NEW DELHI: Signalling an aggressive push ahead of the West Bengal assembly elections, the Congress on Saturday said it will contest all 294 seats in the state and will not shy away from fielding a candidate against chief minister Mamata Banerjee in Bhawanipur.The announcement came after a meeting of the party’s Central Election Committee (CEC)…
Anne Hathaway embodies a pop star in the upcoming film ‘Mother Mary’, drawing significant inspiration from Taylor Swift’s ‘Reputation’ era. Director David Lowery utilized Swift’s concert film as a visual and budgeting guide for stadium sequences. Hathaway also navigated the challenge of performing unreleased music, embracing a beginner’s mindset for the transformative role. Anne Hathaway,…
Prabhsimran Singh and Yuvraj Singh NEW DELHI: The influence of Yuvraj Singh on India’s current generation of batters is rarely loud, but often unmistakable. His imprint runs through some of the most exciting batters in contemporary Indian cricket — from the composure of Shubman Gill to the uninhibited strokeplay of Abhishek Sharma and the evolving…
Indian-origin US lawmaker Pramila Jayapal has called for reparations for undocumented immigrants, saying families were “traumatized” by immigration enforcement under US president Donald Trump.Speaking at a congressional hearing titled “Kidnapped and Disappeared: Trump’s Attack on Children”, Jayapal said compensation may be needed for those affected by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. “We are going…
Premature To Say Anything For Sure: Experts NEW DELHI: Latest update from the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) on the possibility of El Nino episode later this year may be bad news for India’s monsoon. Though, experts said, it would be premature to say anything definitely at this juncture, an El Nino year usually negatively impacts…
Shala Darpan 8th result 2026 declared, 97.01 per cent students pass RBSE exam The Rajasthan Shala Darpan 8th result 2026 has been declared by the board, and 12,45,735 students have successfully passed the examination. A total of 12,86,220 students appeared in the examination. This year, the pass percentage of students stands at 97.01 per cent….
South Africa’s Rassie van der Dussen (AP/PTI) South Africa’s dependable white-ball batter, Rassie van der Dussen, has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing an end to a career that earned him a place among the Proteas’ most reliable performers. The 35-year-old shared the news via social media, expressing gratitude and pride for his time…
Sarabjit Singh, who drove his vehicle into the Vidhan Sabha premises Monday, did so to draw attention to his missing nephew’s case, he has told cops. NEW DELHI: Sarabjit Singh, who drove his vehicle into the Vidhan Sabha premises Monday, did so to draw attention to his missing nephew’s case, he has told cops. He…
Rajpal Yadav recalled late actor Asrani as “immortal” while promoting Bhooth Bangla, marking his reunion with the comedy legend. During filming, Yadav lost his father and later Asrani, missing his co-star’s last rites due to family duties. The Priyadarshan–Akshay Kumar film promises comedy, nostalgia, and light-hearted horror. As the release of the much-anticipated comedy-horror film…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Josh Hazlewood (PTI Photo/Kamal Kishore) Andy Flower has offered a balanced view on the much-debated Impact Player rule, calling it a positive addition to the Indian Premier League even as opinions remain divided within the cricketing fraternity. Ahead of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2026 opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Flower described the rule…