‘Neelira’ was screened in theaters on April 3, and critics and film enthusiasts quickly appreciated the movie. The harrowing depiction of the Sri Lankan civil war through emotional storytelling and real-life events kept audiences glued to their seats. Directed by Somidharan, the movie effectively depicted all elements of fear, survival, and human emotions with simplicity…
KOLKATA: Within three days of announcing poll dates on March 15, Election Commission (EC) has transferred 60 senior IAS and IPS officers in Bengal. Seventeen of them were named election observers in other states.In latest orders since the Model Code of Conduct came into force, EC Wednesday transferred 13 IAS officers, who were serving as…
Charles Goodyear accidentally discovered vulcanization. Image credit – Wikimedia Natural rubber was known for its weaknesses, such as being sticky at high temperatures and brittle at low temperatures, which made it unsuitable for extensive industrial applications. Charles Goodyear’s attempts to enhance natural rubber were underway in 1839. Then came the pivotal moment.Historical literature describes the…
Thermax reported a 18.7% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit for the fourth quarter at ₹244.3 crore, ahead of the CNBC-TV18 poll estimate of ₹219 crore. The company had posted a net profit of ₹206 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Revenue for the quarter rose 12.5% year-on-year to ₹3,428 crore from ₹3,046 crore,…
Rajinikanth is known not only for his blockbuster films but also for his witty and emotional speeches at public events. Recently, the superstar once again grabbed attention while speaking at a special event hosted by spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in Bengaluru. During the celebration of the ashram’s 45th anniversary and Gurudev’s 70th birthday,…
India vs Australia, 2010 (Photo: Screengrab) More than a decade after one of the most talked-about flashpoints in India-Australia cricket, former India pacer Zaheer Khan has finally revealed what he said to Ricky Ponting during their heated exchange in the 2010 Mohali Test.The incident, etched in cricketing memory, unfolded after Ponting was run out following…
Bengaluru-based IT services provider Wipro Ltd. expects to grow between -2% to 0% in constant currency terms for the first quarter of financial year 2027 on a sequential basis. The figure is in-line with analyst projections. Brokerages like CLSA, JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, UBS had projected the figure to be a negative 2% to 0%, while…
Motaz Malhees, a talented Palestinian actor, finds himself unable to attend the Oscars this year, despite his poignant film ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ receiving a nomination. Denied entry into the US, he reflects on the emotional weight of the project, which vividly captures the harrowing last moments of a young girl in Gaza. Palestinian…
Punjab Kings’ Marco Jansen and skipper Shreyas Iyer reacts after the match. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer did not hide his disappointment after they slumped to a fifth successive defeat in IPL 2026, calling the latest loss to Mumbai Indians “a tough pill to swallow”.Already eliminated, MI chased down 201 with…
UAE F-16 firing missile at Iranian drone Beachgoers in Dubai witnessed a dramatic moment up close as a fighter jet chased down and shot an Iranian drone right above them.According to reports, a UAE Air Force F-16 fired what appeared to be an AIM-9X Sidewinder missile to destroy the UAV, reportedly a Shahed-136 attack drone.The…
