THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala’s most controversial infrastructure project in recent history is officially dead. Chief minister V D Satheesan Wednesday announced that UDF govt had decided to scrap the controversial SilverLine semi-high-speed rail project designed to link Thiruvananthapuram and Kasaragod, ending the flagship infrastructure initiative of the previous LDF govt after years of protests and uncertainty. The…
Bill Gates’ $63 million estate, Xanadu 2.0, showcases a unique blend of technology and art. The home features digital art walls, Leonardo da Vinci’s Codex Leicester, and a periodic table sculpture, all designed to inspire creativity and reflection. Natural textures like reclaimed wood and concrete also contribute to its innovative ambiance. Bill Gates’ Xanadu 2.0…
Film exhibitor Manoj Desai, Executive Director of G7 Multiplex (Gaiety Galaxy) and Maratha Mandir Cinema in Mumbai, has strongly criticised the release strategy of Priyadarshan’s Bhooth Bangla, starring Akshay Kumar, alleging that the decision to delay advance bookings is hurting single-screen theatres. Commenting on the response to paid previews, Desai said the film hasn’t opened…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s players huddle (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) Bengaluru: Ten months after the last Indian Premier League match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, cricket returned to Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s home turf on Saturday with renewed vigour — and a reworked match-day experience for fans.Yet, amid the buzz, memories of last year’s tragedy lingered. The 11…
The rumours are true! Harry Styles and Zoe Kravitz are reportedly engaged after just eight months of dating.News of the couple’s engagement was confirmed by Page Six just days after the star couple sparked speculation about their love life. Rumours were rife that Harry popped the question to Zoe, when she was spotted with a…
NEW DELHI: Government on Monday hinted that ethanol blending in petrol can be increased to 21% from the current 20%, considering the tolerance level of vehicles.Responding to a question on whether discussions have started to increase the ethanol blending in the light of ongoing conflict in West Asia, heavy industries additional secretary Hanif Qureshi said,…
NEW DELHI: A traveller with recent travel history from Uganda has been isolated at a government hospital in Bengaluru after reporting mild body ache, prompting heightened surveillance by the Centre amid ongoing Ebola outbreaks in parts of Africa.The Union ministry of health and family welfare on Wednesday said the individual has been admitted to the…
A former visa officer shares dos and don’ts for visa interviews. Getting a US visa has gradually become a stroke of luck as the rate of denials is high. Sometimes there are legitimate reasons, sometimes the visa officers just doubt that the applicant may not return to their home countries, and sometimes, it is just…
Aamir Khan, Bollywood’s generational actor, has kept his personal life away from the eagle-eyed curious fans – but the brewing love has managed to sparkle the brightest. The 61-year-old actor is rumored to have set the date for his wedding with his partner, Gauri Spratt. The duo have been linked to each other for quite…
NEW DELHI: Congress hit out at the BJP-led central government on Monday over Pakistan holding US-Iran talks, terming it a “substantial setback for Mr Modi’s foreign policy”. Citing foreign minister S Jaishankar’s “dalal (broker or middleman)” remark for Pakistan, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh pointed out that the same nation was set to host the…