At the Beijing International Film Festival, actress Zhang Jingyi subverted red carpet norms by carrying a plain plastic trash bag instead of a designer clutch. This unexpected accessory, drawing comparisons to high-fashion irony pieces, sparked widespread online discussion and garnered praise from the fashion community for its bold and refreshing statement. Red carpets are usually…
Iran on Wednesday warned American tech companies that their offices and infrastructure could become targets as the conflict in the region widens.The IRGC-affiliated Tasnim News Agency has published a list of offices and infrastructure run by major US technology companies that it claims are linked to Israel and used for military purposes.The report described these…
NEW DELHI: Built-up areas in India’s Aravallis have increased 53 per cent, resulting in a 13.8 per cent increase in average soil lost per year during 2017-2024, even as forest cover has increased in the country’s oldest mountain range over the time period, a study has found.Assessing land use and land cover patterns between 2001…
Gold prices traded with a mixed bias on Wednesday as futures slipped on the domestic bourse even as retail bullion rates in major cities edged higher. Market participants largely remained cautious amid mild profit-taking at elevated levels.As of 14:54, gold futures on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) showed a softer trend. The April 2026 contract…
MS Dhoni (BCCI/IPL Photo) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) CEO Kasi Viswanathan said veteran wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni is expected to play in all matches of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL). However, the final decision about his exact role will be made by the team management.The 19th edition of the IPL will start on March 28,…
Supreme Court hearing on NCERT book row prompts Centre to order review of school textbooks NEW DELHI: The Centre on Wednesday informed the Supreme Court that it has directed the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to review textbooks of all classes following the controversy over a Class 8 social science book that…
Priyanka Chopra Jonas has previously opened up about why she slowly stepped away from Bollywood to explore opportunities in Hollywood. While her decision to step back from Hindi cinema and find work in Hollywood, may have been a risk, the actress took it all in her stride and is now a global star. However, her…
Photo: Washington Sundar/ Instagram While India is still celebrating its 2026 T20 World Cup victory, the spotlight isn’t just on the cricketers in the winning squad but also on their personal lives. And one such cricketer is Washington Sundar— while fans are in praise of his on-field performance, some are also curious to know the…
NEW DELHI: Union MoS Nityanand Rai on Wednesday informed the Rajya Sabha in a written reply that Census 2027 will be conducted in two phases across the country.According to the reply, the first phase will involve Houselisting and Housing Census, during which information on housing conditions, household particulars including the name and sex of the…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday assured that the government would extend all possible assistance to Indian citizens stranded in the Gulf region amid the ongoing Middle East crisis.Addressing a rally in Kochi in Kerala, PM Modi said the Centre was closely monitoring the evolving situation and was taking steps to support Indians…
