FIFA World Cup 2026 (via Getty Images) New Delhi: In March, Zee Entertainment decided to revise its entertainment offerings on linear TV and rebranded that into sports genre. In the Reference Interconnect Offer (RIO) that followed, the planned sports entities were placed against Star and Sony Sports channels in the competitive set.More recently, Zee Entertainment…
Image Credit: Special Arrangement/ Ashutosh Dhasmana DEHARDUN: At the end of Pather Panchali,(a Satyajit Jit Ray classic) when Apu’s family leaves the village, a snake silently enters their abandoned home. The moment is haunting in its simplicity: a house is never truly empty.When humans leave, nature enters. The home changes ownership — from memory to…
NEW DELHI: Delhi high court Friday slammed Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) for claiming that wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s Olympic 2024 disqualification was a “national shame”. HC said it would “ensure” she is able to participate in the May 30 trials for the selection of the team for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan and indicated…
Oscar-winning actress Penélope Cruz has shared details of a frightening health scare that unfolded while she was filming her latest movie, ‘The Black Ball’.Speaking at the Cannes Film Festival, the actress revealed that she feared the worst after being told about a possible brain aneurysm concern shortly before an important shoot. Penélope Cruz recalls shocking…
Jannik Sinner of Italy (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) PUNE: Sania Mirza believes the women’s field at the French Open, starting on Sunday, is an “open mix”, while Jannik Sinner is the clear favourite among the men. Excerpts from an interaction…On her favourites to win the singles titles at Roland Garros this year:I think the men’s is…
AI-generated image used for representation A gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Changzhi city in northern China has killed at least 82 people, AFP reported on Saturday.The explosion in northern China’s led to a major rescue operation after hundreds of workers were trapped underground, according to South China Morning Post.The blast took place…
Three Army officers including the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 3 Division (also known as Trishul Division) had a miraculous escape when the Cheetah helicopter they were flying in crashed near Tangtse, south east of Leh. The single‑engine chopper, piloted by a lieutenant colonel and a major, went down on Wednesday but was reported on…
NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke on Saturday claimed that his Instagram account and party page were hacked, days after the satirical campaign he launched went viral and attracted massive online engagement.Dipke said the alleged hacking was part of a wider ‘crackdown’ on his online presence as multiple accounts linked to him were…
Director and actor RJ Balaji has revealed an interesting secret behind the origin of ‘Karuppu’. The film, starring Suriya, has emerged as a massive theatrical success and crossed Rs 200 crore at the box office. As part of the celebrations, RJ Balaji has been visiting theatres and meeting fans across Tamil Nadu. During his recent…
MUMBAI: RBI stepped up dollar sales in FY26 to manage exchange rate volatility. The central bank recorded a total net sale of $53.1 billion over the course of the fiscal year an increase of $12 billion compared to net sales of $41.1 billion in FY25. Despite temporary periods of dollar accumulation, the central bank maintained…
