Rishabh Pant and Sanjiv Goenka (X) Lucknow Super Giants have pushed back against rising speculation after a viral post-match moment involving owner Sanjiv Goenka and captain Rishabh Pant triggered widespread debate online. The controversy erupted following Lucknow’s six-wicket defeat in their IPL 2026 opener at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. While the result exposed…
Pawan Kalyan’s ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’ is performing steadily, crossing the half-month mark in theaters. The cop action drama has garnered significant box office numbers, with a strong opening and consistent collections. The film, directed by Harish Shankar, has achieved impressive worldwide gross figures, drawing audiences with its compelling narrative and star power. Pawan Kalyan’s latest…
In the early 2010s, a Bengaluru-based restaurateur curated a rotating menu of biryanis from across Karnataka, backed by extensive research. Much to the disappointment of OG foodies then, the venture shut down in no time, perhaps because there was no social media to amplify such a niche concept.In Karnataka, biryani is not merely a celebratory…
Pakistan has announced a sharp increase in petrol and diesel prices for the second time in less than a month, amid the ongoing Middle East war that has deeply impacted the global oil crisis.The latest hike is expected to worsen inflationary pressures and add to the economic burden on citizens already struggling with rising costs.The…
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission has opened the application window for recruitment to 115 Group B and Group C posts in the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board. The process, which began on April 2, 2026, will continue till April 22, 2026, with a correction window available until April 29.The recruitment, notified under Advertisement…
Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta critiqued the ‘Ramayana’ teaser, questioning the hype around its Oscar-winning VFX team, emphasizing that technicians, not companies, receive accolades. His earlier ‘Khoda pahaad… nikla chuha’ comment also drew parallels to the teaser’s mixed reception, with some viewers deeming the visuals disappointing. Read on to know more in detail. Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta has…
Zahraa Ilyas, a Bachelor of Commerce student at Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru, got placed with investment banker Goldman Sachs in July last year. Placements happen throughout the final year and she’s finishing her programme only this year. Zahraa’s is not a small feat if anxious conversations on vanishing entry-level jobs are to be taken seriously….
Oil prices rose sharply on Friday as tensions in the Middle East intensified, with the US launching more strikes on Iran, fueling concerns over the energy supply flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude, the global benchmark, climbed 7.8% to $109.03 per barrel after soaring beyond the $111 per barrel mark. At the same…
Todd Bridges, famed for his portrayal in ‘Diff’rent Strokes,’ has sought a divorce from Bettijo B. Hirschi, claiming that their marriage is ‘irretrievably broken.’ The duo, having met via a dating app and married in September 2022, announced their parting ways in January 2026. ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ fame Todd Bridges has filed for divorce from his…
On a weekday afternoon at a govt college in central Karnataka, the student notice board is crowded with circulars on examinations, scholarships and cultural events. What’s missing, however, are printed campaign posters, and hand-written appeals for votes or calls for debates that once defined campus life in the state. It has been nearly four decades…