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Yash fans marked his birthday with the steamy Toxic teaser drop. The ear-biting scene with Hollywood’s Natalie Burn, Ukrainian-born actress-producer, went viral. Amid Toxic’s A-rated buzz and star cast like Kiara, Nayanthara, her bold chemistry steals the show. Rocking Star Yash‘s fans celebrated January 8 as a special double event. Birthday messages flooded in along…
Danish PM Mette Frederiksen (AP file photo) Denmark has warned that its troops are under standing orders to “shoot first and ask questions later” if Greenland comes under attack, as anxiety grows in Europe over the United States under President Donald Trump openly weighing military action to seize the Arctic territory.The country’s defence ministry said…
Longing to achieve through the “doing” process can only lead to failure. Approach life with stillness, ease, gentleness, and honesty. Though shall deserve freedom from pressure and peace of mind, no matter how small an accomplishment it may entail. As you choose the gentle way of listening to your mind and heart, you will start…
Dubai launches its driverless RoboTaxi rollout across 65 locations / Image: file Dubai is officially stepping into the future. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the Phase 1 rollout of its much-anticipated driverless robotaxi service. In partnership with the US-based autonomous vehicle company Cruise, these self-driving cars are no longer just a concept…
Sameer Gupta, National Tax Leader, EY India The Income-tax Act, 2025, marks a comprehensive overhaul of India’s six-decade-old direct tax law, replacing the Income-tax Act, 1961, with a simplified, principle-based framework. Aimed at reducing litigation and improving tax certainty, the new law seeks to streamline provisions, remove redundancies, and align tax administration with a digital-first…
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Friday continued hearing pleas seeking changes to its earlier order on stray dogs, with actor Sharmila Tagore appearing as one of the applicants through her counsel. The top court sharply pushed back against the submissions made on Tagore’s behalf, saying such arguments were “completely removed from reality.” Supreme Court Directs…
The UAE halted scholarships for UK studies, citing Muslim Brotherhood concerns, sharply reducing Emirati student enrolment/Image: AP The United Arab Emirates has taken a decisive step to limit government funding for emirati students who want to study at British universities, reflecting rising tensions over the UK’s stance on the Islamist Muslim Brotherhood. The move signals…
Anupam Kher returns to the director’s chair with ‘Tanvi The Great,’ which has impressively marked 100 days in its limited release, making waves by landing on the Oscars 2026 reminder list. This heartfelt film, known for its poignant exploration of love and resilience, has resonated powerfully with audiences. Veteran actor Anupam Kher is marking a…
Making a case for maintaining the status quo on interest rates, PwC Partner and Economic Advisory Services leader Ranen Banerjee said any rate cut at this stage would amount to “wasting a bullet” at a time when economic growth is robust and inflation remains benign.The Reserve Bank of India is unlikely to reduce the policy…
Jemimah Rodrigues (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian women’s cricket team batter Jemimah Rodrigues recently shared a scary yet funny story from her childhood that left everyone shocked at the time. The incident happened when she was just eight years old, long before she became a World Cup hero for India.Jemimah recalled that she was at…
