Surpur style of painting is an artistic tradition unique to Kalyana Karnataka region, comprising seven districts in the northeastern part of Karnataka. It has a history of about 400 years, says artist and history enthusiast Rehaman Patel. “It emerged during the rule of Bedar Nayaks, who ruled the Surpur kingdom between 1636 to 1858. Surpur…
No church masses until further notice in Dubai amid security concerns during holy week / Image: file Dubai’s Catholic churches suspended all masses and parish activities effective Friday, April 3, 2026, following official safety directives issued amid heightened regional tensions. The decision, confirmed by multiple parishes, comes during Holy Week, the most significant period in…
MUMBAI: The rupee recorded its strongest recovery in 13 years, rising 173 paise to close at 93.1 from Tuesday’s 94.83, after RBI tightened rules to curb speculative bets and forced a sharp unwinding of dollar positions.However, with a fresh round of US bombing in Iran post market hours, which resulted in global oil prices surging…
LUCKNOW: Digvesh Rathi grabbed everyone’s attention in the previous edition of IPL 2025 with his impeccable bowling and extravagant celebrations that led to censures and fines. There is no doubt that he will be under the scanner in IPl 2026 too, both for his skills and behaviour, but the mystery spinner remains committed to helping…
Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad CHENNAI: Just over a month ago, Sanju Samson returned to the India squad against Zimbabwe in the World Cup Super-8 stage and struck a brisk 24 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium here. He followed it up with three match-winning knocks in successive games, eventually being named ‘Player of the Tournament’…
SBTE Bihar Result 2026: The Bihar State Board of Technical Education (SBTE) has officially announced the release of the SBTE Bihar Result 2026 for a variety of diploma and technical courses. The result for the semester exams conducted in February 2026 has been made available on the official website of the Bihar State Board of…
Telugu horror-comedy ‘Rakasa’ has released to mixed audience reactions. While many praise its humor and Sangeeth Shobhan’s energetic performance, some criticize a weak first half and amateurish execution. Despite varied reviews, the film is noted for its entertaining comedy and strong second half, making it a potential weekend watch for some. The Telugu horror-comedy film…
NEW DELHI: INS Aridaman, India’s indigenous nuclear-powered submarine, will be commissioned into the Indian Navy on Friday by defence minister Rajnath Singh, news agency ANI reported.Meanhile, Rajnath Singh in a post on X hinting at the launch of the submarine said, “”It is not just words, it is power, ‘Aridaman’!”” INS Aridhaman: All about Navy’s…
NEW DELHI: Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Riaz Hamidullah met Chief of Army Staff Upendra Dwivedi in New Delhi to discuss defence ties between the two countries. The meeting focused on ways to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation, including joint training initiatives and deeper coordination. In a post on X, the Indian Army’s Additional Directorate General…
Iran has said it is drafting a proposal with Oman to “monitor” the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions in the region continue to escalate and concerns grow over maritime security.Iranian diplomat Kazem Gharibabadi, quoted by state-run IRNA, said the proposal is “intended to facilitate and ensure safe passage and provide better services to ships passing…