Akshay Kumar teams up with Wamiqa Gabbi in Priyadarshan’s horror‑comedy Bhooth Bangla, defending her against comparisons with Aishwarya Rai and Katrina Kaif and praising her distinct journey in cinema. Wamiqa hits back at such labels with humour, while the film, co‑starring Rajpal Yadav, Paresh Rawal, Jisshu Sengupta and Tabu, has grossed around Rs 35 crore…
For years, the evolution of flight seemed fairly straightforward. Dinosaurs developed feathers, with some learning to glide, and eventually, birds appeared and mastered the skies. Now, a strange fossil from China is making scientists rethink that neat timeline. The feathered dinosaur Anchiornis huxleyi reportedly had four wings, colourful feathers, and a surprisingly messy moulting pattern…
Veteran actress Elsie Kelly, who was best known for her role in ‘Benidorm’, has passed away. She was 89 at the time of her passing. She was best known for playing the role of Noreen on the hit show for more than a decade.The news of her demise was confirmed by her talent agent, Michelle…
New Delhi: A view of Supreme Court of India, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan) New Delhi: Terming a two-decade-old jurisprudence giving primacy to right of accused to fair and speedy trial and their release to avoid prolonged pretrial incarceration as “old-fashioned”, Supreme Court on Monday said the present jurisprudence gives equal weightage to justice…
NEW DELHI: West Bengal’s 2026 assembly election is, on the surface, unfolding along familiar lines. Mamata Banerjee is once again at the centre of a fiercely polarised contest, taking on the BJP, which is determined to convert its 2021 surge into power. The themes are well-rehearsed: welfare versus governance, regional identity versus national leadership, Banerjee…
Abhishek Banerjee (File Photo) KOLKATA: An FIR has been registered against TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee at the Bidhannagar North Cyber Crime Police Station for allegedly making inflammatory statements ahead of the elections, making remarks regarding the playing of DJs and issuing statements against Union home minister Amit Shah.On Friday, Banerjee accused the Centre of allowing…
As rupee continues to breach multiple record lows, pressure on India’s balance of payments is growing. To protect foreign exchange reserves and help stabilise trade balance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged people to cut down on gold purchases.But if not buying new gold, could household gold be turned into working capital instead?PM Modi’s call…
NEW DELHI: As polling for the second phase in West Bengal wraps up, exit polls have taken centre stage, offering an early glimpse into what could lie ahead on May 4. If the projections hold, the results may throw up a mixed verdict, a change of guard in some states, and continuity in others.In West…
Rupee began the week in red, tumbling 48 paise to 93.31 against US dollar in early trade on Monday. This comes as geopolitical tensions around the Middle East continue to intensify and oil prices once again skyrocket beyond the $100 per barrel mark.Investor mood turned cautious after the ceasefire that had supported markets last week…
Confused by almond oil labels? Sweet almond oil, derived from edible almonds, is safe and beneficial for hair, offering nutrients like Vitamin E for strength and shine. Bitter almond oil, however, is not suitable for scalp application. Choose cold-pressed sweet almond oil for a healthier mane. If you grew up in an Indian household, there’s…