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NEW DELHI: Independent MP from Bihar’s Purnia Pappu Yadav‘s comment on men’s “predatory” gaze on women, especially in politics, has drawn sharp reactions from the state women’s commission and the BJP. Yadav was speaking on 131st Constitutional (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which failed to pass in the Lok Sabha, and since then, has been used by…
Rajasthan Royals’ captain Riyan Parag, and Kolkata Knight Riders’ captain Ajinkya Rahane (PTI Photo) Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth has launched a scathing attack on Riyan Parag, criticising the Rajasthan Royals skipper for his disappointing returns with the bat in the ongoing IPL season. Despite Rajasthan Royals holding on to a top-four spot with four…
sitarist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma He was on stage a few minutes before the scheduled start of 7:30pm, opening the concert with an immersive silence, followed by a meditative breathing exercise, far removed from the loud cheers and overstimulated energy typical of concerts. With fans mostly dressed in white, as requested by sitarist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma,…
Road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari India should aim for 100 per cent ethanol blending in the near future to strengthen energy self-reliance, road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari said on Tuesday. He said that vulnerabilities in oil supplies due to the ongoing crisis in West Asia have made it essential for the…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is in discussions with the Saudi Arabia Cricket Federation over plans to build a new cricket stadium in Jeddah, a proposal that has already received approval from the PCB’s Governing Board.According to sources quoted by PTI, PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi is leading the talks with Saudi cricket officials, and an…
SRH opener Abhishek Sharma (PTI Photo) Sunrisers Hyderabad’s explosive opener Abhishek Sharma is on the brink of a major milestone as SRH prepare to face Delhi Capitals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in IPL 2026. The left-hander needs just 59 runs to join an elite list of batters who have scored 2000 or more…
Modern sanitation systems have long treated human urine as waste, flushing away valuable nitrogen and phosphorus that are essential for plant growth. However, a recent study published in the Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering proposes a paradigm shift: converting this overlooked byproduct into a sustainable, low-energy fertiliser. By utilising forward osmosis, researchers have successfully concentrated…
Devendra Fadnavis, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra (Photo credit: ANI) MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government is gearing up to tackle a possible El Nino impact, with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday directing all departments to prioritise water management, expedite conservation works and ensure coordinated preparedness.Chairing a high-level review meeting, Fadnavis said the state must mitigate…
DigiLocker alerts signal imminent state board results for UP, UBSE, ASSEB and CGBSE 2026 With the 2026 board examination cycle entering its final phase, students across multiple states are now anxiously awaiting their results. In a significant development, DigiLocker alerts and app notifications have indicated that several major state board results—including Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Assam…
Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi, currently enjoying the success of the ‘Dhurandhar’ franchise, recently hosted filmmaker-choreographer Farah Khan at his Mumbai home for an episode on her YouTube channel.During their candid conversation, Farah revisited their early days in the industry, recalling a time when actors often worked without pay. She quipped, “Rakesh, do you get paid…
