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Even if Mary’s creature is now Guillermo’s An adaptation of Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus is a Best Picture nominee for the Oscars, for the first time ever. But in the two centuries since Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley wrote her magnum opus, countless plays, poems, novels, comics, PhDs, parodies, alongside many, many films, have been inspired…
This is a representative AI image (Credit: Chatgpt) As the curtain begins to fall in 2025, India’s economic story resists easy labels. Was it the year the country was squeezed by global trade wars and tariffs? Or was it a rare “Goldilocks” moment, marked by strong growth, low inflation and ample policy room to support…
NEW DELHI: Highway users who fail to pay toll charges on NHs due to a faulty or blacklisted FASTag, insufficient balance or absence of a tag, will get three days to make the payment after receiving an e-notice. If payment is not made within this period, double the toll amount will be charged and all…
After becoming only the second man in American history to return to the White House after a hiatus, Donald Trump has been hellbent on leaving his mark on Washington. Not merely through policy or executive orders, but through brick, marble and nomenclature. He has pushed to break open the East Wing to make room for…
Image Credit: (TOI Archive)/Kempamma alias Mallika, who trapped women in distress and killed them with cyanide, was arrested by the city police in Bangalore on December 31, 2007. BENGALURU: She is a killer. She is a predator who hunted in silence. She is no ordinary Mallika — she is ‘Cyanide Mallika’, Karnataka’s most chilling murderer…
Leo, you have a big heart and a lot of pride, which often makes you stay in situations long after they’ve turned sour. You might feel like leaving is a failure, but walking away is actually a sign of strength. It is time to stop pouring your golden energy into things that leave you feeling…
Jason Derulo to perform in Dubai this march at Dubai World Cup 2026 / Image: file The Dubai World Cup is famously known for its high-stakes horse racing and elite fashion, but the 2026 edition is turning up the volume. Global pop sensation Jason Derulo has been officially announced as the headline performer for the…
Kids boycott anganwadi over Dalit cook KENDRAPADA: In a stark reminder of prevailing caste prejudice in rural Odisha, parents have stopped sending their children to an anganwadi centre after an educated dalit girl was appointed as helper-cum-cook, forcing the centre to remain shut for nearly three months.Authorities had appointed Sarmista Sethi (23), a graduate, as…
Budget 2026 income tax expectations (AI image) By Surabhi MarwahThe Union Budget 2026 comes at an important moment, as taxpayers prepare for a major shift—the introduction of the Income-tax Act, 2025 (ITA 2025), effective April 1, 2026. This is one of the most significant updates in decades, and many individuals are hoping that the Budget…
The whole country is going to celebrate Mahashivratri on Chaturdashi tithi of krishna paksha in the month of phalgun i.e., on February 15, 2026. This is the powerful day and night to offer prayers to Lord Shiva and seek his blessings. We have mentioned the lucky tips so that you can use that tip according…
