The journey to space rarely follows a predictable route, and for Anil Menon, it has unfolded across hospitals, disaster zones, military operations, and advanced space programmes. As NASA astronaut Anil Menon prepares for his first mission to the International Space Station in 2026, his story is drawing growing attention. It is not built on a…
A witty, meta-theatrical spin on King Lear, Nothing Like Lear blends humour and melancholy through a solo performance “I laugh, therefore I’m a fool.” When Vinay Pathak delivers this line as the goofy clown in Nothing Like Lear, it’s almost as if the play is tipping its hat to the Fool in King Lear, building…
NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government on Friday won the confidence motion in the Punjab assembly, with chief minister Bhagwant Mann asserting that the result had put to rest speculation about instability within the party.The motion was moved earlier in the day during a special one-day session, days after a setback in the…
Quote of the day by Benjamin Franklin (Image source: Wikipedia) Little things that matter make up human relationships. People from different cultures and times have tried to figure out how people should treat each other in everyday life. Benjamin Franklin’s quote of the day, “The best thing to give to your enemy is forgiveness; to…
Weeks of conflict have worsened Iran’s economic pressures, deepening strain on its financial system even as the Islamic Republic continues to function under a standoff in the Gulf following a truce and ongoing maritime restrictions.The situation has left Iran in a stalemate with the United States and Israel, with ceasefire talks stalled while key Gulf…
Rumours around a possible relationship between Vihaan Samat and Radhikka Madan have been doing the rounds since 2024, especially after she attended a screening of his film ‘CTRL’. Their frequent appearances together at events and subtle social media exchanges have only intensified the chatter, even though both actors have chosen to remain tight-lipped about their…
The Film and Television Institute of India has decided to re-conduct its entrance examination for all candidates after disruptions were reported at a Delhi centre during the April 26 test.In an official statement, the institute said the decision was taken after reviewing a report by a committee formed to examine the issue. Based on its…
NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad have moved swiftly to plug a gap in their squad, signing teenage all-rounder RS Ambrish as a mid-season replacement for the injured Shivam Mavi for the remainder of IPL 2026.The franchise confirmed the development on Friday after Mavi was ruled out with a groin injury.“Mavi, a right-arm medium pacer, has been…
From the Iliad to the Mahabharata , women have often been wrongly portrayed as catalysts of war. Atul Kumar’s Ambaa challenges this flawed notion and turns it on its head. Inspired by Aristophanes’ 5th-century BCE comedy Lysistrata , this satirical drama is reimagined for contemporary audiences. While Lysistrata shows women coming together to end the…
NEW DELHI: The Allahabad high court on Friday rejected a petition seeking FIR registration against Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi over an alleged controversial “fighting the Indian state” remark.Justice Vikram D Chauhan passed the order while hearing a petition filed by Simran Gupta, who had challenged a Sambhal court’s earlier decision rejecting her…
