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‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, starring Ranveer Singh, has become the highest-grossing film of the year. The movie has broken several records at the box office. The espionage thriller has completed six weeks in theaters and is still raking in substantial amounts, adding to its humungous overall collection.The Aditya Dhar directorial currently holds the place of third…

The music we listen to today, and the content we watch on TV, YouTube and other OTT platforms, has been facing backlash across the country over its “objectionable” nature, especially songs that appear to glorify crime.From songs linked to Yo Yo Honey Singh and Badshah being taken down, to the controversy around “Sarke Chunar Teri…

Amazon is reportedly shifting its hiring strategy toward artificial intelligence (AI). According to a Reuters report, the e-commerce giant’s largest recruitment drive of 2026 is expected to rely heavily on AI-led interviews rather than traditional face-to-face interactions. Amazon has introduced a new hiring platform called Connect Talent, designed to automate large-scale recruitment processes, such as…

Virat Kohli (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli lit up the Narendra Modi Stadium with a breathtaking burst of strokeplay, smashing five consecutive fours off Kagiso Rabada to script a special milestone in IPL 2026 on Thursday.Turning the clock back to his most destructive best, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru talisman came out all guns…

Abhijeet Bhattacharya, long regarded as one of the signature playback voices for Shah Rukh Khan in the ’90s and early 2000s, has once again spoken about the fallout between them. In a recent podcast, the singer revisited the reasons behind their strained relationship, describing it as a mix of emotional hurt and unresolved issues. He…

KPMG is laying off hundreds of employees in the US Advisory division. The latest round of layoffs comes as part of a restructuring effort tied to shifting demand across consulting services. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, the company has cut about 4% of its advisory workforce in the United States, affecting…

Vande Bharat Express in J&K (file photo) Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express: In a big cheer for people in Jammu & Kashmir, and tourists as well, the first Vande Bharat Express between Jammu and Srinagar has been flagged off.Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday flagged off the 20-coach Vande Bharat Express connecting Jammu and Srinagar, marking…

The Athletic acknowledged internal communication gaps in handling the controversy involving Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel during a brief staff meeting. While reporting continued publicly, internal messaging lacked clarity. An investigation is now underway. Russini has stepped down, while Vrabel remains supported by the New England Patriots, as the situation continues to evolve. The fallout…

Long ago, Indian kitchens ran on firewood, charcoal, and cow dung cakes. Today, almost every home runs on that one familiar blue flame: LPG.That familiar red gas cylinder is what keeps it all going. The steady blue flame is powered by LPG or Liquified Petroleum Gas, which has travelled a complex journey: crossing oceans, borders,…

Image Credit: TOI/ Bengaluru BENGALURU: Bookworm, the iconic bookshop on Church Street, saw nearly 5,000 books destroyed after rainwater gushed into the shop within minutes.Proprietor Krishna Gowda said, “The hailstones clogged the drainage outlets, and almost instantly, water started pouring in from all sides,” he said. By 5.30pm, shelves that once held stories, ideas and…