Actor Riteish Deshmukh received an overwhelmingly emotional welcome when he made a surprise appearance at a screening of his film ‘Raja Shivaji’ at a Mumbai theatre. A fan touching his feet in a moment of deep reverence has since gone viral, capturing the strong connection audiences feel with his portrayal of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Fans…
NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders are enduring a nightmare run in IPL 2026, still searching for answers after slumping to their fifth defeat of the season. They sit rock bottom with just one point, which came from a rain-hit fixture against Punjab Kings. The 2024 champions have faltered across departments – batting, bowling and fielding…
Representational AI image The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has made the study of three languages compulsory for students from Class IX starting July 1. The board has also clarified that there will be no Board examination for the third language (R3) in Class X.In a circular issued on May 15, CBSE said that…
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the construction of a four-lane access-controlled National Highway-927 from Barabanki to Bahraich in Uttar Pradesh at an estimated cost of Rs 6,969.04 crore, aimed at improving connectivity across key economic and logistics centres in the state, according to an official statement.The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) cleared the…
Hyundai Motor India has confirmed plans to launch two completely new SUVs in the country during FY27. The announcement was made as part of the company’s financial results for FY2025-26, where Hyundai also outlined its future growth and expansion plans for the Indian market.One of the upcoming models will be a new mid-size SUV powered…
Bengaluru-based EV maker Ather Energy is gearing up to expand its electric scooter lineup with a new, more accessible model. A test mule of the upcoming Ather EL01 has been spotted testing for the first time. Once launched, this EV will be a rival to models like the Bajaj Chetak and TVS iQube. Ather EL01…
Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar 2’ broke records even before being officially released. The movie outshone many milestones set by its own prequel and became one of the most successful films of the industry. Released on March 19, 2026, ‘Dhurandhar 2’ has completed 45 days run at the box office. The film is in its 7th week,…
Sixteen years after a controversy erupted over a joke on the television show ‘Comedy Circus Ka Jadoo’, the Bombay High Court has quashed the FIR filed against actor-host Shekhar Suman and comedian Bharti Singh, offering them long-awaited relief. The verdict came on May 1. For those not in the know, an FIR was filed against…
The potato is one of the primary ingredients used in the culinary arts of Bengal and has significance in various dishes. Used in different preparations and cooking techniques, this humble vegetable can be found in both daily and festival food. In most cases, choosing whether to purchase the Chandramukhi or Jyoti potato is done with…
AI-generated image used for representational purposes. India’s push towards alternative fuels has taken a major step forward with the launch of E85 fuel in Delhi. Introduced on World Environment Day, the new ethanol-blended fuel is priced at Rs 82.12 per litre in the national capital, making it around Rs 20 cheaper than regular E20 petrol,…