Mangaluru: Zoologist and tiger conservationist Dr K Ullas Karanth unveiled ‘Naturalistic Tiger dance models’ at the Kodialguthu Centre for Art and Culture, Ballalbagh, on Monday. The initiative seeks to bring greater realism and authenticity to Pilivesha, the traditional tiger dance of Dakshina Kannada.The dance models comprise two art sculptures representing a tiger and a leopard,…
Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada Bus Operators’ Association will meet Tuesday (May 19) to discuss a possible fare hike following a Rs 3 per litre increase in petrol and diesel prices on May 15.Private bus operators in the district last implemented a 10–15% fare hike in July 2021, association president Azeez Parthipady said. He told TOI that…
Rear Admiral Shahram Irani The Iranian navy chief has issued a stern warning following the sinking of the country’s warship IRIS Dena in the Indian Ocean by a US submarine on March 4, stating that the nation’s enemies will encounter “deadly retaliation” after 87 sailors were killed in the torpedo attack off the Sri Lankan…
Aamir Khan has often spoken about the emotional investment he puts into his films, and the superstar has once again opened up about how deeply failures affect him. Known as Bollywood’s ‘Mr Perfectionist,’ Aamir revealed that he goes into a phase of emotional distress for months whenever one of his films fails at the box…
Mangaluru: Ten years after the harrowing Trasi incident that killed eight schoolchildren in Udupi district, stakeholders say children’s safety remains a concern, especially as uninsured private (white board) vehicles ferrying students continue to operate in large numbers.This is despite the district education department issuing directions to field officers, and bringing the issue to the notice…
NEW DELHI: With the high-stakes second and final phase of the West Bengal assembly elections 2026 concluding on Wednesday, all eyes are now on exit poll projections that are expected to be released after 6.30 pm tomorrow, in line with Election Commission rules.Voting in Phase 2 will cover the remaining constituencies of the 294-seat Assembly,…
Rajasthan Royals’ captain Riyan Parag (PTI Photo) Former Chennai Super Kings batter Ambati Rayudu has backed Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag, stating that the young captain has already earned the trust and respect of his teammates early in his leadership stint. Rajasthan edged past Gujarat Titans by six runs in a tense encounter at the…
‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ enjoyed otherworldly success at the box office in its second weekend in theaters.The Universal and Illumination sequel added USD 69 million from 4,284 theaters in the U.S. and Canada, according to studio estimates Sunday. That brings its running domestic total to USD 308.1 million. The film performed exceptionally well across…
Sanju Samson (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) Chennai Super Kings are back on track in the IPL, with their reliable opener Sanju Samson regaining form at just the right time as the team builds momentum. So far this season, Samson has scored two centuries and amassed 402 runs in 10 innings. In his yesterday’s match against Delhi…
The newly released crime drama ‘Kartavya’, starring Saif Ali Khan, has largely been well received on social media, but not everyone in the cast has escaped scrutiny. Journalist-turned-actor Saurabh Dwivedi has found himself at the receiving end of harsh criticism online, with viewers on X picking apart his performance in blunt and often brutal terms….
