Lionel Messi had guided tour of Vantara’s expansive conservation ecosystem
Global football icon Lionel Messi on Tuesday had a guided tour of Vantara’s expansive conservation ecosystem, home to rescued big cats, elephants, herbivores, reptiles and fostered young animals from across…
Ashes 3rd Test: Lyon’s double strike leaves England three down (Day 2, Lunch)
Two quick strikes from Nathan Lyon put England in a massive spot of bother as they ended the first session on day two of the third Ashes Test against Australia…
‘Taskaree’ teaser: Neeraj Pandey, Emraan Hashmi join forces to explore high-stakes airport smuggling
Filmmaker Neeraj Pandey, known for ‘Special 26’ and ‘Baby’, is set to join forces with Emraan Hashmi to explore the high-stakes world of Indian customs in his next. The teaser…
“I was like a child in the theatre,” says SS Rajamouli as he praises James Cameron for ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’
Filmmaker SS Rajamouli recently joined James Cameron in a virtual conversation to discuss the world’s biggest franchise, ‘Avatar’ and its upcoming instalment, ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’. The two legends talked…
OTT sector emerges as key driver of India’s soft power, global cultural outreach
The Over-the-Top (OTT) sector has significantly contributed towards India’s soft power by enabling global access to Indian stories, creative talent, cultural heritage, and independent filmmaking. As per industry estimates (FICCI-EY…
India Post unveils Karnataka’s first Gen Z-themed post office in Bengaluru
India Post unveiled Karnataka’s first Gen Z-themed post office at Acharya Institute of Technology in Bengaluru, marking a significant step towards engaging the younger generation and reimagining the role of…
“I am humbled,” says AR Rahman on being honoured with Lakshminarayana International Award
Renowned composer and global music icon A R Rahman was honoured with the Lakshminarayana International Award for 2025 at a grand ceremony held at the Rasika Ranjani Sabha in Mylapore,…
First Femina Miss India Meher Castelino passes away
The Indian pageant and fashion fraternity is mourning the passing away of Meher Castelino, the country’s first Femina Miss India and a celebrated fashion journalist. A pioneer in the fashion…
Alia Bhatt makes stylish appearance at ITA Awards 2025
Actor Alia Bhatt has never failed to impress her fans with her gorgeous looks, and she once again turned heads with her striking style statement at the Indian Television Academy…
Dharmendra, Agastya Nanda starrer ‘Ikkis’ release date postponed, to hit theatres on this date
The release date of ‘Ikkis’, starring legendary actor Dharmendra, who passed away on November 24, has been postponed. Agastya Nanda and Dharmendra’s war drama ‘Ikkis’, initially scheduled for December 25,…
“This is deeply disturbing…”: Sreeleela speaks out against deepfake content, misuse of AI
Actress Sreeleela has strongly spoken out against deepfake content and misuse of Artificial Intelligence, calling on social media users to act responsibly and not support AI-generated material that violates personal…
Delhi’s air quality remains ‘very poor’ with AQI over 370 as thick smog blankets the capital
Large parts of the capital were blanketed by a dense layer of toxic smog, significantly reducing visibility and causing discomfort for residents. RK Puram was shrouded in thick smog, with…
Indian Army contingent departs for India-UAE joint military exercise DESERT CYCLONE-II in Abu Dhabi
An Indian Army contingent has departed for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to participate in the second edition of the India-UAE Joint Military Exercise DESERT CYCLONE-II, scheduled to be conducted…
PM Modi appreciates enthusiasm of Indians in Oman, says it reflects people-to-people ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi appreciated the warmth he received on arrival in Oman on Wednesday. PM Modi lauded the enthusiasm of Indians in Oman, saying it reflected the people-to-people ties…
“Strategic partnership will help implement all envisioned development programs,” Ethiopian Minister on PM Modi’s visit
Ethiopian Minister of Women and Social Affairs Ergogie Tesfaye said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the nation will help enhance the partnership between both countries. Tesfaye, speaking to…
“India has leverage to tell Russia it is on wrong path”: Estonian FM
Estonia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Margus Tsahkna, has said that India can play a meaningful role in influencing Russia over its war against Ukraine, citing Delhi’s strong economic ties with…
Earthquake of magnitude 4.4 strikes Myanmar
An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 struck Myanmar on Thursday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 100km. In a post…
Taiwan detects 40 Chinese sorties, 8 vessels around nation
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense detected 40 sorties of Chinese military aircraft and eight naval vessels around its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) on Thursday. As per the…
Opposition seeks Standing Committee scrutiny of VB-G RAM G’ Bill; BJP defends, cites transparency
The Lok Sabha on Wednesday saw a nearly 14-hour debate over the Viksit Bharat-G RAM G (Gramin Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission) Amendment Bill, with the opposition demanding that the proposed…
Air India warns of possible flight disruptions due to dense fog, urges passengers to check status
Air India cautioned passengers about potential disruptions to flight operations over the next few days due to dense fog, particularly at its primary hub in Delhi and at several airports…
Jhajjar Court declines custody of Olympic wrestler Sushil Kumar to Haryana Police
A Jhajjar Court in Haryana refused to grant custody of Olympic wrestler Sushil Kumar to the State Police in an Arms Act case. The Haryana Police were seeking his custody…
Vedanta Aluminium scales Lanjigarh Refinery to 5 MTPA; Sets new Alumina production record
Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, scaled its Lanjigarh Refinery operations to 5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), a “landmark” in the company’s growth journey and a “significant” step towards…
Row erupts over Prithviraj Chavan’s remarks on Operation Sindoor, leaders across parties react
Following Congress leader and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan’s remarks on Operation Sindoor, sharp reactions from leaders across party lines were witnessed, with several MPs criticising the comments as…
Melbourne’s Siyer Makes History on GRAMMY® Nominated Album Shayan
Acclaimed Indo-Australian singer, composer, and performer Siyer has been featured on the newly GRAMMY® nominated album Shayan by award-winning pianist and composer Charu Suri. Siyer lends his voice to “Inner…