As the holy month of Ramadan progresses, schools and colleges across India are preparing for one of the most significant religious observances in the Islamic calendar. Eid-ul-Fitr, the festival that marks the conclusion of a month-long fast, is expected to bring a nationwide school holiday around March 20 or March 21, 2026, depending on the…
In an unprecedented surge of excitement, ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ has sold over 10 lakh tickets ahead of its opening, generating a remarkable Rs. 50 crore in advance sales, with Rs. 33 crore attributed solely to preview shows. This gripping espionage thriller, directed by the talented Aditya Dhar, is set to take the screens by storm…
LUCKNOW: A delivery executive working for a reputed brand in Mumbai was detained at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (CCSIA) in Lucknow after immigration officers recovered hydroponic weed worth around Rs 8.5 crore from his luggage, reports Arvind Chauhan .The accused was later handed over to the Customs Air Intelligence Unit. Mohd Imran Sorathiya, 48,…
MUMBAI: The rupee closed at 92.42/$, four paise firmer than 92.46, yet close to last week’s 92.48 record low. Losses stayed capped amid likely RBI support via state-run banks. Gulf tensions kept oil prices high, while US efforts to rally allies to secure Hormuz shipping lanes have made little headway. Brent crude rose over 1%…
NEW DELHI: India’s T20 World Cup hero Sanju Samson has opened up on his much-discussed exit from Rajasthan Royals, revealing that the decision stemmed from a simple realisation — his journey with the franchise had run its course.Now gearing up for a new chapter with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the upcoming Indian Premier League…
With a twinkle in her eye, Jane Fonda humorously remarked on the unexpected choice of Barbra Streisand, who starred alongside Robert Redford in just one movie, to pay tribute to him at the Oscars. Having worked with Redford in four films, Fonda felt a surge of affection and nostalgia for the ‘incredible man’ whose influence…
NEW DELHI: In a setback to Bengal govt on the eve of polls, Supreme Court Monday refused to entertain the state’s plea challenging the Centre’s decision to order NIA probe into the Beldanga violence in Murshidabad district in Jan.Appearing for the state, senior advocate Kalyan Banerjee told a bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and…
MUMBAI: Shares of IDBI Bank fell as much as 16.5% on Monday to Rs 77. The decline wiped out over Rs 16,000 crore in market capitalisation after reports said govt may shelve bids for a majority stake in the lender because offers were below its minimum price expectations. Govt has been attempting to sell its…
In a candid moment at the Oscars, actress Odessa A’Zion recounted her most cringe-worthy audition tale for Disney’s live-action adaptation of ‘The Little Mermaid.’ While trying out for the iconic role of Ariel, she completely blanked on the lyrics to ‘Part of Your World’ amidst a wave of nerves, leaving her feeling mortified. Halle Bailey’s…
Udhayanidhi Stalin (File photo) NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Monday said the Dravidian ideology practised by his party, the DMK, and the principles of Islam are “fundamentally the same”, as both teach “equality, love, and generosity”.“The religion that teaches equality, love, and generosity is our Islam. The principles of Dravidian…