Afrika Bambaataa, an iconic figure in the realm of music, revolutionized the hip-hop scene by elevating it from grassroots gatherings to a worldwide cultural movement. His groundbreaking DJ techniques and the establishment of the Universal Zulu Nation, founded on the principles of ‘Peace, Unity, Love, and Having Fun,’ created a lasting blueprint for the genre….
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday rejected the bail pleas of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam — lodged in Tihar jail under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) linked to 2020 Delhi riots.The bench of justices Aravind Kumar and NV Anjaria said that prosecution material disclosed a prima facie case against Umar Khalid and…
The 2026 Oscars are knocking, and with the film industry and the whole world getting ready to celebrate the artists and their crafts, it’s the perfect time to look back at how far we’ve come. Especially as Indians, a lot of people are still thinking about the wild, unforgettable moments that brought Indian artistry into…
India’s Ayush Shetty produced a remarkable performance to book his place in the final of the Badminton Asia Championships on Saturday, overcoming top seed and defending champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn in a gripping three-game contest. The victory ensures Ayush will return with at least a silver medal. Ranked world No. 25, Ayush relied on a combination…
Apple shares edged lower on Tuesday, slipping 1%, as the company confirmed a leadership transition that will see Tim Cook step down as chief executive on September 1. After stepping down as the CEO, Cook is set to move into the role of executive chairman, handing over the reins to John Ternus, a long-time company…
Veteran Hollywood star Susan Sarandon on Friday praised the Spanish government’s support for Gaza, saying it was “on the right side of history”.“I think Spain is doing an incredible job,” Sarandon, her voice trembling with emotion, told reporters in Barcelona. She lauded Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and actors such as Oscar-winner Javier Bardem for…
NEW DELHI: In a bid to streamline the functioning of corneal transplantation centres and facilitate wider accessibility to eye donation and transplantation services across the country, the Union health ministry has notified the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues (Amendment) Rules, 2025, under the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994.The amendment, issued on…
India’s Mohammed Siraj, right, and Jasprit Bumrah celebrates the dismissal of West Indies’ Tagenarine Chanderpaul (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki) India’s emphatic victory over the West Indies on Saturday not only extended their unbeaten home streak but also set social media abuzz, thanks to Jasprit Bumrah’s playful Instagram post. Following the win, Bumrah took to social media…
Navy also has initial nod for indigenous construction of 74 warships & vessels NEW DELHI : India is steadily steaming ahead to have a stronger and networked blue-water Navy with over 200 warships and submarines by 2035 to protect its vast maritime interests and tackle the fast-expanding collusive threat from China and Pakistan on the…
India, Brazil and South Africa have raised concerns over unilateral tariffs and other coercive trade measures, saying such steps risk destabilising global markets and undermining the World Trade Organisation (WTO).At a meeting under the IBSA framework (India, Brazil, South Africa), the three nations described these measures as “discriminatory” and “inconsistent” with WTO rules.The meeting was…
