Filmmaker Priyadarshan addressed claims of plagiarism for his upcoming film ‘Bhooth Bangla’. He clarified that the use of a phrase from Satyajit Ray’s ‘Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne’ was merely a common word, ‘Bhoot’, and not a melodic imitation. Priyadarshan emphasized his deep respect for Ray and explained the lyrical choice was contextually relevant to the…
Kane Williamson (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: New Zealand great Kane Williamson on Friday announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing the curtain down on one of the most distinguished careers in the country’s cricketing history.The 35-year-old’s decision marks the end of an era for New Zealand cricket, with Williamson stepping away from all international formats…
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaking during the Monsoon session of Parliament Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday pushed back Congress leader Jairam Ramesh’s claims that ordinary people could end up paying more for using the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), clarifying that any Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on digital transactions would be levied on merchants…
Life’s constant negotiations often feel like a rigged game, but Oxford professor Michael Wooldridge argues we can escape the ‘zero-sum mindset.’ Image Credit: Wikipedia Life is messy, life is unpredictable, and most of the time it’s one long series of negotiations. Whether you’re in the middle of a tense salary negotiation, trying to figure out…
The latest global happiness rankings paint a difficult picture, especially at the lower end of the list. Countries like Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, and Lebanon appear to be facing deep-rooted challenges that go beyond simple economic concerns. The data, which measures overall life satisfaction along with several social indicators, shows scores dipping below 4 for many nations….
Even as ‘Jana Nayagan’ continues its successful run in theatres, the film has now landed in legal trouble. A petition seeking an interim stay on the screening of Vijay‘s much-talked-about film came up for hearing before the Madras High Court. While the petitioner requested an immediate halt to the film’s exhibition and a review of…
PC: Wing-Chi Poon/ Wikipedia A prairie planted on a former cornfield in Illinois has shown how a carefully planned restoration can develop over time. At Nachusa Grasslands, a 6.25-acre field was converted into reconstructed prairie as restoration began in 2008, using seed collected from 176 species suited to dry-mesic, mesic, and wet-mesic habitats. Additional seed…
Salman Khan sold his Bandra West apartment for Rs 3.50 crore, bought in 2015 for Rs 2.88 crore, records show. The 758 sq ft flat, in Shiv-Asthan Heights, was registered July 9. This marks his second Bandra sale in a year, following a Rs 5.35 crore deal in 2025. Salman Khan has sold off his…
Ravi Kishan BOWS DOWN to Gen Z amid social media buzz: ‘Aaplog humko paataal se bahar nikal diye’ Ravi Kishan has been trending across social media, especially among Gen Z, for his candid remarks, unique dance moves, rendition of a Lord Shiva bhajans, and motivational words on a podcast. The actor recently expressed his gratitude to…
BENGALURU: Amazon’s quick commerce push in India is gaining early traction, with orders on its Amazon Now service growing about 25% month on month, chief executive Andy Jassy said during an analyst call, as the company ramps up investments in one of its fastest-growing markets. “We continue to expand our ultrafast delivery service, Amazon Now,…