‘At 74, Every Year Is a Bonus’

In Kannur, CPM’s Red Bastion, dissent is rare and perilous, bound by an omertà-like code. V Kunhikrishnan, a party loyalist for five decades, broke ranks by alleging fund diversion by leaders. Now expelled and branded a traitor, he explains why he spoke out. Excerpts from an interview:   CPM is known for its rigid internal…

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JEE Main 2026 Session 2 result: Know how to download scorecard and calculate marks

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 result The National Testing Agency (NTA) is likely to announce the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main Session 2 result 2026 likely by tomorrow, April 20, 2026, according to various media reports.Once released, candidates will be able to check their results on the official websites, which are jeemain.nta.nic.in, nta.ac.in, and examinationservices.nic.in.Students…

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Akshaye Khanna Birthday: When Rahul Khanna shared DECADES OLD childhood picture with ‘Dhurandhar’ star Akshaye Khanna | Hindi Movie News

It was a treat for fans when Rahul Khanna gave fans a glimpse into the past by sharing a rare childhood picture with his brother Akshaye Khanna on his birthday. The black-and-white photograph, filled with innocence and bright smiles, instantly struck a chord, offering a nostalgic peek into their early years long before fame entered…

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LPG cylinder rate, petrol, diesel price today (March 18, 2026): Check city-wise list of latest prices amid Middle East conflict

he LPG cylinder rates were last revised earlier this month, effective March 7, 2026. (AI image) Latest LPG, petrol, diesel prices today: Amid LPG supply pressures and some panic buying on fears of shortage, prices of LPG cylinders – domestic and commercial – remain unchanged across cities. The LPG cylinder rates were last revised earlier…

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US-Israel-Iran conflict: UK charter flight for Britons leaving Middle East fails to depart from Oman, rescheduled for Thursday; reports | World News

UK charter evacuation flight for Britons failed to depart Muscat Wednesday night, rescheduled for Thursday amid Iran conflict/Representative Image A charter flight arranged by the UK government to evacuate British nationals from the Middle East failed to depart as scheduled from Oman late on Wednesday, leaving passengers stranded despite hours of waiting at the airport….

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Big ultimatum and then a pause: Why Trump shifted course on Iran & what happened in between

US President Donald Trump’s abrupt shift from a 48-hour ultimatum to a five-day pause on striking Iran’s energy infrastructure has exposed the competing pressures shaping Washington’s strategy in a rapidly escalating war. Just days after threatening to “obliterate” Iranian power plants if Tehran failed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Trump stepped back, citing “very…

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Gandhi’s plate: Where ethics meets nutrition

When we think of Mahatma Gandhi, we often remember his role in India’s freedom  struggle. However, beyond politics, Gandhi Ji was deeply invested in something far more  personal and universal—food. For him, what we eat was not merely a matter of taste, but  a reflection of our values, discipline, and relationship with the world.  Born…

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‘India diversifying oil sourcing’: US envoy Sergio Gor notes Russia shift – what he said on Venezuela option

NEW DELHI: India on Friday reiterated its position on Russian oil purchases and the possibility of sourcing crude from Venezuela, after remarks by US envoy Sergio Gor. Clarifying New Delhi’s stance, ministry of external affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India would consider Venezuelan crude if it was “commercially viable,” reaffirming the government’s earlier position on…

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