NEW DELHI/BENGALURU: The panic was real. US work visa holders already in India were scrambling to get tickets back to the US to beat the sudden announcement by President Donald Trump of a Sept 21, 12 am EDT (9.30am IST) deadline for a $100,000 fee per H-1B worker, while there were many claims on social…
Veteran comedian Satish Shah is a treasure of Indian cinema, famous for his roles in films that have provided endless amusement in Dumb Charades. His filmography includes the thought-provoking ‘Arvind Desai Ki Ajeeb Dastaan,’ the riotously funny ‘Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyon Ata Hai,’ and the iconic satire ‘Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro. Veteran actor Satish…
NEW DELHI: At 6 feet 5 inches, Ayush Shetty doesn’t quite blend into a badminton court. He looms, he stretches the geometry of rallies, and when he unloads his attack from the backcourt, the shuttle seems to descend from a different altitude. Over the past two years, Ayush has quietly built a compelling case as…
NEW DELHI: BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Tuesday alleged that his mother was deliberately run over by a car in Pune, leaving her seriously injured, and said the accused fled the scene after the incident.In a post on X, Poonawalla said his mother would undergo surgery and appealed for prayers, while urging the Pune police…
Rafael Nadal reacts to Lindsey Vonn’s horrific Winter Olympics crash Tennis legend Rafael Nadal sent a heartfelt message to American ski star Lindsey Vonn after she suffered a shocking and painful crash at the Winter Olympics. Nadal praised her courage and strength, writing, “Lindsey Vonn, you are a great inspiration and an example of perseverance….
A few days after a video of Tamil actress Gouri Kishan went viral — in which she firmly called out a vlogger for a body-shaming question during a press conference — the actress has now broken her silence. On Saturday, Gouri shared a detailed statement on Instagram, urging introspection about the kind of conversations artists…
Ankit Sakhiya’s ‘Laalo Krishna Sada Sahaayate’ has achieved an unprecedented box office feat, securing the highest 8th-week collection in Indian cinema history with ₹8.50 crore. This remarkable performance surpasses records set by major films like ‘Stree 2’ and even ‘Pushpa 2’. The Gujarati film’s consistent audience engagement underscores its widespread appeal, proving it’s a national…
A well-crafted budget has the potential to unlock new opportunities for growth and with careful planning and foresight, individuals can make the most of it. (AI image) By Jiju VidyadharanThe Union Budget 2026 provides the government an opportunity to accelerate India’s economic transformation in the wake of prolonged global uncertainties and higher tariffs imposed by…
NEW DELHI: Less than 8% of families, which received employment under MGNREGA, could get the guaranteed 100 days of work in last three financial years, a govt presentation at a parliamentary committee meeting stated, with average days of employment per household pegged at around 50 in last three fiscals.Participation of SC/STs and women workers in…
The tunnel holds strategic significance due to its proximity to Arunachal Pradesh, which borders China. (AI image for representative purpose) India may get its first underwater road tunnel under a major river in the coming years. The new road tunnel project planned under the Brahmaputra river is awaiting a nod from the Union Cabinet.The tunnel…
