उमर अब्दुल्ला SRINAGAR: A day after chief minister Omar Abdullah hit out at Congress for its criticism over full rendition of Vande Mataram and wondered if the party wanted Kashmiris to be arrested, J&K Congress president Tariq Hamid Karra sharpened the attack on ally NC, describing Omar’s comment as “detached from reality and highly unfortunate”.“The…
Princess Alexandra of Hanover is engaged to Ben-Sylvester Strautmann after 10 years of relationship. Princess Alexandra of Hanover, the granddaughter of Hollywood legend Grace Kelly and daughter of Princess Caroline of Monaco, is engaged to her longtime boyfriend Ben-Sylvester Strautmann after nearly a decade together.Alexandra, 27, announced her engagement on Friday, sharing photographs with Strautmann…
The ongoing tussle within the Cine and TV Artistes’ Association (CINTAA) has taken another turn after a video showing actress Upasana Singh and former CINTAA members in an altercation with the police surfaced online. The video also features former president Poonam Dhillon and former vice-president Padmini Kolhapure. Amid the development, Upasana has alleged that Poonam…
A forgotten camera sent Ian Thorpe back, narrowly keeping him from the World Trade Center that morning. Ian Thorpe was only 18 when a forgotten camera changed the course of one September morning. The Australian swimming sensation was in New York on September 11, 2001, and had planned to visit the observation deck of the…
General:The day begins on a bright note, and you’ll feel it early. From the time you step out for your commute or sit with your morning tea, there’s a clear push of confidence around you. The Moon supports your learning zone, while Jupiter throws a helpful glance toward growth and guidance. That is why things…
New Delhi: Delhiites are making a beeline to head out of the city for an extended four-day weekend, with schools shut Friday due to Brics-related security curbs and Monday a holiday for some on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.Hoteliers are reporting a major spike in demand for nearby drivable getaways across Rajasthan, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh,…
Mumbai: For the first time, postgraduate diploma in management (PGDM) courses in the state will come under govt regulation. A recent notification issued by the state govt has brought admissions to these courses under a centralised entrance exam conducted by the state’s CET cell. The fees charged by these management institutes will also be regulated…
Once upon a time, watching a show meant giving it your undivided attention. Today, it could mean keeping something on while replying to emails, folding laundry or eating. The screen has become less a dedicated mode of entertainment and more a companion in the background. As streaming platforms have made content more accessible – and…
Solomon Pappaiah in ‘Sivaji – The Boss’ Chennai: For generations of Tamil audiences, Solomon Pappaiah’s booming yet genial voice, effortless Madurai dialect, quick wit and ability to turn an argument into entertainment made him virtually synonymous with pattimandram. Cinema, however, discovered something else in him: Pappaiah did not have to become an actor to hold…
Hyderabad: Farmer organisations on Friday demanded that the Telangana govt immediately begin recognising tenant cultivators under the Licensed Cultivators Act, 2011, and enable them to sell produce at MSP. They warned that further delay could deepen distress amid low rainfall and the El Nino effect.At a joint press meet at Basheerbagh Press Club on Friday,…
