Bengaluru: There has been a sharp decline of at least 50% in voluntary blood donations after the Covid-19 pandemic in the city over the past few years.Experts attribute the decline to a mix of work-from-home arrangements, shifting lifestyles, and emerging health concerns — factors that have disrupted traditional donation channels in a city where demand…
Filing of patent applications in India rose 30.2 per cent to 1,43,729 in 2025-26 from 1,10,375 in the previous fiscal, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Sunday, attributing the increase to steps taken to strengthen the intellectual property rights ecosystem.India is currently the world’s sixth-largest patent filer.“Our patent filings soared to a historic…
Aamir Khan recalled being scolded by assistant director Reema Kagti on Lagaan sets for eating slowly. Despite being producer, he was told to follow schedule. The anecdote highlights strict discipline during filming. Released in 2001, Lagaan remains a landmark film, earning an Oscar nomination and eight National Awards in India history. Ashutosh Gowariker’s ‘Lagaan’ would…
‘Khalnayak’ may have portrayed Jackie Shroff and Sanjay Dutt as rivals, but their off-screen relationship has always been warm. In a past interview, Jackie opened up on his bond with Dutt. He also shared a light-hearted memory from the film’s shoot. Jackie Shroff on his bond with Sanjay Dutt Speaking in a 2023 interview with…
Tata Motors has expanded the lineup of the Tata Harrier EV. The carmaker has introduced a more accessible all-wheel-drive option as the newly launched Fearless+ QWD 75 variant is priced at Rs 26.49 lakh, ex-showroom, making the dual-motor setup available at a lower entry point than before.Until now, the Quad Wheel Drive system was limited…
An Indian-origin doctor in Georgia agreed to pay $15 million to settle medical fraud allegations against him. Indian-origin urologist Jitesh Patel will have to pay $14 million to settle allegations against him that he defrauded healthcare programs by performing unnecessary procedures on his patients. An employee of Patel’s Advance Urology in Georgia filed a whistleblower…
Nora Fatehi has finally broken her silence on the controversy surrounding the song Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke from KD: The Devil. In a candid video message, the actor-dancer addressed the criticism, clarified her involvement, and made it clear that she was not associated with the Hindi version of the track.Nora explained that the song was…
Rajasthan Royals announce ‘Pink Promise Match’ on May 9 Rajasthan Royals will take the field in a special all-pink jersey during their crucial IPL 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans in Jaipur on Saturday, but the occasion is about far more than just cricket. The match marks the Royals’ third annual ‘Pink Promise Match’, an initiative…
Mitchell Starc’s fiery spell on return (Image: IPL/BCCI) Axar Patel, captain of the Delhi Capitals, heaped praise on Mitchell Starc after the left-arm pacer claimed three wickets in his first game of IPL 2026 as Delhi Capitals beat Rajasthan Royals by 7 wickets. Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc returned to professional cricket after almost three…
Top 20 tennis stars including Djokovic and Sabalenka raise concerns over French Open prize money as boycott talk emerges/ image: AP The dispute between tennis players and the four Grand Slams has intensified ahead of this month’s French Open, with world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka suggesting players could eventually boycott the tournaments if negotiations over…
