Lucknow: The southwest monsoon covered Lucknow and the remaining parts of the entire state on Thursday, two days after arrival in UP.The monsoon advancement lacked the fanfare, with only light to moderate rainfall reported from various parts of the state, unlike previous years, when arrival used to bring heavy widespread rains. Heavy rainfall was recorded…
Participants showcasing their talent in Kathak In an effort to preserve traditional art forms, music and handicrafts, Jaipur’s royal residence, City Palace, transformed into a month-long training school. The recently concluded summer camp, organised by the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum, revived traditional art forms such as miniature painting, block printing and dhrupad singing,…
Screen grab from Hong Kong’s now deleted anti-drug campaign Hong Kong’s prison service has withdrawn an anti-drug video featuring AI-generated virtual K-pop idols after social media users said it, on the contrary, resembled a promotion campaign for illegal substances.The Correctional Services Department uploaded the controversial video, titled “Obsession: The Sugar-Coated Trap,” to its social media…
The actress laughed off headlines after discovering she had accidentally worn her maternity jumpsuit backwards.Image credit (Anne Hathaway Instagram) Anne Hathaway has responded with humour and grace after discovering she wore her maternity jumpsuit backwards during a recent outing in New York City. The 43-year-old actress took to TikTok on Wednesday, July 1, to react…
Last day to apply for RPSC RAS 2026 recruitment; 607 Rajasthan government posts on offer RPSC RAS 2026: The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), Ajmer, is closing the online application window today, July 3, 2026, for the Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services Combined Competitive Examination 2026. Eligible candidates who have not yet submitted their applications…
Cristiano Ronaldo with Portugal teammate Bernardo Silva (AP Photo) Cristiano Ronaldo and the Portugal national team paid an emotional tribute to their former teammate Diogo Jota after securing a dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia in the World Cup round of 32 in Toronto on Thursday.After the final whistle, Ronaldo wore Jota’s No. 21 Portugal jersey…
Stills from Belly Of The Beast Adapted from Kalki Koechlin’s book, The Elephant in the Womb, Belly of the Beast overturns conventional notions of gentle motherhood from the outset. Take the title, for instance. Drawn from the biblical story of Jonah being swallowed by a giant fish in the Book of Jonah, the phrase evokes…
Anmol Bishnoi moves Mumbai court to surrender in Salman Khan firing case (File Photo). MUMBAI: Almost eight months after he was deported from the US, alleged gangster Anmol Bishnoi, wanted accused in the attempted murder of actor Salman Khan on April 14, 2024 and currently lodged in Tihar jail in another case, has moved the…
In an age of instant texts and disappearing messages, here’s an opportunity to slow down and reconnect with the charm of handwritten letters. A 12-day celebration of India’s postal heritage at Bhartiya Mall of Bengaluru, from July 3 to 12, invites visitors to rediscover the art of letter writing, explore the fascinating history of stamps,…
VGP’s failure to provide scuba dive footage costs it Rs 55,000 Chennai: A Chennai consumer court has ordered VGP Marine Kingdom to pay ₹55,000 as compensation to a man for its deficiency in service. The marine aquarium collected charges to provide underwater footage. However, the promised video was never sent, and it gave conflicting explanations…
