Lucknow: A humorous one-act play, ‘The Seduction’, was staged on Tuesday as part of the second day of a three-day theatre festival at the International Buddhist Research Institute, Vipin Khand, Gomti Nagar.The play was originally written by Russian playwright Anton Chekhov while it has been adapted and directed by Tushar Bajpai.The plot follows an arrogant…
Jaipur: The Jaipur Police Commissionerate Tuesday busted a fake call centre operating from Jagatpura that allegedly duped people on the pretext of providing E-Mitra retailer IDs. Nine persons, including four men and five women, were arrested, while a juvenile was detained and sent to a child observation home.Police suspect confidential data of applicants seeking E-Mitra…
After a year of uncertainty, precipitated by the protracted absence of a leaders’ summit, the Quad announced a series of initiatives in key areas like critical minerals, energy security and maritime surveillance in the Indian Ocean, along with a plan to build a port in Fiji, hoping to supercharge the grouping’s “global good” agenda. Indian…
Sir Derek Jacobi, one of Britain’s most respected stage and screen actors, has opened up about a lifelong belief that his appearance held him back from the kind of Hollywood stardom he once dreamed of. The 87-year-old, who has been a fixture in theatre and film since the 1960s and appeared in blockbusters including the…
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) is expected to announce the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2026 result soon on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Candidates who appeared for the entrance examination will be able to check and download their KCET 2026 scorecards once the result link is activated online. To access the KCET 2026 result, candidates…
Glenn Phillips (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru completely outplayed Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 Qualifier 1, winning by 92 runs after posting a huge total of 254/5. Rajat Patidar led the charge with a stunning unbeaten 93 off just 33 balls, smashing nine sixes and five fours. Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya also chipped…
You’ll put in a lot of effort today, without doubt. The Moon draws your nerves and Mars encourages you to hurry and you’ll be tense and anxious before the day is fully underway.However, there’s an upside to every day. You may make an acquaintance, perhaps through the neighbour you live with or a shared commute…
NEW DELHI: A 17-year-old boy was critically injured after being shot by unidentified assailants following an altercation at an eatery in Southeast Delhi’s Amar Colony area, according to news agency ANI. The incident took place after a PCR call was received at Amar Colony police station at around 7.54 pm. Preliminary inquiry revealed that the…
Summer Boost for BMTC as 1.5 Lakh Opt for Suburban AC Bus Services Bengaluru: Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation’s decision to introduce air-conditioned suburban bus services this summer has received a strong response from commuters.According to the transport corporation’s data, around 1.5 lakh passengers have travelled on 28 AC ‘Vajra Vistara’ buses operating on the Kanakapura,…
Chennai: A restaurant employee, who suffered 90% permanent disability in a road accident, has been awarded Rs 41.14 lakh compensation by the Chennai Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal.The tribunal directed IFFCO Tokio General Insurance Company to pay Rs 41,14,722 to Hakkeem, a resident of Sitharkottai in Ramanathapuram district, holding that the accident occurred due to the…
