Akshay Kumar praised Raveena Tandon’s professionalism at the ‘Welcome To The Jungle’ trailer launch, recalling how she changed inside a generator van to save a sunset shot. The film features over 30 actors, is directed by Ahmed Khan, produced by Firoz Nadiadwala, and releases on June 24. Akshay Kumar is bringing the laughs with ‘Welcome…
Nandigram: Amid slogans demanding the chief ministerial post for him, Suvendu Adhikari held his first public meeting in Nandigram since elections on Thursday. As locals cheered for him, slogans of “Suvenduda apni Nandigramer, Suvenduda CM (You belong to Nandigram, you are our CM)” rang out loud, with Adhikari saying the decision was not his to…
The pilgrimage resumed Saturday JAMMU: The annual Amarnath Yatra resumed Saturday from Jammu after a six-day suspension forced by rain-caused disruptions, with a fresh batch of over 6,269 pilgrims leaving for the Kashmir cave shrine.The batch, 18th since the yatra started July 3, was flagged off in a convoy of 223 vehicles. “In view of…
Mumbai Monorail (Picture credits: Sanjay Hadkar) MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government has cleared the restart of Mumbai Monorail services, bringing the 19.54-km corridor between Chembur and Sant Ghadge Maharaj Chowk a step closer to resuming passenger operations after a nine-month suspension.The approval was conveyed on Monday evening to Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Ltd (MMMOCL), the…
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor NEW DELHI: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday pushed back against Union minister Kiren Rijiju over remarks suggesting that he had agreed the Congress could be seen as “anti-women”.The controversy stems from a conversation Rijiju referred to in an interview, where he claimed Tharoor had, in some sense, accepted the characterisation…
The Hindi pocket book has largely receded from public view. But Surender Mohan Pathak continues to thrill — one surprise twist at a timeThere was a time when Surender Mohan Pathak was everywhere. You could see his books hogging premium space in AH Wheeler railway bookstalls. You would find a fellow traveller on an inter-city…
Panaji: The state directorate of transport has suspended the trade certificate of luxury automobile dealer Bavaria Motors Pvt Ltd, Verna, for 90 days after finding that the company delivered a Mini Cooper vehicle in violation of provisions under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989.The order was issued by transport director, Pravimal Abhishek, following proceedings initiated…
Panaji: The Enough is Enough movement has decided to file criminal cases against senior govt officials and ministers for abusing their power and authority by granting development permissions at Karapur-Sarvan and ignoring violations at casinos operating in the state.While the movement has not named any minister or govt official, the leaders have clearly aimed at…
Lucknow: As the scale of devastation in the Vikas Nagar fire becomes clearer, appeals for help are pouring in across social media, with citizens and organisations mobilising support for over 1,000 displaced residents struggling for basic necessities.Among those leading the relief efforts is the AMU Old Boys Association Lucknow, which has stepped in to provide…
Lauryn Hill honoured with the Living Lifetime Legend award Veteran rapper and singer Lauryn Hill was recently honoured for her contributions to the music industry at this year’s BET Awards. Not only that, but the star was also honoured with a dazzling performance from some of the biggest names in the industry right now, including…
