As anticipation builds for ‘Ramayana‘ with Part One slated for a Diwali 2026 release, leading man, Ranbir Kapoor who plays Lord Ram, has shared fresh details about the ambitious mythological saga.Speaking to The Direct during the ‘Ramayana’ team’s appearance at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) 2026, Ranbir, co-star Yash, director Nitesh Tiwari and producer/DNEG CEO Namit…
NEW DELHI: A bill providing for punishment for any insult or obstruction to singing of Vande Mataram will be introduced in Lok Sabha in Parliament’s session starting July 20. The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, cleared by the Union Cabinet earlier, comes after guidelines issued by the home ministry made playing or…
Foreign bank fined AED20 million in UAE. The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has levied an AED20 million fine on a branch of a foreign bank following regulatory findings related to weaknesses in its compliance systems.In a statement, the regulator said the action followed examinations that found significant and repeated failures in the bank’s…
London’s 440m tiramisu sets Guinness World Record as 100 Italian chefs use 50,000 biscuits in historic feat / Image: BBC London has quietly delivered one of the most spectacular culinary feats: a team of more than 100 Italian chefs created a 440.6-metre-long tiramisu, officially recognised by Guinness World Records as the longest ever made.The record-setting…
There is a reason chefs keep anchovy paste, parmesan, tomato paste, mushrooms, miso or dried porcini close at hand. These ingredients add umami, that deeply savoury quality that makes food taste more complete and satisfying. Umami is not a single flavour so much as a sense of fullness. It gives dishes weight without making them…
A Pune trekker’s (L) death at Lohagad fort, initially ruled an accident, has taken a shocking turn. Police now suspect his fiancée (R) and her male friend deliberately pushed him into a deep gorge. PUNE: Pune police on Tuesday said the death of 26-year-old trekker Ketan Vishal Agarwal, initially believed to be an accident, is…
BTS has unveiled a symbolic teaser for their upcoming album ‘Arirang,’ titled ‘What Is Your Love Song?’ The animated clip, devoid of members, focuses on themes of love and memory, aligning with fan predictions of a concept-driven reveal. BTS has pushed its comeback campaign in a new direction with the release of a teaser titled…
Just a year ago, when Lionel Messi was asked whether he would feature in the ongoing FIFA World Cup in the United States, he kept fans on edge by downplaying the possibility. Lionel Messi has now find the back of the net in each of his last six World Cup matches. (AFP) Citing his age…
The first car from Sir Jonathan Paul Ive, or lovingly called Jony Ive, and his design firm is a Ferrari. Makes sense for this balance of history and personality. Luce, in Italian, means ‘light’. Perhaps the sort that’s presently steaming in through the window on a proper summer day, as I analyse this intersection. Ferrari…
Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL), one of India’s most widely held and closely tracked stocks, is going through a phase of pronounced underperformance. The stock has fallen about 15 per cent in 2026 so far, retreating from highs above Rs 1,600 seen in January to around the Rs Rs 1,330 to Rs 1,350 zone. Yet, short‑term…
