We are in Delhi’s Prithviraj Market, visiting Mirajuddin, the best mutton shop ever. I go ahead to give the order. Outside the shop, the young man at the counter says, “Rajdeep bhai nahi aye?” I say he is coming. While wiping his cutting board, the owner asks, “And where is bhaijaan?” I reply, coming. Then…
Director Imtiaz Ali reveals ‘Safar’ from ‘Jab Harry Met Sejal’ evolved from a blues track to a ‘country meets blues’ feel, capturing modern life’s restlessness. He highlights Irshad Kamil’s lyrics, ‘idhar ka hi hoon na, udhar ka raha, safar ka hi tha main safar ka raha’, as embodying the contemporary human’s state of flux. Imtiaz…
Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz again. (AI image) Open, closed, closed but open – the Strait of Hormuz has become the center of the ongoing US-Iran conflict and its blockade a key factor in pressure tactics from both sides. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical channel for nearly one-fifth of global oil…
UK Royal Academy scheme excludes private school students, offering funded training to five state-educated musicians/Image: Getty Images The UK-based Royal Academy of Music has sparked debate after launching a scheme that limits access to state-educated students, raising concerns that some less affluent private school pupils are being left out, according to The Times (UK).The academy,…
In a city where most rides blur into one another, this one didn’t.There were no loud signs or anything designed to draw attention – just a single line written inside an auto-rickshaw, easy to miss in the rush of everyday travel.“I am also someone’s father and brother. Your safety is important to me. Sit down…
NEW DELHI: Congress hit out at the BJP-led central government on Monday over Pakistan holding US-Iran talks, terming it a “substantial setback for Mr Modi’s foreign policy”. Citing foreign minister S Jaishankar’s “dalal (broker or middleman)” remark for Pakistan, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh pointed out that the same nation was set to host the…
‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ box office collection Day 33 live tracking shows the film reaching a total India net of Rs. 1,115.85 crore. After a strong Day 32 collection of Rs. 5.20 crore, the Ranveer Singh and R. Madhavan starrer has hit a worldwide gross of Rs. 1,756 crore. Directed by Aditya Dhar, this spy…
In upcoming years, India’s transmission and distribution (T&D) sector is expected to see steady growth, lifted by investment of almost Rs 9 trillion or Rs 9 lakh crore through 2032. According to a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services, the current investment cycle, which began in FY22-23, has already improved performance across the sector.It noted…
MG Motor India is gearing up to launch its new SUV, the MG Majestor in India. Once launched, the model will compete against the Toyota Fortuner Legender. Pre-bookings for the model are now open for Rs 41,000. Here’s how the two stack up in terms of engine, features and overall package.In terms of pricing and…
Bengaluru: Parents of children who wrote their senior secondary school exam under the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) have flagged several issues with the question papers, leading to confusion among students. Despite reaching out to NIOS through emails, parents say they have not received a prompt response on the next course of action.Parents told…
