Finance Minister shut down event after TVNZ political editor used alleged homophobic slur
The Finance Minister says she shut down an event in her office last year after “offensive language” was used during a function she hosted for press gallery journalists. Nicola Willis…
ISL: East Bengal eye top-half push, Odisha FC seek revival
East Bengal FC will look to strengthen their push towards the top half of the table when they host Odisha FC in their Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 match at…
Inspire Institute of Sport launches residential Taekwondo programme in partnership with SAI
The Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS), in collaboration with the Sports Authority of India (SAI), has announced the launch of a residential taekwondo programme in Bellary aimed at developing athletes…
“After 500-plus runs in last game, was not sure what was going to happen”: RCB’s Hazlewood after beating DC in Delhi
Following his match-winning four-wicket haul against Delhi Capitals (DC) in a low-scoring encounter, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) pacer Josh Hazlewood said that the team was not sure what to expect…
Consent-free granny flat rules to be expanded
The Government has announced it will be expanding its consent-free granny flat rules. The new regulations for granny flats came into force in January and allowed for units up to…
From 500-plus to 75: RCB unleashes ‘powerplay from hell’; Josh, Bhuvi bring respite for bleeding bowlers
Two veteran institutions of pace bowling, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood, flipped the narrative of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season about sky-high 200-plus totals, endless barrage of sixes,…
Krunal Pandya hails Virat Kohli after 9000 IPL runs milestone
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) all-rounder Krunal Pandya heaped praise on Virat Kohli after the batting stalwart completed 9000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL), calling his consistency and hunger…
Day 3 of Gymnastics Nationals delivers high-octane action
Day 3 of the Junior and Senior Artistic Gymnastics National Championships 2026-2027 witnessed thrilling performances across categories, with standout achievements in both junior individual and senior team events on Monday.…
“It was bad luck”: Axar Patel after DC’s collapse vs RCB
Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel described his team’s heavy defeat to defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) as “bad luck” and said a combination of hesitation, lack of partnerships, and…
Mitchell Starc available from May 1, workload under watch: Axar Patel
Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper Axar Patel confirmed that Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has joined the squad and will be available for selection from May 1, subject to workload management. Speaking…
Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood are world-class: Krunal Pandya after RCB’s dominant win over DC
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) all-rounder Krunal Pandya hailed the team’s pace attack and skipper Rajat Patidar following their emphatic victory over Delhi Capitals (DC), highlighting the impact of early wickets…
Preity Zinta calls out intrusive paparazzi culture, says constant following feels “scary”
Actor Preity Zinta recently spoke openly about fame, privacy and dealing with paparazzi during an interactive session with fans on X. The actress shared that life is now a “balancing…
‘Drishyam 3’ official teaser to arrive on April 29, confirms Mohanlal
The much-awaited update on Mohanlal starrer ‘Drishyam 3’ is finally here. Fans of the thriller franchise have a reason to celebrate as the makers have announced that the film’s official…
Shashi Tharoor reveals ‘Achappa’s Album’ was filmed at his ancestral home; calls movie “rare gem”
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor is all praise for the recently released Malayalam film ‘Achappa’s Album’, calling it a “beautiful tribute to the families and time.” The film is directed by…
Angelina Jolie’s daughter Zahara hails her “selfless” mom at sorority event
Actors Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s daughter Zahara Jolie has shared an emotional tribute to her mother during an Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority event at Spelman College, where she enrolled…
Aamir Khan surprises fans, sings ‘Ek Din’ title track with Meghna Mishra
With the release of ‘Ek Din’ drawing closer, the film’s makers hosted a special musical evening on Sunday titled ‘Ek Din Ki Mehfil.’ However, it was an unexpected moment involving…
Amanda Seyfried says “yes” to Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘Octet’ without knowing story
Actor Amanda Seyfried has revealed that she agreed to join Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical film ‘Octet’ without even knowing what the project was about, saying she said “yes” instantly at the…
Umrao Jaan to screen at UK Asian Film Festival 2026
Bollywood classic Umrao Jaan, starring Rekha in the lead role, is set to have a special screening at the UK Asian Film Festival in May. According to the Instagram handle…
Melania Trump urges ABC “to take a stand” against Jimmy Kimmel, says his “monologue about my family isn’t comedy”
First Lady of the US, Melania Trump, has urged broadcaster ABC to “take a stand” against late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, accusing him of using “hateful and violent rhetoric” that she…
‘Inspector Avinash’ season 2: Randeep Hooda back in action, first look unveiled
The second season of ‘Inspector Avinash’ is set to return on JioHotstar soon, with actor Randeep Hooda once again stepping into the role of Inspector Avinash Mishra. The crime drama,…
‘Undekhi: The Final Battle’: Varun Badola, Harsh Chhaya, Surya Sharma, Gautam Rode open up on final chapter
As the popular crime series ‘Undekhi: The Final Battle’ gears up for the release of its final chapter, actors Varun Badola, Harsh Chhaya, Surya Sharma, and Gautam Rode sat down…
Baby on board: Passenger gives birth just before US flight lands
Please fasten your seatbelt, make sure your tray table is in an upright and locked position, and prepare for delivery. A passenger on a Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta…
Anti-racism group stands by Indian communities in wake of haka
Content warning: This story contains direct quotes of racist language This story has been corrected to remove the reference of the controversial haka happening on the Te Matatini stage. People’s…
Suspect asks ChatGPT about disposing of body in missing students’ killings
The suspect in the killings of two University of South Florida doctoral students from Bangladesh had asked ChatGPT what would happen if a human body was put in a garbage…
Illegal dumping: Auckland Council receives more than 24,000 reports
Auckland Council says it’s received more than 24,000 reports of illegal dumping in the last financial year – with nearly half of them in South Auckland. So, what can be…