Mark Twain, one of the most celebrated literary figures in American literary history, was known for his wit, observations, and writings. Twain, whose real name was Samuel Langhorne Clemens, became a household name because of his most famous writings such as “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” and “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn”. Twain’s writings were generally…
GV Prakash’s ‘Happy Raj’ is experiencing a slow box office run despite a feel-good family entertainer premise. The film, which sees a father-son dynamic at its core, has garnered modest collections. Critics highlight George Maryan’s standout performance, while GV Prakash fits his role comfortably. The movie blends comedy with emotional family bonds, aiming for a…
‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ starring Ranveer Singh in the lead and directed by Aditya Dhar, has been on a record-breaking spree. On Tuesday, the film not only raised the bar for the highest earning Bollywood film, by hitting the Rs 900 crore mark, it also set itself up to possibly become the first Hindi film to…
NEW DELHI: Air travellers should get ready for a major hike in airfares. Jet fuel prices have been more than doubled for April following the Iran war, dealing a deadly blow to Indian carriers. Oil PSUs early on Wednesday morning announced aviation turbine fuel (ATF) pricing for April, with the same for domestic flights increasing…
At least 29 people were killed after a Russian An-26 military transport aircraft crashed into a cliff in Crimea.Russia’s defence ministry said the crash likely occurred due to a technical malfunction. The aircraft was on a planned flight when contact was lost at around 6 pm local time on Tuesday, according to Reuters.A search team…
MUMBAI: Sammaan Capital, formerly Indiabulls Housing Finance, will pivot to a multi-asset lender spanning personal/gold/MSME loans after its acquisition by Abu Dhabi-based International Holding Company for about Rs 8,850 crore, making it a multinational NBFC.IHC’s affiliate Avenir Investment RSC will take a 41.5% stake via preferential shares/warrants, with scope to cross 63% through a mandatory…
Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha, new parents to Neer (born Oct 2025), melt hearts online. She praised his Parliament push for paternity leave on Instagram: “Proud of you as dad and leader—parenting is shared!” Quote: Fathers shouldn’t choose job over newborn care. Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha are among the most adored couples of B-town….
NEW DELHI: Prices of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders have been hiked from Tuesday, reported news agency ANI, citing sources, amid the ongoing West Asia conflict and volatility in global energy markets. In Delhi, the price has increased by Rs 195.50, while in Kolkata, the hike stands at Rs 218. The revised rates come into…
MUMBAI: The depreciation of the rupee has pushed up the cost of funding overseas education for middle class Indian households, nudging many students to defer their higher education plans by a couple of years or opt for shorter duration courses; some students looking for undergraduate courses are also actively evaluating the prospect of getting enrolled…
Shreyas Iyer (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: The tension in the Punjab Kings dugout was clearly evident when captain Shreyas Iyer was seen in pain, clutching his wrist during their IPL 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans. A fierce drive from Connolly struck Iyer on the wrist at the non-striker’s end, forcing him to seek medical attention.Iyer…