NEW DELHI: Independent MP from Bihar’s Purnia Pappu Yadav’s comment on men’s “predatory” gaze on women, especially in politics, has drawn sharp reactions from the state women’s commission and the BJP. Yadav was speaking on 131st Constitutional (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which failed to pass in the Lok Sabha, and since then, has been used by…
Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi, currently enjoying the success of the ‘Dhurandhar’ franchise, recently hosted filmmaker-choreographer Farah Khan at his Mumbai home for an episode on her YouTube channel.During their candid conversation, Farah revisited their early days in the industry, recalling a time when actors often worked without pay. She quipped, “Rakesh, do you get paid…
Road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari India should aim for 100 per cent ethanol blending in the near future to strengthen energy self-reliance, road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari said on Tuesday. He said that vulnerabilities in oil supplies due to the ongoing crisis in West Asia have made it essential for the…
A 20-year-old man, Mohammed Sameer, reportedly died of sunstroke in Bidar district while on his way to a market (Image used for representational purpose only) BIDAR: A 20-year-old man who went out to a neighbourhood market to bring vegetables suddenly collapsed to his death in Bidar district’s Kamalanagar taluk Sunday, reportedly due to sunstroke.Mohammed Sameer,…
SRH opener Abhishek Sharma (PTI Photo) Sunrisers Hyderabad’s explosive opener Abhishek Sharma is on the brink of a major milestone as SRH prepare to face Delhi Capitals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in IPL 2026. The left-hander needs just 59 runs to join an elite list of batters who have scored 2000 or more…
Tej Pratap Yadav (File photo) PATNA: Tej Pratap Yadav on Tuesday sparked a political debate by backing Priyanka Gandhi to lead the Congress, while expressing doubts over Rahul Gandhi’s ability to run the party.“Only Priyanka Gandhi can run it; she is like Indira Gandhi. Rahul Gandhi cannot run it, by going on a yatra, by…
Eight months after Diane Keaton’s death, a large collection of the Oscar-winning actor’s art, fashion, movie memorabilia, and personal items is heading to auction. Bonhams will stage four sales in New York City and Los Angeles in June under the title ‘Diane Keaton: The Architecture of an Icon.’ The auctions will feature some of Keaton’s…
As the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues to impact the world’s oil supply, a new cyber threat has emerged for the thousands of sailors trapped in the Middle Eastern region: digital pirates running a cryptocurrency scam. MARISKS, a Greek maritime risk management firm, has issued a warning to shipping companies that messages that…
Young composer Sai Abhyankkar has finally addressed the much-talked-about change in the music department of Karuppu, which stars Suriya. The film, directed by RJ Balaji, was initially set to have music by A. R. Rahman. However, Sai Abhyankkar stepped in later, leading to curiosity among fans. Speaking about it, he clarified that he was unaware…
Ayush Mhatre (BCCI Photo) Chennai Super Kings’ top-order batter Ayush Mhatre has been ruled out of the remainder of IPL 2026 after sustaining a left hamstring injury during the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 18.CSK have already been hit by multiple injury setbacks this season. Veteran MS Dhoni is dealing with a calf strain,…
