British luxury carmaker Bentley Motors has announced Priyanka Chopra Jonas as its new global brand ambassador. The announcement comes alongside a new campaign that will roll out this weekend. Shot by co-creative director Greg Williams, the campaign takes a more personal and documentary-style approach. It captures candid moments from Priyanka’s life and career, offering a…
US to lift asylum claim pause for countries that are not on travel ban list Following the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington DC, in November 2025, the Donald Trump administration announced a blanket ban on asylum cases as the DC shooter was an Afghan man who had been granted asylum in 2025….
The cost of using the FASTag annual pass is set to go up from April 1, 2026, as the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) revises its pricing. The prepaid toll plan, which was introduced last year to simplify highway travel, will now cost Rs 3,075 annually, up by Rs 75 from its earlier price…
KKR wins toss, opt to field (Image: IPL) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) won the toss and opted to bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 6th match of IPL 2026. While left-arm wrist spinner Shivang Kumar came in for SRH, KKR chose to stick with the same playing XI, banking on continuity after a…
Yashwant Varma (File photo) NEW DELHI: Friday’s resignation saves Justice Yashwant Varma from the ignominy of defending himself in Parliament in a debate on the motion to remove him as a judge. However, it might open a window for the authorities to order an investigation into the source of the money found in a judge’s…
Kidpreneurs and 5,000 egg hunt highlight Amanora school spring carnival celebration A vibrant celebration of creativity, community, and youthful enterprise came alive at Chatrabhuj Narsee School, Amanora, on April 4, 2026, as the PTA 2025–26 hosted its much-anticipated “Easter and Spring Carnival.” The event transformed the campus into a festive hub, drawing nearly 1,500 visitors…
Vaishali Rameshbabu of India vs Tan Zhongi of China (Photo by Yoav Nis) NEW DELHI: If you were to poll the global chess community on the likely victor of the FIDE Candidates 2026, the response would be near-unanimous: Javokhir Sindarov. The Uzbek sensation’s ruthless efficiency, evidenced by a staggering 6/7 score, suggests the crown is…
Chennai, Veteran Indian sports journalist S Thyagarajan, who carved a niche for himself with his extensive coverage of hockey, died here on Monday after battling age-related ailments. He was 85. He is survived by his wife and two daughters. His cremation took place in Chennai on Monday. Thyagarajan, who covered six Olympics and nine Asian…
Vijaypat Singhania, former Raymond chairman, Padma Bhushan awardee and noted aviator, has passed away.He died in Mumbai at the age of 87.His son Gautam Singhania, chairman and managing director of the Raymond Group, announced the death on microblogging platform X.A company spokesperson said Singhania passed away “peacefully” and his last rites will be performed on…
A recent court decision in the tangled legal battle surrounding Justin Baldoni has opened the door for the possible release of private messages involving Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and Lively’s publicist, raising uncomfortable questions about how celebrity narratives are shaped in Hollywood.A US federal judge has allowed Baldoni’s production company, Wayfarer Studios, to move forward…