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Bamboo has a way of selling itself. It looks neat in garden centres, promises quick privacy and grows faster than almost anything else people put in the ground. For many homeowners, it feels like an easy win. Plant it once, wait a few months, and enjoy a tall green screen. The problem is that not…
India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir in conversation with Ishan Kishan during a training session. (PTI Photo) INDORE: With the 2028 T20 World Cup more than two years away, the Indian team has enough time to experiment before picking the ‘Final 15’ best suited to the conditions in host nations Australia and New Zealand.It also presents…
Samantha Ruth Prabhu admits stardom made her ‘egoistic’; says health break changed her outlook on life (Image credits: Instagram) Samantha Ruth Prabhu has opened up about the impact of fame on her life and career, admitting that early success made her “egoistic” and deeply invested in the pursuit of stardom. Reflecting on her journey, the…
PM Modi and CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke (R) NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on late Thursday mocked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his latest late-night video message to students where he highlighted recently passed anti-paper leak Bill.Dipke, whose platform grew into a massive student protest and culminated in the resignation of…
Chennai: In about six months, residents of Virugambakkam, Manapakkam and Ramapuram could travel by metro into the city, as Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) pushes to open a 12km stretch from Koyambedu to Butt Road by June, nearly a year ahead of its original deadline.Officials said work on the section was sped up to advance…
Thalapathy Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ is making box office history with phenomenal pre-release advance bookings, surpassing ₹50 crores globally. Overseas markets, particularly Malaysia, are witnessing unprecedented ticket sales, with the film outperforming Prabhas’ ‘The RajaSaab’ in the USA. The film is poised for a massive Pongal opening, setting the stage for a record-breaking farewell for the…
Head of the UN office for disaster risk reduction Mami Mizutori tells Pradeep Thakur Covax is making progress towards having 2 billion doses available by the end of 2021, which should be enough to protect high-risk and vulnerable people. Excerpts from the interview:The World Bank estimates 150 million people will be pushed into extreme poverty…
Veteran actor Mohanlal expressed deep emotion at filmmaker Blessy’s son’s wedding, stating it felt like his own son’s ceremony. He highlighted their enduring friendship, forged during Blessy’s early career. Their past collaborations on acclaimed films like ‘Thanmathra’ and ‘Bhramaram’ were also fondly recalled, underscoring their significant impact on Malayalam cinema. Veteran actor Mohanlal recently shared…
INDORE: A woman allegedly assaulted an intoxicated youth in the middle of a busy road in Indore’s MIG area late on Tuesday after he and his friend allegedly brushed their motorcycle against her and abused her. The incident, which was captured on camera and widely shared on social media, prompted police to take preventive action…
NEW DELHI: French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday concluded his three day visit to India with a “Thank You India!” message, after attending the India AI Impact Summit 2026 and holding bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.In a post on X, Macron shared a video of moments from his visit along with a note…
