Villa Swagatam Indian laureate Sajid Wajid Sheikh Awarded the Henry Clews Prize 2026-2027, France Indian artist Sajid Wajid Sheikh has been awarded the prestigious Henry Clews Prize 2026–2027, marking a significant milestone in his artistic journey. Granted by invitation every two years by the La Napoule Art Foundation, the prize supports a sculptor through a…
Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan acknowledged inconvenience during a BJP-backed women’s march in Mumbai MUMBAI: Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan on Wednesday acknowledged that commuters faced disruption during a BJP-backed march in Mumbai’s Worli, but said a woman who confronted him over the traffic jam used inappropriate language.He said he apologised to the woman at the spot…
Stalin concluded his campaign in Kolathur after three days of canvassing votes across the city Chief minister M K Stalin concluded his 20-day-long campaign for the Assembly election with a promise—that his first signature after becoming chief minister for the second term would be to launch the scheme to give ₹8,000 coupon to women.“My first…
Kolkata: The fine art of bootlegging — once thought to be a fading relic of the past — has made a dramatic comeback in Kolkata, driven by the unprecedented 9.5-day liquor ban imposed ahead of the elections. From shadowy roadside exchanges to discreet home deliveries, an underground network of illegal liquor sales has sprung to…
Rajnath Singh (File photo) NEW DELHI: On the first anniversary of Pahalgam terror attack, defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday delivered a pointed message to Pakistan, without naming it, warning that if it “tries to create trouble” again, then “dot, dot, dot.” Reiterating India’s long-standing charge from Germany, Singh added that apart from one, “all…
Middle East on edge again: Two ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz Two vessels came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, further complicating fragile diplomatic efforts to bring the United States and Iran to the negotiating table.Earlier in the day, Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard opened fire on a container ship, damaging it…
MUMBAI: A study of respondents across Gujarat and Rajasthan said wider financial access has not fully translated into financial maturity or household resilience, pointing to gaps in retirement planning, understanding of compound interest, and preparedness for financial shocks in the two states surveyed. The report, Financial Maturity Index: A Survey of Two States, was released…
Ranveer Singh starrer ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ is refusing to slow down even as it enters its sixth week of release. As of April 22, 2026 which marks Day 35 since its theatrical release on March 19, 2026, the Aditya Dhar directorial is maintaining a steady grip on the box office, fueled by massive repeat…
The West Bengal Council for Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has announced that the Class 12th results will be declared on May 14, 2026 at 11 AM. An official press release has been issued in this regard.West Bengal Higher Secondary (HS) exam 2026 took place from February 12 to February 27, 2026. The official notice reads,…
Mohammed Nawaz (Image: Screengrab/X) Mohammad Nawaz has come under serious scrutiny after testing positive for recreational drug use during the 2026 T20 World Cup, triggering an official investigation by the Pakistan Cricket Board.According to ESPNcricinfo, the positive result emerged from routine testing conducted during the world cup earlier this year. Nawaz, 32, featured in all…
