TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains references to suicide.Jackie Falk, born Jaqueline Falk, the daughter of famed movie star Peter Falk, has passed away. She was 60 years old at the time of her passing. She left for her heavenly abode on Monday this week.As per the LA Times, Falk passed away by suicide. The Los…
Iran’s currency plunged to a record low in recent days against the US dollar as the ongoing US naval blockade of Iranian ports continues to strain the country’s economy.On the black market on Wednesday, the rial fell to around 1.80 million per dollar, according to currency-tracking websites Bonbast and AlanChand. At the start of the…
Even as reports said that Google had signed contract with the Pentagon, hundreds of Google employees were preparing to stage an ‘internal protest’, a report has said, adding that they called on CEO Sundar Pichai to block the US military from using the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) for secret work. According to a report by…
The upcoming film, tentatively titled ‘Thalaivar 173,’ has created huge excitement among fans, as it brings together two legends of Tamil cinema, Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan. The film is being produced under Kamal Haasan’s banner, making it one of the most talked-about projects in recent times. On the other hand, the development process has undergone…
The Delhi high court on Thursday allowed an interim injunction plea filed by the children of Karisma Kapoor, ordering that the status quo be maintained on the estate of late industrialist Sunjay Kapur and barring any creation of third-party rights over his assets. NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Thursday allowed an interim injunction…
Terence Lewis opened up about questioning Christianity from a young age, recalling being asked to “get out” by a priest when he raised doubts. He shared the emotional impact on his family, especially his mother, and distinguished between faith and organised religion. Lewis remains a leading figure in contemporary dance and global collaborations. Choreographer Terence…
Bengaluru-based Oben Electric has expanded its electric motorcycle portfolio with the launch of the new Rorr Evo. The motorcycle has been introduced at an introductory price of Rs 99,999, ex-showroom, for the first 1,000 customers, after which it will be priced at Rs 1.25 lakh, ex-showroom. Bookings are now open for a token amount of…
Image Credit: TOI/ Bengaluru BENGALURU: Bookworm, the iconic bookshop on Church Street, saw nearly 5,000 books destroyed after rainwater gushed into the shop within minutes.Proprietor Krishna Gowda said, “The hailstones clogged the drainage outlets, and almost instantly, water started pouring in from all sides,” he said. By 5.30pm, shelves that once held stories, ideas and…
Saudi Arabia executes Iraqi men after convictions in northern border drug smuggling case / Image: File Saudi Arabia has executed multiple Iraqi nationals convicted of attempting to smuggle narcotics into the kingdom through its Northern Borders region, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday, April 30, by the Saudi Ministry of Interior.The ministry said…
Iran has warned it will soon deploy a new weapon that adversaries are “deeply afraid of”, escalating tensions with the United States and Israel amid an ongoing military standoff and blockade in the region.Shahram Irani said the Islamic Republic will “very soon” confront enemy forces with a weapon “it is deeply afraid of.” He added,…
