It’s time to slow down on social media ban
As a parent and a Member of Parliament, I hear often from families worried about the impact of the online world on their children. Social media and digital platforms are…
India’s Golden Era: Charting the Path from 2000 to Viksit Bharat 2047!
India has experienced transformative growth since the year 2000, when much of its infrastructure and economic systems were still developing. At the turn of the millennium, India was navigating the…
Fixing the Basics: Controlling Rates and Reforming Local Government-Christopher Luxon
National has been clear with councils – focus on the basics. Fix the pipes, collect the rubbish, and fill the potholes. Despite that, if you have opened your rates bill…
Breman Signals Readiness to Act!
New Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman has made it clear she will not hesitate to use the full range of policy tools available to the central bank if New Zealand’s…
Backing our Indian communities to thrive in New Zealand
First and foremost, I want to give a big thank you to our Indian communities for welcoming the Labour team and I into your spaces this year, be it into…
Labour Moves Into the Lead as Voter Mood Shifts, New Poll Shows
As the year comes to a close, the political mood in New Zealand appears to be shifting. A new poll shows Labour pulling ahead of National, opening up a clear…
Tragic end to devotee’s protest: Man sets self on fire over Karthigai Deepam dispute in Madurai
A 40-year-old man on Thursday evening died by self-immolation near a police booth in Madurai, allegedly protesting the non-lighting of the Karthigai Deepam atop Thiruparankundram hill despite a Madras High…
Protests erupt in Bangladesh post activist’s death, major media offices set ablaze
The offices of Prothom Alo and Daily Star are being attacked and vandalised in the capital’s Karwanbazar. The Daily Star building has been set on fire, Nagorik reported. The attack…
VB Realty Hawks, AOS Eagles open World Tennis League campaign with narrow wins
The World Tennis League (WTL) made a show-stopping India debut on Wednesday as some of the big names in the sport brought high-quality entertainment to the court. Bengaluru had a…
Junior World Cup hero Prince Deep Singh looks forward to learning from legendary goalkeeper David Harte in Hockey India League 2026
Prince Deep Singh, fresh off a strong performance at the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup, where he helped India win the bronze medal, enters the Hockey India League (HIL)…
Satwik-Chirag continue winning run, beat Alfian-Fikri to lead Group B at World Tour Finals
India’s top men’s doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, registered their second successive win at the BWF World Tour Finals 2025, defeating Indonesia’s Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri…
Josh Inglis to miss part of IPL 2026 due to his wedding
Australia wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis, who was bought by Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 8.6 crore at the recent Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction, has confirmed that he will miss…
Small moments made big difference in tight game: Muhammad Jawadullah after Dubai Capitals’ 7-run defeat
The Dubai Capitals produced a disciplined bowling performance but suffered a narrow seven-run defeat against MI Emirates at the Dubai International Stadium on Wednesday in a tightly contested World ILT20…
UPCA issues ticket refund guidelines after India vs South Africa 4th T20 abandoned due to excessive fog
Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) has issued guidelines for ticket refund after the cancellation of the T20 match between India and South Africa at Lucknow’s Ekana International Cricket Stadium due…
Lionel Messi sported Team India T20 jersey during Delhi visit; met Paralympic javelin champion Sumit Antil, Kuldeep Yadav
Lionel Messi met the Indian cricketer Kuldeep Yadav and Paralympic javelin gold medallist Sumit Antil in Delhi during the last leg of his GOAT India tour. The Argentine legend also…
Mrunal Thakur, Adivi Sesh starrer ‘Dacoit’ teaser out, film to hit theatres on March 19
The makers of Mrunal Thakur and Adivi Sesh’s starrer ‘Dacoit’ have finally released the teaser of the film, offering a glimpse into high-octane action scenes featuring the lead duo. The…
‘Tu Meri Mai Tera Mai Tera Tu Meri’ trailer out: Kartik Aaryan, Ananya Panday holiday romance begins with love, ends in heartbreak
The trailer for ‘Tu Meri Mai Tera Mai Tera Tu Meri’ starring Kartik Aryan and Ananya Panday was released on Thursday. Directed by Sameer Vidwans, the movie is expected to…
Police case filed against organisers after Nidhhi Agerwal mobbed, pushed at Raja Saab event
Cyberabad Police have registered a suo motu case against the organisers of the ‘Raja Saab’ song-release event held at Lulu Mall, Kukatpally, following an incident in which actor Nidhhi Agerwal…
“Family dynamics are universal, they exist everywhere”: Juhi Babbar, Kritika Kamra on what makes ‘The Great Shamsuddin Family’ relatable
Indian families are known for their close bonds, constant presence and strong emotional support for one another. These familiar dynamics are reflected in Anusha Rizvi’s ‘The Great Shamsuddin Family’ starring…
First look of ‘Chiranjeevi Hanuman – The Eternal’ unveiled
The first look of ‘Chiranjeevi Hanuman – The Eternal’ was unveiled on Thursday, giving fans an early glimpse into the upcoming mythological film based on the life of Lord Hanuman.…
“Deeply saddened by the baseless attempt to…”: Shilpa Shetty breaks silence on alleged Rs 60 crore fraud case
Actor Shilpa Shetty has broken her silence amidst the ongoing investigation in an alleged Rs 60-crore fraud case. The actor said she has been unfairly named in the matter and…
“Now children want to be entrepreneurs”: Anupam Mittal, Vineeta Singh, Aman Gupta on ‘Shark Tank India 5’
As ‘Shark Tank India’ gears up for its fifth season, sharks Anupam Mittal, Vineeta Singh and Aman Gupta said the show has become a platform for young talent, reshaping how…
SRK, Bachchans, Kareena Kapoor among others turn up for kids’ annual day function at Dhirubhai Ambani International School
It was undoubtedly a star-studded evening at the Dhirubhai Ambani International School on Thursday as several Bollywood celebrities stepped out to attend their children’s annual day function. In visuals captured…
“Bad decision…”: Exec seen on Coldplay ‘kiss cam’ with married boss breaks silence
Kristin Cabot, the executive at the centre of the viral Coldplay concert controversy popularly dubbed #ColdplayGate, has finally spoken for the first time about the incident that upended her professional…
After third-term win, Oli calls on cadres to confront interim Nepal government
After being elected for a third consecutive term as chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), KP Sharma Oli has called on his cadres to confront the…
