• Thursday, May 01, 2025

Malayalam director Ranjith now faces complaint from male actor

A SECOND case for a sexual offence has been registered against director Ranjith on a complaint by a male actor in this district, police said on Saturday. An FIR under sections 377 (unnatural offence) of the IPC and section 66 E (punishment for violation of privacy) of the Information Technology…

Crimes against women: Modi calls for swift justice

PRIME MINISTER Narendra Modi Saturday underlined the need for swift justice in cases involving crimes against women and said that it will give them greater assurance of their safety. Modi also said the judiciary is considered a guardian of the Constitution, and that the Supreme Court and the judiciary have…

‘Babygirl’ leaves Nicole Kidman ‘exposed and vulnerable’

NICOLE KIDMAN expressed her feelings of vulnerability ahead of the premiere of her latest film "Babygirl" at the Venice Film Festival. In the film, Kidman portrays Romy, a New York CEO who risks her marriage by engaging in a sado-masochistic relationship with a younger intern. "This definitely leaves me exposed…

Preethi Pal wins India’s first track medal at Paralympics

PREETHI PAL won India's first athletics medal in a Paralympics track event as she clinched a bronze in the women's T35 100m competition with a personal best time of 14.21 seconds at the Paris Games on Friday. All the athletics medals India won since the 1984 edition of the Paralympics…

India, Pakistan brace for a rare August cyclone

COASTAL towns and cities in India and Pakistan braced for a rare August cyclone on Friday, as heavy rains and winds forced authorities to close schools and evacuate thousands. India's weather office said a deep depression had formed over land and was likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by…

Amitabh’s focus was tremendous: Javed Akhtar

VETERAN screenwriter and lyricist Javed Akhtar emphasized Amitabh Bachchan's professionalism and remarkable film output during an event in Mumbai. Speaking at the third edition of the Indian Express' Expresso series, Akhtar reflected on Bachchan's work ethic and his rise in the film industry, particularly through the 1973 action crime film…

Modi apologises for Shivaji statue collapse

PRIME MINISTER Narendra Modi on Friday apologised to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and those hurt by the collapse of the warrior king’s statue in coastal Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra. “Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is not just a name or a king. For us, he is our deity. Today, I bow my head…

Avani becomes first Indian woman to win two Paralympic gold

THIS is the first time in India's Paralympic history that two shooters have pulled off medals in a single event. Avani, who hails from Jaipur, endured a tough buildup to the Paralympics. She grappled with a host of health issues, including a gallbladder surgery, which forced her to take a…

‘Next question, please,’ Kamala Harris brushes off Trump’s race comments

"NEXT question, please". This is how Kamala Harris responded to a question in her first in-depth interview when asked about her Republican rival Donald Trump's remarks questioning her race. Fifty-nine-year-old Harris, who is of Indian and African descent, is the Democratic Party candidate in the November 5 presidential election in…

India can be among Maserati’s top 10 global markets: Official

ITALIAN luxury carmaker Maserati believes India has the potential to be among its top ten global markets in the mid term, according to the company's Head of Overseas Markets, Philippe Claverol. The company, which on Friday launched its GranTurismo model with prices starting at ₹27.2 million (£245,937.26), is also studying…