NEW DELHI: In a major change that will affect both patients and dental students, the Centre has replaced the Dental Council of India (DCI) with a new regulator, the National Dental Commission (NDC). The new system came into force on March 19, with the old law governing dentistry scrapped. The move is aimed at improving…
In a heartfelt farewell, the family of martial arts pioneer and actor Chuck Norris shared the news of his passing at 86 years old, surrounded by loved ones. Best known for his tough-guy image and sage advice, Norris championed the philosophy of kindness, believing it always circles back. The world is mourning the demise of…
MUMBAI: The rupee fell to a record low of 93.71 on Friday, dropping 108 paise from its previous close of 92.63, marking its sharpest single-day decline in four years, as fears of oil prices staying above $100 for longer intensified with the West Asia conflict widening to attacks on energy infrastructure in the region.Forecasters are…
Mangaluru: Assembly speaker UT Khader said on Friday that, for thousands of years, deities have preserved the Tulu language in the absence of script and letters.He was speaking at the third Vidyarthi Tulu Sammelana organised by the Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy and Tulu Parishat at Tulu Bhavana on Friday.“The Tulu language is a reflection of…
When Masoud Pezeshkian, the president of Iran, appeared in public very briefly to greet citizens at an anti-Israel rally last week, another member of his family was also there.Yousef Pezeshkian, the president’s 44-year-old son, who serves as his adviser, had not spoken to his father since the war broke out and the country’s leadership went…
In December 2025, ‘Dhurandhar’ made a roar at the box office, and in March 2026, ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ is carrying out the legacy. Starring Ranveer Singh as Humza Ali Mazari, the Indian secret spy, infiltrating the underworld of Lyari and rising to be its king, ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ has been making quite a buzz from…
NEW DELHI: PIL petitioner Pankaj Pushkar, who was associated with NCERT in preparing textbooks, informed a bench of CJI Surya Kant, Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi that while the court had ordered redaction of the controversial reference to corruption in judiciary, parts in other books that show judiciary in poor light continue to…
Sree Vishnu’s astrology-based romantic drama, ‘Vishnu Vinyasam’, has landed on OTT platform Prime Video after a profitable theatrical run. The film, which released on February 27, 2026, explores a unique romance intertwined with horoscopes and numerology. Praised for its light humor and grounded performances, the movie offers a breezy watch with strong supporting acts. ‘Vishnu…
Mangaluru: A marine engineer from the city and a cadet from Udupi are among several Indian seafarers caught in a tense maritime standoff in the Persian Gulf, as escalating regional hostilities have brought movement through the vital Strait of Hormuz to a near standstill.Speaking from an LPG carrier anchored in uncertainty, the marine engineer said…
Bengaluru: The long-awaited connectivity boost for west Bengaluru is finally nearing reality. Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has completed the railway underbridge (RUB) at Challaghatta, a crucial component of infrastructure under the Major Arterial Road (MAR) project. Once fully operational, the corridor will create a seamless link between Magadi Road and the Bengaluru–Mysuru access-controlled highway through…
