TIMES NEWS NETWORKUdupi: Raising concern over the sharp decline in the district’s livestock population, Byndoor MLA Gururaj Shetty Gantihole has directed the animal husbandry and veterinary sciences department to undertake an in-depth studyand implement innovative measures to prevent further decline.The state’s livestock census is conducted every five years. The recently published 21st Livestock Census report…
In an intriguing insider scoop, renowned costume designer Neeta Lulla disclosed that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was a strong contender for the lead in Yash Chopra’s classic ‘Darr’ and even participated in a look test. Yet, her imminent participation in the Miss World pageant shifted the casting choice to Juhi Chawla. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was once…
The Middle East war has pushed energy prices higher, affecting lives across the globe. As the crisis has crossed one month, oil prices have stayed beyond the $100 per barrel mark and ripples are visible across the globe. While some countries are encouraging measures to move beyond fuels, others are forced to raise prices, making…
Eid ul Fitr 2026 Confirmed: Morocco, Egypt, Belgium to Celebrate on Friday, March 20 In a rare moment of near-global alignment, countries across North Africa, the Middle East and even Europe have officially announced that Eid ul Fitr 2026 will be celebrated on Friday, March 20, marking the end of Ramadan for millions of Muslims…
Kannada writer Pradeep Kenchanuru, who won the National Film Award for Best Book on Cinema Mangaluru: Pradeep Kenchanuru, who won the National Award for his book ‘Naaniruvude Nimagaagi Naadiruvude Nanagaagi: Kannada Cinemada Thathva Matthu Rajakeeya,’ at the 72nd National Film Awards, said that now he plans to explore post-2000 films and independent cinema in the…
Iranian-origin founder Kiana Ehsani reacts to the new Green Card rule. Iranian-origin US founder Kiana Ehsani reacted to the new Green Card rules and shared a heartbreaking update on her life. Though she is not a Green Card applicant, and already a Green Card holder, Ehsani said the situation for her is no better. “Today…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Top stock market recommendations: Aditya Vision Ltd, Allied Blenders and Distillers Ltd, and NMDC – these are the stocks that Aakash K Hindocha, Deputy Vice President – WM Research of Nuvama Professional Clients Group has shortlisted as top buy calls for today (April 16, 2026). His views on Nifty…
Neymar Jr. wearing Brazil’s iconic No. 10 in 2022/ Image: Instagram@Neymarjr The debate should not even exist, and yet here we are, days before Brazil name their squad numbers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with social media ablaze over reports that Vinicius Jr., the Real Madrid forward who has become the most explosive attacking…
NEW DELHI: With China undertaking another exercise to rename places in Arunachal Pradesh, India has categorically rejected “any mischievous attempts by the Chinese side to assign fictitious names to places which form part of the territory of India”. In a statement, ministry of external affairs (MEA) said such actions detract from the ongoing efforts to…
The 2026 assembly elections have redrawn West Bengal’s political fate in saffron. BJP didn’t just win, they swept the state clean. But beyond the blockbuster headline numbers, real political plot twist lies in where some of its most stunning breakthroughs came from: Muslim-majority and Muslim-influenced constituencies that for decades had acted as Mamata Banerjee’s support…
