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CPM general secretary MA Baby has written to EC expressing “grave concern” over large-scale deletion of voters from Bengal poll rolls. In his letter to CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Baby said, “SIR represents a systematic exercise in mass disenfranchisement, marked by arbitrary criteria such as ‘logical consistency’ and increasing reliance on algorithm-driven exclusions.“ AJUP nominee files…
In December 2025, it seemed like the final chapter had been written for Bengaluru’s iconic Urvashi Theatre, as the single-screen was slated for demolition by February 2026, marking the end of an era. The theatre, long a cultural touchstone, even saw its swansong earlier this year. The Kannada film Landlord, released in January 2026, was…
India-US trade deal (AI image) India and the US have released a joint statement for the interim trade deal agreement, which is expected to formally be signed in the coming weeks. With this, the reciprocal tariff rate on India’s exports comes down to 18%. Simultaneously, US President Donald Trump has also signed an executive order…
Doing laundry is a daily chore. It’s among those tasks we rarely stop thinking about. We think about what detergent to use and how to clean clothes in the best way. But most of the time we get disappointed to see laundry coming out looking dull or smelling less than fresh despite using the best…
Shoaib Akhtar slams PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi (Agency photos) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar launched a fierce attack on Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi after Pakistan’s heavy 61-run loss to India in the T20 World Cup. Akhtar said Pakistan’s current situation is the result of poor leadership and bad decisions…
Netanyahu (AP file photo) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticised Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Sunday over Australia’s support for a Palestinian state, following a mass shooting at a Jewish holiday event in Sydney that killed 11 people.Netanyahu claimed that Australia’s stance on Palestinian statehood contributes to antisemitic incidents, stating “your call for a…
Even as the very thought of a contagion that might be spreading globally drives panic, border closures, and lockdowns, there has never been a systematic articulation of the scientific principles to determine a society’s calibrated response. Instead, we have an assortment of opinions, often informed by pseudo-scientific methods such as epidemiological models and ethics. The…
Credits: The Irish SunEngaging in activities like solving optical illusions and brainteasers can have many cognitive benefits as it can stimulate various brain regions. Word Search games are a great way to challenge your brain. Put your skills to test with this word puzzle that has 8 hidden words in it. Only 10% of participants…
For Bobby Deol, one of the biggest personal shifts in recent years has been his decision to give up alcohol. Having quit alcohol completely a year and a half ago, Deol admitted the transition was easier than he expected. Reflecting on the decision, Bobby Deol said watching his father, Dharmendra, struggle with similar issues had…
Cameron Green and Sunil Gavaskar (PTI Photos) NEW DELHI: Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has raised concerns over Kolkata Knight Riders’ team balance in IPL 2026, especially due to Cameron Green’s limited role. Bought as a key all-rounder, Green hasn’t bowled in the first two matches, affecting the side’s overall combination and flexibility.Gavaskar suggested that…
