Hard to believe, but the year everyone remembers for the epic Oscars ‘Envelope-gate’ (the ‘La La Land’ and ‘Moonlight’ mix-up) also gave us one of the most unforgettable backstage moments ever. 2017’s Academy Awards had its share of headline-making wins, but one of the night’s best moments didn’t even happen on stage. It played out…
As the US temporarily eases sanctions on Iranian oil imports, Indian refiners are eyeing a resumption of crude purchases from Tehran.According to Reuters, several Indian refining companies are awaiting government direction and clarification from Washington on payment terms before finalising shipments. Watch HUGE VICTORY For Iran? U.S. Forced To Lift Oil Sanctions Under Global Pressure;…
Anaya with father Sanjay Bangar NEW DELHI: Anaya Bangar recently opened up about the gender-affirming surgery in Thailand and the emotional journey behind it. Sharing a heartfelt post with a picture from the hospital, Anaya highlighted how difficult the process was for everyone around, while also revealing father Sanjay Bangar‘s role during this whole period….
The name and likeness of Cesar Chavez were swiftly removed from buildings, roads, parks and schools after allegations surfaced accusing the farmworker rights icon of sexually assaulting minors and fellow labour leader Dolores Huerta. Within just two days of a New York Times investigation bringing the claims to light, officials and activists across California moved…
As Google takes on ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and Anthropic in the artificial intelligence market, company’s AI unit, DeepMind, has hired Jasjeet Sekhon as its new chief strategy officer. Sekhon will work directly with Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis to drive the company’s AI innovation and R&D efforts. He has previously held professorships at some of the…
The new Rajya Sabha is 1.5 times larger than the old Rajya Sabha. Inspired by the traditional red tint of the Upper House, the leitmotif here is the lotus, India’s national flower. Monday’s Rajya Sabha elections did more than just fill a handful of Upper House vacancies. They told a familiar political story in a…
In a bold statement, acclaimed filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has praised Ranveer Singh’s latest endeavor, ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, suggesting it acts as a ‘reset button’ for the Indian film industry. Debuting on March 19, 2026, this gripping espionage thriller chronicles a spy’s ascent in Pakistan and has already raked in more than Rs 270 crore….
Shane Watson, Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Narine The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season is scheduled to begin on March 28, with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. How is the Most Valuable Player selected? The league’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) is decided through a points…
The United States is fighting Iran on the battlefield, and turning to its oil to keep the global economy afloat. As war in the Middle East chokes supplies through the Strait of Hormuz and sends prices soaring, the Donald Trump administration has begun easing restrictions on Iranian crude, allowing allies to buy the very resource…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) Ravichandran Ashwin has given a strong early endorsement of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s title defence, insisting the franchise has assembled a squad capable of adding another IPL crown in the next couple of seasons. After ending a 17-year title drought in 2025, RCB enter IPL 2026 carrying the weight of…
