There are a few movies that left an indelible impression on the Indian cinematic canvas. Released in 1994, ‘Bandit Queen’ is certainly one of them. Directed by Shekhar Kapoor, starring Manoj Bajpayee, Seema Biswas, and other talented artists, the movie has completed 32 years today. Celebrating the monumental success of the movie, Manoj Bajpayee walked…
Representative image (ANI) NEW DELHI: An Indian Army soldier was injured in a landmine explosion near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Monday.Officials said that the blast occurred when troops were patrolling a forward area in Keri, close to the LoC. The injured soldier was immediately evacuated to a…
Banking operations at public sector banks across the country are likely to be disrupted on Tuesday as bank unions go ahead with a nationwide strike to press for the immediate implementation of a five-day work week.The strike, called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU)—an umbrella body of nine unions representing bank officers and…
Hardik Pandya celebrates with the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup following the Final match between South Africa and India at Kensington Oval on June 29, 2024 in Bridgetown, Barbados. (Photo/Getty Images) On January 26, 2016, Hardik Pandya ran in to bowl his first over for India in Adelaide against the mighty Australians in the…
Actor Varun Dhawan faced criticism from Maha Mumbai Metro authorities after a video surfaced showing him doing pull-ups on overhead grab handles during his commute. The metro operator warned that such actions are punishable under the Metro Railways Act, 2002, potentially leading to penalties or imprisonment. Actor Varun Dhawan is basking in the success of…
India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on Monday, with nationwide events marking the adoption of the Constitution and highlighting the country’s cultural and military heritage. Abu Dhabi has reportedly scrapped its airport management deal with Pakistan, days after UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited India. Bangladesh court has sentenced three cops to…
With global banks, broker-dealers and capital markets players weighing India as an offshore financial base, Deloitte has urged the government to use Budget 2026 to have parity rulesa among players, remove tax asymmetries and compliance frictions that are limiting the scale-up of IFSC GIFT City as a full-service international BFSI hub.According to Deloitte, the International…
Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has said that Ishan Kishan is performing well in the New Zealand T20I series, while Sanju Samson has struggled with his recent outings, raising questions over India’s wicketkeeper-batter choice.Kishan returned to the T20I side after last playing against Australia in late 2023. He earned his recall after a strong Syed…
Superstar Rajinikanth honored Madurai’s Rs. 5 parotta seller, Rajini Sekar, by gifting him a gold chain and inviting him to his Chennai home. Sekar’s dedication to serving the poor despite rising costs caught the actor’s attention. Rajinikanth praised Sekar’s noble act, highlighting the pride such fans bring to their idols. Superstar Rajinikanth has not just…
President Rajendra Prasad leaves for first Republic Day parade in buggy (File photo) NEW DELHI: As India celebrated its 77th Republic Day, Kartavya Path once again became the setting for the country’s most enduring national ritual. President Droupadi Murmu unfurled the national flag — the Tiranga — amid elaborate celebrations, in the presence of the…
