Gold prices eased in futures trade on Tuesday, even as retail rates showed a mixed trend across major Indian cities.Gold prices declined by Rs 610 to Rs 1.49 lakh per 10 grams in futures trade, as surging crude oil prices and escalating tensions in West Asia kept investors cautious and weighed on demand for the…
By the beginning of the 15th century, China possessed the most formidable navy that had ever existed. This fleet, known as the Treasure Fleet, was under the command of Admiral Zheng He and made journeys into the Indian Ocean, travelling to East Africa and even the Middle East. It was a clear indication of the…
Quote of the day by Banksy (AI-generated image) There are some quotes people read once and immediately move on from. Then some lines stay in the mind for hours because they touch something deeply human and slightly uncomfortable at the same time.This quote by Banksy belongs in the second category.It does not sound dramatic in…
Deepti Sharma’s five-wicket masterclass ensured India began their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup campaign on the right note, but Harmanpreet Kaur’s side will know there is still room for improvement when they take on Netherlands, who are T20 World Cup debutants, in their second group fixture in Headingley on Wednesday.India’s objective will extend beyond collecting…
Mahesh Narayanan’s Mammootty–Mohanlal reunion film Patriot has a strong plot, compelling ideas, stunning visuals, and impeccable background music. It leaves you with the feeling of watching a legacy project, even though it is not fan service to a large extent. Here is the thing: it deals with a serious and somewhat technical subject, and whether…
Long before Farah Khan became one of Bollywood’s most celebrated choreographers and filmmakers, her family’s story was one of extraordinary loss, not once, but twice over. Farah grew up in poverty after her father, filmmaker Kamran Khan, lost everything gambling on his 1971 film ‘Aisa Bhi Hota Hai’. But a lesser-known chapter of her family…
On match day, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will also lead tributes before the start of play. (Image credit: Agencies) BENGALURU: June 4, 2025 — a date that left an indelible scar on the city’s sporting landscape. The tragic loss of 11 lives outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s maiden IPL title celebrations continues…
One of the most iconic and entertaining characters played by Anil Kapoor is undoubtedly Majnu Bhai from ‘Welcome’, a role that continues to be loved and quoted by fans even today. The quirky gangster, known for his eccentric behaviour and comic timing, has achieved cult status over the years. Recently, the actor revealed that this…
Matthew Perry‘s live-in personal assistant, who had a central role in the “Friends” star’s descent into ketamine addiction and injected him with the fatal dose of the drug, was sentenced Wednesday to three years and five months in prison.Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett handed down the sentence to 60-year-old Kenneth Iwamasa in federal court in Los…
Jitesh Sharma (Video grab) NEW DELHI: India wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma has sparked a stir with his candid remarks on Pakistan, delivering a blunt assessment of the arch-rivals while discussing the mental side of high-pressure clashes ahead of IPL 2026.Speaking on a podcast with Ranveer Allahbadia, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru finisher addressed whether Indian players get…