File photo (Picture credit: AP) Asian markets slipped on Thursday after briefly hitting record highs, as rising oil prices and uncertainty over US-Iran peace talks dampened investor sentiment.Japan’s benchmark index surged past a historic milestone before reversing course. The Nikkei 225 briefly crossed the 60,000 mark for the first time, touching 60,013.98, but later fell…
Nikola Tesla died alone in Room 3327 of the New Yorker Hotel on 7 January 1943, at the age of 86, and the scene quickly became more than the end of a celebrated inventor’s life. He had spent his later years talking about a powerful beam weapon he called “teleforce”, while newspapers ran with the…
Kolkata: Politicians across party lines made a beeline to make the most of the last Sunday of campaigning before the second phase of polling. While several started early to finish by 11 am, some braved the heat even after 12 noon.Though the scorching sun was missing in morning, there was extreme discomfort throughout the day….
The wait is over for fans as Sanjay Leela Bhansali has officially locked the release date for his much-awaited film ‘Love & War’. The grand romantic drama is set to arrive in theatres on January 21, 2027, perfectly timed to dominate the Republic Day weekend.The film which brings together Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, and Alia…
CHENNAI: A G Perarivalan, a life convict, who spent three decades in jail for his involvement in the assassination of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi, enrolled as an advocate on Monday. He was released by the Supreme Court on May 18, 2022. After his release he joined a private law college in Karnataka and completed…
A former domestic help, Rahul, allegedly raped and murdered a civil services aspirant in South Delhi NEW DELHI: From a late-night assault in Alwar to a brutal killing in Delhi hours later, cops say the accused’s movements trace a disturbing pattern of escalating violence, pointing to a behavioural profile shaped by debt, addiction, resentment and…
Ameesha Patel has recently spoken about losing out on Lagaan, calling it a decision she respected rather than resented. Reflecting on the missed opportunity, she said there was no politics involved in the casting.“There was no politics involved. Ashutosh Gowariker was very honest. He felt I looked too fair and too educated for the role—my…
Bengaluru: A project that was promised to be completed in six months has stretched into a year-long inconvenience in Jayanagar. The delayed white-topping project on a major commercial stretch between 3rd and 4th blocks of Jayanagar has left traders and residents struggling with reduced access, declining business, and an all-round mess.Shivanand Naik, who runs a…
Chandigarh: With the Municipal Corporation (MC) having rejected the proposed 24×7 water supply project, the city will continue to depend on its existing network of tubewells. No further closures of operational tubewells are planned, sources said. Officials indicated that the decision has brought relief to several areas that rely heavily on groundwater for daily water…
Jaipur: In a significant step towards promoting inclusive sports and empowering para athletes, the Pushpa Jaipuria Foundation inaugurated a sports ground useful for para athletes and disabled cricket players on April 26. It is the first ground in India available to disabled athletes.The facility would be equipped with a modern Strength and Rehabilitation Centre, aimed…
