Surat: Counting day in South Gujarat threw up a series of interesting political twists, with close contests, shifting equations and notable firsts across local bodies.In Songadh taluka panchayat, the BJP and Congress ended in a tie, winning nine seats each. A similar neck-and-neck contest was seen in Netrang, where both the BJP and Aam Aadmi…
Indian-origin Republican leader Vivek Ramaswamy has won the Republican nomination for Ohio governor, positioning himself for a high-stakes contest in November against Democrat Amy Acton.The biotech entrepreneur secured a comfortable victory over small business owner Casey Putsch in Tuesday’s primary, advancing to the general election in the key Rust Belt state of Ohio.Ramaswamy will now…
Rajasthan Royals players and head coach Kumar Sangakkara display Pink Promise Match jersey in Jaipur on Wednesday Jaipur: Rajasthan Royals have announced that the home fixture against Gujarat Titans on May 9 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, will be the franchise’s Pink Promise Match for IPL 2026, a marquee fixture dedicated to driving long-term social…
The upcoming film ‘Kara,’ starring Dhanush, has been creating strong buzz ahead of its April 30 release. Directed by Vignesh Raja, the film follows his successful debut ‘Por Thozhil.’ In a recent interview, Vignesh Raja revealed and explained a most unexpected choice of casting that the fans were curious about: Chaitra J Achar was the…
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…
Noida: Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) is set to establish a 300-tonne-per-day (TPD) compressed biogas plant at Astauli dumpsite, around 20km from Pari Chowk, in a major push for waste management and reduction of legacy garbage in the city. The authority has issued a request for proposal for the project, which is estimated to…
Donald Trump speaks with Dana White, left, during UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden in New York, N.Y., Nov. 16, 2024. (Brad Penner/Imagn Images) The UFC is set to stage one of the most unusual events in its history on June 14, and it will not follow its usual playbook. UFC CEO Dana White has…
Rafael Nadal back on court (Photo by @RafaelNadal on X) NEW DELHI: Tennis legend Rafael Nadal made a special return to the tennis court, but not in a usual setting. The Spanish legend stepped onto a temporary court set up inside Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu stadium, creating a unique crossover between tennis and football. Nadal…
This week begins with a steady glow. You’ll feel cheerful, motivated, and ready to handle responsibilities without complaining. There’s a good chance you’ll attend a family function or meet people you haven’t seen in a while. Those small conversations can lift your mood more than you expect. It’s a good time to take pride in…
Delhi govt to launch high-tech labs in four ITIs soon: CM Rekha Gupta NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday announced a comprehensive initiative to strengthen technical and vocational education in the capital’s Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs). According to the Delhi chief minister’s office, under this initiative in the field of skill development,…
