Despite starring in one of cinema’s biggest franchises, Sean Astin said his earnings from ‘The Lord of the Rings’ were so modest that he was forced to sell his home.Image credit (Instagram) Sean Astin is best known for his pivotal role as Samwise Gamgee in ‘The Lord of the Rings’ trilogy, one of the most…
5 key battles to watch in today’s IPL 2026 match between MI and PBKS Mumbai Indians (MI) will take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 24 of IPL 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium on April 16, with the two teams entering the contest on contrasting trajectories.Punjab Kings have been one of the standout sides this…
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) candidate Srinath secured a decisive victory over Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader P. Geetha Jeevan, winning by a margin of 37,731 votes. Srinath polled 1,00,536 votes, while Geetha Jeevan secured 62,805 votes, marking a clear win for TVK in the contest.Thoothukkudi, a major port city in southern Tamil Nadu, has traditionally…
Ahmedabad: A 36-year-old IT professional, who had been missing for two days, was found dead inside his locked car near the Old High Court Metro Station. Preliminary police investigations suggest a sudden cardiac arrest, possibly following alcohol consumption, as a cold drink bottle laced with liquor was recovered from the vehicle.“The deceased has been identified…
Bengaluru: With summer heat intensifying across the city despite sudden evening showers, dust has emerged as a major concern for commuters and residents. Six months after deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar announced that Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) would rent 56 mechanised sweeping machines at a cost of Rs 613 crore, no new machine has been…
The incident took place at the Janakalyan Building in Dahisar East where the youth’s aunt stays. MUMBAI: An 18-year-old boy attempted to end his life by jumping off the balcony of a building in Dahisar East on Wednesday, but was saved due to the quick thinking of neighbours. The incident took place at the Janakalyan…
Indian-origin Winners Sweety and Sanju An Indian-origin family in Australia has turned a charity lottery prize into a windfall of more than $5 million after selling a luxury beachfront home they won last year.Sanju and Sweety, who live in the Perth suburb of Success with their three children, had initially won the MSWA Lottery Home…
Jaipur: The Rajasthan Congress Monday announced a protest march and siege of the BJP state headquarters in Jaipur on May 21 over the alleged NEET-2026 paper leak, demanding the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan and the dissolution of the National Testing Agency (NTA).The protest will be led by Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee (RPCC)…
Sajjan’s son manning the temporary shop. Guwahati: The annual Ambubachi Mahayog attracts lakhs of pilgrims. For many traders arriving at the annual congregation at the Kamakhya Temple, it is not just a spiritual gathering but a key source of income sustained through generations.Among them is 34-year-old Heena, from Rajasthan. She is from a family that…
Nepal seeks India’s approval for biometric National Identity card as travel document (ANI image) Nepal has formally requested India’s approval to recognise its biometric National Identity (NID) card as an official travel document for cross-border journeys, alongside passports and citizenship certificates.At present, Nepali citizens travelling to India, particularly by air, must carry either a valid…
