• Tuesday, June 17, 2025

In phone call, Modi, Trump resolve to promote global peace,…

PRIME MINISTER Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on Monday vowed to work towards a "trusted" partnership between India and US and advance global peace and security in their first phone conversation since the American leader's inauguration last week. Modi and Trump exchanged views on global issues, including the…

Guillain-Barre Syndrome: First death in Maharashtra; over 100 cases in…

A MAN suspected to have contracted Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) has died in Maharashtra's Solapur district, while the number of cases of the immunological nerve disorder in Pune has crossed 100, health officials said on Monday. This is possibly the first death in Maharashtra suspected to have been caused by the…

India’s cultural diversity, military might on display at Republic Day…

INDIA'S rich cultural diversity, military prowess, economic progress and the strides it has taken in sectors, such as science and technology, were on full display at the 76th Republic-Day celebrations on Kartavya Path in Delhi on Sunday (26), in the presence of Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto. President Droupadi Murmu led…

Google celebrates India’s Republic Day with ‘wildlife meets culture’ doodle

A SNOW LEOPARD in a Ladakhi dress, a 'tiger' wearing a dhoti-kurta holding a traditional instrument and a few other animals and birds representing different regions of India and its diversity feature in a special doodle by internet giant Google to mark the 76th Republic Day. The colourful artwork, which…

India vs England: Tilak Varma’s knock helps India score two-wicket…

TILAK VARMA'S fifty of rare brilliance helped India survive a top-order meltdown against England pacers and register a two-wicket win in the second T20I and take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series in Chennai on Saturday (25). Tilak (72 not out, 55b, 4x4, 5x6) cleverly used the extreme pace…

SS Rajamouli’s cryptic post hints at start of SSMB29 shooting

FILMMAKER SS Rajamouli has hinted at the commencement of shooting for his upcoming project, tentatively titled SSMB29. The film is said to star Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra Jonas. Rajamouli shared a cryptic post on social media, featuring a picture of himself holding a passport in front of a monochrome…

Health experts warn against risks of preterm deliveries by Indians…

HEALTH experts and social activists have raised concerns over the alarming rise in preterm deliveries among immigrant families in the US, including Indians, reportedly driven by fears surrounding proposed changes to birthright citizenship laws. According to media reports, families are opting for early cesarean sections to ensure their children are…

R Madhavan: Good performance critical to a film’s success

R MADHAVAN believes that today's cinema audiences are prioritising compelling performances over flashy visuals and big-budget promotions. He stated that regardless of a film's size, good performances are critical to its success. “Which is a great relief because if you don't have actors in your films who can truly get…

‘Sky Force’ earns ₹153 million on opening day at domestic…

ACTION film “Sky Force”, starring Akshay Kumar and newcomer Veer Pahariya, earned ₹153 million (£1.42m) net on its opening day at the domestic box office. The film, which released on Friday, has been billed as the untold story of India's first and deadliest airstrike. Producer Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films shared…

Rohit Sharma named captain of ICC’s T20 all-star XI; Bumrah,…

ROHIT SHARMA was on Saturday named captain of the ICC's T20 International Team of the Year 2024, which was predominantly Indian in its composition thanks to the side's memorable World Cup triumph in the format. The other Indian members of the all-star XI were pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who also…