PM Modi gets warm welcome by Japanese community (Video credits: ANI) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a unique and spiritual welcome on Friday as members of the Japanese community greeted him in Tokyo with the recitation of the Gayatri Mantra and other mantras.At Haneda Airport, Japanese artists performed cultural programmes, and the Indian…
The EPFO may consider the EPFO 3.0 initiative at its meeting next month, aiming to introduce facilities similar to banking services. (AI image) In a big cheer for Provident Fund subscribers, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) may roll out features like withdrawals from ATMs and ban-like transactions ahead of Diwali.The meeting, to be chaired…
NEW DELHI: Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday asked whether those who questioned India’s stand on third-party mediation on bilateral issues during Operation Sindoor would now apologise, after Pakistan acknowledged that New Delhi had refused any third-party involvement in talks.“Pakistan says that India rejected 3rd party role during Operation Sindoor. Will the people who ran…
Abbas–Mustan’s Baazigar may be celebrated today as a cult classic, but back in 1993, the film was viewed as a major risk. Released in just Shah Rukh Khan’s second year in Bollywood, the thriller went on to transform careers—turning SRK into a breakout star, giving Kajol her first significant commercial hit, and launching Shilpa Shetty….
NEW DELHI: Calling it the “mother of elections,” the Election Commission on Monday blew the conch for the upcoming assembly elections in Bihar. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar announced that the elections will be conducted in two phases — November 6 and 11 — and the results will be declared on November 14.Ahead of the…
India’s Kidambi Srikanth (PTI Photo/Nand Kumar) NEW DELHI: Former world No.1 Kidambi Srikanth has spoken in support of the playing conditions at the ongoing India Open. He said he has not faced any serious problems at the venue. He also felt that small organisational issues can happen anywhere and are not limited to one country….
Jasprit Bumrah was hit for multiple sixes by Sahibzada Farhan (Images via AP) In a rare occurrence, Sahibzada Farhan became the first Pakistan batter to hit Jasprit Bumrah for a six in T20Is, smashing the India pacer twice over the ropes during the Asia Cup Group A clash in Dubai on Sunday.Bumrah had bowled 92…
Abhinav Tejrana is the leading run scorer in Ranji Trophy Elite group. (GCA) New Delhi: A ‘Tejrana’ from Delhi plying his trade for Goa in the Ranji Trophy seems bizarre.“I am not playing as a professional for Goa. I am a local,” Abhinav Tejrana clarifies in a freewheeling chat with TimesofIndia.com from Porvorim. Shubman Gill…
Early reviews for ‘Project Hail Mary’ are glowing, hailing Ryan Gosling’s performance as a career-best in this sci-fi epic directed by Lord & Miller. Critics laud its emotional depth, humor, and technical brilliance, comparing it favorably to classics like ‘The Martian’ and ‘Interstellar’. Despite minor pacing concerns, the film is poised for a massive release….
Dhanush’s family drama ‘Idli Kadai’ is seeing a dip in its box office numbers during its third week, following a robust second week. The film has raked in Rs 71.32 crore worldwide, with Rs 50 crore coming from the Indian market. Viewers have lauded its emotional storytelling and writing skills, though some have mentioned that…
