At a time when conversations around identity feel louder yet more complicated than ever, the panel Becoming and Unbecoming at the Bengaluru Art Weekend brought together actor-filmmaker Nandita Das, theatre veteran Arundhati Nag, and Booker Prize-winning author Banu Mushtaq. Moderated by Varun Rana, the discussion spanned masculinity, emotional expression, social media, AI, and what it…
Mangaluru: MLC Ivan D’Souza said that he has urged the govt to open satellite branches of the Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research and Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology in Mangaluru. “The medical education minister has stated in his reply that it may require nearly Rs 300 crore to set up such satellite…
Audi has announced a recall of select electric cars in India due to a potential issue with the braking system. The recall covers the Audi e-tron, Audi e-tron Sportback, Audi Q8 e-tron and Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback. These vehicles were manufactured between 2 February 2018 and 11 June 2024.As per the official information, a total…
Whenever Aishwarya Rai Bachchan steps onto the red carpet, all eyes are inevitably on her. And if you ask Abhishek Bachchan, walking alongside her only adds to the pressure. In a recent conversation, Abhishek didn’t hold back while describing his discomfort at high-profile appearances. The actor also recalled a moment when his nervousness translated into…
R Ashwin and Jos Buttler (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: It has been seven years since the controversial ‘Mankading’ run-out incident involving Ravichandran Ashwin and Jos Buttler during an IPL 2019 match between Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals. Ashwin, then playing for Punjab, ran Buttler out at the non-striker’s end, sparking heated exchanges between the…
NEW DELHI: With several parts of the country reeling under intense heatwave conditions, the Centre on Monday issued a detailed public health advisory warning people against prolonged exposure to extreme heat and urging immediate precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses.The advisory, issued by the Ayush under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) in coordination with…
The first direct commercial flight between the United States and Venezuela in seven years was scheduled to land in Caracas on Thursday, marking a major step in the restoration of travel links between the two countries after years of disruption, AP reported.The resumption of nonstop service comes months after the US capture of then President…
The Indian Army is set to host military delegations from 11 friendly countries for the inaugural edition of the multilateral exercise ‘Pragati’ at the Foreign Training Node in Umroi, Meghalaya from May 18 to 31.The exercise aims to strengthen defence cooperation, enhance interoperability, and build mutual trust among participating nations.According to the Indian Army, the…
2 firm staff sabotage 240+ CCTVs at M Chinnaswamy Stadium (File Photo) BENGALURU: In a strange case, two employees of a digital service–providing private firm entered M Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 24 and disabled around 240 CCTV cameras. They reportedly damaged NVR units and optical fiber connections, disrupting surveillance across entry gates, concourses, and other…
NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday paid his tribute to the victims of Pahalgam terror attack on the first anniversary of the incident.In a social media post on X, said that India “will never forget” their sacrifice and “will never forgive” those responsible.“The memory of those innocent lives brutally…
