Malcolm X (Image: Wikipedia) There is a photograph of Malcolm X that often circulates in books and archives; him mid-speech, eyes sharp, body angled forward slightly as if the words are pulling him ahead of himself. It is not a posture of calm reflection. It is urgency captured in stillness.That sense of urgency runs through…
At the Venice Film Festival, Nicole Kidman faced an unthinkable moment of sorrow when she received the news of her mother’s death just hours before accepting her Best Actress accolade. In the midst of grief, she drew upon her mother’s enduring spirit, embracing the powerful reminder to rise above adversity. Nicole Kidman is reflecting on…
Shreyas Iyer and Suryakumar Yadav (Pic credit: T20 Mumbai) NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer‘s first day as India’s new T20I captain could hardly have unfolded in a more dramatic fashion.Hours after the BCCI announced Iyer as Suryakumar Yadav‘s successor at the helm of the national T20 side, the two Mumbai stalwarts faced off in the T20…
An Indian man who converted from Hinduism to Christianity has failed in his attempt to secure asylum in Australia, with a tribunal ruling that he faces no real risk of harm if returned home.The decision was issued last month after Australia’s Immigration and Protection Tribunal rejected the claim. The said that the applicant’s fears of…
Rajpal Yadav, who recently made headlines due to a cheque-bounce case, is now gearing up for the release of his first film after the controversy, Bhooth Bangla. The teaser of the film dropped recently, and one moment that caught everyone’s attention was a scene where Rajpal slaps Akshay Kumar—a reversal that instantly reminded fans of…
Mumbai : Health insurance is steadily increasing its dominance in India’s non-life insurance industry, with its share rising to 40.8% in FY26 from 38.6% a year earlier. Health as a segment grew 15.4% to about Rs 1.4 lakh crore, even as the non-life industry grew 9.3%, with total gross direct premium income reaching nearly Rs…
A small clay tablet has offered a remarkably human glimpse into life 4,000 years ago. Researchers studying ancient Mesopotamian inscriptions in Denmark have identified what may be the world’s oldest known beer receipt, a written record of beer supplied for workers in the Sumerian city of Umma. Instead of chronicling war, kings or religion, the…
Actor Mike Mitchell, recognized for his iconic role as Stu in ‘Twisted Metal,’ was unexpectedly let go from the series just before its third season kicks off. Heartbroken by the news, Mitchell pointed to drastic changes and departures behind the camera as contributing factors. Famed actor Mike Mitchell, who is best known for his work…
India A players (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: India A’s thrilling tri-series clash against Sri Lanka A in Dambulla had everything — a tied match, a Super Over, controversy, and an ugly post-match altercation involving teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. But long after Sri Lanka A sealed victory, one question continued to dominate discussions: why was…
MUMBAI: A packet of milk, a simple thali meal, packaged consumer goods, an air-conditioner that’s almost a non-negotiable purchase now for many households amid rising temperatures, a box of paint, gold jewellery, a restaurant feast or an air-ticket—the war has hit low income and middle class Indians, making them pay more for a lot of…