliani. Shanzay’s Sabyasachi lehenga for the Mehndi and Tarun Tahiliani saree for the wedding showcased intricate craftsmanship and statement jewellery, creating unforgettable bridal fashion moments. Junaid Safdar, the grandson of the former Prime Minister of…
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has announced a significant change for National Pension System (NPS) subscribers who had opted for Scheme A under Tier I (Active Choice). The pension regulator has decided to merge Scheme A with Schemes C and E, a move it says is aimed at modernising the NPS investment…
Bihar Police’s Economic Offence Unit is investigating former Kishanganj SDPO Gautam Kumar for disproportionate assets. The probe revealed SUVs registered under associates and allegations of properties worth crores. Investigations also point to a personal relationship with Shagufta Shamim, with whom properties and significant gold jewellery were found. The SDPO allegedly possessed assets over 60% higher…
Human space flight is usually clubbed with all other space activities and hence allotted to government space agencies, who tackle it with a rigid procedural approach. They usually possess large budgets and are less concerned about issues like cost overruns or a delayed program. Some tasks are outsourced, while most are performed in-house, by employees,…
Rajat Patidar-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the IPL 2025. Royal Challengers Bengaluru was the second-most-expensive franchise when the BCCI sold the original eight teams in the IPL. Vijay Mallya bought the Bengaluru franchise for $111.6 million (Rs 446.40 crore; $1 = Rs 40 then) in 2008, just behind the $111.90 million that Reliance Industries paid…
Actor Suraj Venjaramoodu lauded director Ken Karunaas at the ‘Youth’ thanksgiving meet, attributing the film’s success to Karunaas’s passionate vision. Venjaramoodu expressed gratitude for a positive experience, praising the entire team and producer Karuppiah C Ram. He also shared his initial language apprehension and admiration for co-star Devadarshini, anticipating future collaborations. Malayalam actor Suraj Venjaramoodu…
The Board of Technical Education Uttar Pradesh (BTEUP) has officially declared the results of the odd semester and special back paper examinations held in November–December 2025. The decision to release the results came after a meeting of the Examination Committee, which was chaired by the Director of Technical Education, Uttar Pradesh, Kanpur. After reviewing the…
