• Friday, May 09, 2025

Data collection for Adani-led Dharavi redevelopment scheme this month

A FIRM led by Indian billionaire Gautam Adani will this month start to collect the data and biometrics of up to one million residents as part of the redevelopment of a slum area in Mumbai that is considered one of Asia’s largest. The survey will be crucial in deciding who…

Haley takes on Trump at South Carolina, her home turf,…

At a South Carolina barbecue joint, Nikki Haley attempted to inspire the crowd, despite polls indicating that Donald Trump is poised to significantly outperform her in the Republican presidential primary in her home state. “Head-to-head, Trump does not beat Joe Biden. I defeat Biden,” the former South Carolina governor told…

Hrithik Roshan: A special kind of Fighter

A STUNNING career filled with accolades, critically acclaimed performances and blockbusters has established Hrithik Roshan as one of the biggest movie stars of this generation. The Bollywood superstar has captivated audiences worldwide with his acting prowess, chameleon-like ability to transform into any character and magnetic on-screen presence. He has added…

India frees pigeon suspected of spying for China

A pigeon, held for eight months in Indian police custody, was finally released after being cleared of suspicions that it was spying for China. The bird was caught at a port in the financial capital Mumbai with “messages written in a Chinese-like script” on its wings, the Times of India…

Teaser for ‘Accident or Conspiracy: Godhra’ out

Makers of the upcoming movie Accident or Conspiracy: Godhra, starring Ranvir Shorey and Manoj Joshi, on Friday, unveiled the film’s first teaser. Actor Ranvir Shorey took to X to reveal the teaser. #GodhraTeaser is all yours! Do tell us in comments if it was an Accident or a Conspiracy. #GodhraTeaser…

South Indian superstar Vijay floats party ahead of general elections

South superstar Thalapathy Vijay on Friday officially announced the name of his political party as ‘Tamilaga Vetri Kazham’ (TVK). Vijay, in a statement, said, “We are not going to contest the 2024 elections and we are not going to any party. We have made this decision on General and Executive…

Netflix unveils series, films slate for 2024

Streaming service Netflix on Thursday announced the list of old and new series as well as movies that will be released on its platform in 2024. The streamer is bringing back Squid Game with its much-anticipated second season in 2024, along with popular shows like Bridgerton, Emily in Paris, and…

Actress Poonam Pandey dies of cervical cancer at 32

Actress and model Poonam Pandey passed away on Friday at the age of 32 due to cervical cancer, according to her media manager. A post on Pandey’s official Instagram account read: “This morning is a tough one for us. Deeply saddened to inform you that we have lost our beloved…

Nishant Malkani: ‘I have a long way to go’

DASHING actor Nishant Malkani has delighted audiences with diverse projects that have included dynamic roles in TV drama serials such as Preet Se Bandhi Ye Dori Ram Milaayi Jodi, Guddan Tumse Na Ho Payega and Rakshabandhan – Rasal Apne Bhai Ki Dhal. The versatile talent is currently playing the lead…

Cyprus sham marriage ring busted, European police arrest 15

European police arrested 15 individuals in Cyprus linked to an illegal EU migration ring that facilitated sham marriages between Portuguese and Latvian women and men from India and Pakistan, Europol said. Two of the main ringleaders were arrested in Latvia and Portugal and 13 suspects were arrested in Cyprus, the…