Sandra Bullock has spent three decades proving that she can do absolutely anything, from action to romantic comedy to Oscar-winning drama to full-blown survival horror, and make every genre feel like it was invented specifically for her. She is one of the rare actors who brings the same warmth, intelligence, and complete commitment to every…
Mangaluru: An accused who evaded court proceedings for nearly four years was arrested by Mangaluru City police. The individual was wanted in multiple cases across Dakshina Kannada and Chikkamagaluru districts.City police commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy said the arrested accused is K Abdul Basheer alias Arga Basheer, 50, a resident of Thenka Mijar village of Moodbidri….
Bengaluru: A 6.2-km road proposed under the 2015 Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) has remained stalled for nearly two decades, worsening congestion and disrupting planned growth in east Bengaluru.The 140-ft-wide link from Gunjur to ORR via New Horizon College was designed as a key arterial route for Varthur, Panathur and surrounding areas. While stretches from both…
Two Indian-origin men have been charged over financial fraud in Brooklyn. A company founded in 2010 and dissolved in 2025 had been defrauding investors and shareholders through false revenue figures and fake contracts. Two Indian-origin men have been charged with this elaborate financial scam surrounding iLearning, a Maryland-based technology company that marketed itself as an…
NEW DELHI: The defence ministry has started the process for procurement of a compact unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system for the elite IAF special forces unit that can operate in extreme environmental conditions, and at altitudes up to 16,400 feet above mean sea level.The ministry recently issued a request for information (RFI) for procuring a…
BENGALURU: A small, dissolving tube developed in a Bengaluru lab is moving a step closer to hospital use, offering a way to avoid repeat procedures after major abdominal surgeries.The device, called the “Asthana Stent”, is the result of a collaboration between liver transplant surgeon Sonal Asthana of Aster CMI Hospital and researchers led by Kaushik…
Veteran actor Charles Dance is reportedly in talks to join Robert Pattinson’s ‘The Batman Part 2’. Best known for his ‘Game of Thrones’ role, Dance might portray Charles Dent, father to Harvey Dent, who will be played by Sebastian Stan. Scarlett Johansson is also slated to appear. The film is scheduled for an October 1,…
Udupi: A 35-year-old entrepreneur from Shivalli village in Udupi has filed a complaint alleging that he was cheated of Rs 33 crore by a Singapore-based company and its officials.According to the complaint, the owner of a company in Laxmindra Nagar was contacted by the CEO of a Singapore-based company expressing interest in acquiring a CMS…
Goan Feni/Image: TOI file Traditional Indian spirits Mahua and Goan Feni have entered the UK market this week, as demand grows for heritage and craft beverages.The launch has been led by UK-based retailer Maharaja Drinks, which introduced a new range featuring three Feni variants and one Mahua spirit.Feni, a Goan spirit made from cashew apples…
Srinagar International Airport (File photo) NEW DELHI: Two US nationals were detained at Srinagar International Airport on Sunday after a satellite phone was found in their luggage during routine screening, officials told news agency PTI.The device, which is restricted under regulations, was flagged during security checks, prompting authorities to take the duo in for questioning….
