NEW DELHI: Former BJP leader K Annamalai on Wednesday criticised the Centre over its handling of the NEET controversy, alleging a lack of accountability despite repeated question paper leaks and questioning the delay in engaging with protesting students.The former Tamil Nadu BJP chief, who now heads the “We the Leaders” movement and is set to…
Veteran actor Jaaved Jaaferi believes that immense stardom can sometimes become a limitation for actors rather than an advantage. Referring to Amitabh Bachchan‘s career as an example, Jaaved said commercial pressures often prevent even the biggest stars from exploring unconventional roles. He also reflected on the younger generation of actors, the issue of typecasting, and…
The Speaker ordered Assembly marshals to remove Kunal Ghosh from the House NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Kunal Ghosh was suspended from the West Bengal Assembly for the remainder of Wednesday after he disrupted proceedings by interrupting rebel TMC Chief Whip Akhruzzaman during a debate on the Home and Hill Affairs budget.The suspension came…
US stock market today: With stock prices already trading close to record highs, companies are under pressure to at least meet the market’s elevated expectations. US stock market today: Shares of chipmakers and other companies that have benefited from the artificial intelligence boom retreated again on Wednesday, dragging Wall Street lower, while oil prices climbed…
NEW DELHI: French Grandmaster Alireza Firouzja was crowned champion of the fourth edition of the Chennai Grand Masters after holding Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi to a draw in the final round on Wednesday, while world champion D Gukesh endured a disappointing campaign, finishing last in the elite tournament.Firouzja finished the competition with 4.5 points after…
Jeetendra, who was once one of Bollywood’s most bankable and highest-paid stars, has also built a successful reputation as a real estate developer over the years. His entry into the property business, however, began with a remarkable deal involving legendary actor Bharat Bhushan, whose financial downfall forced him to sell his prized Pali Hill bungalow…
Shilpa Shetty’s premium restaurant chain, Bastian, has long been one of Mumbai’s most talked-about dining brands. The business grabbed widespread attention last year after author Shobhaa De claimed that one of its Mumbai outlets earned between Rs 2 crore and Rs 3 crore in a single night. While Shilpa later rejected those figures, her husband…
After months of uncertainty surrounding its censor clearance and an online piracy scare, Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ is finally gearing up for its theatrical release on July 23. Reflecting on the film’s challenging journey, producer Venkat K. Narayana has revealed that Vijay, Yash, and Sivakarthikeyan stood firmly by the team during the crisis. Calling Yash the…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Shreyas Iyer (ANI Photos) NEW DELHI: India captain Shreyas Iyer has thrown his weight behind teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe, expressing confidence that the youngster has learned from his difficult introduction to international cricket and is ready to make a stronger impact.Speaking on the…
With CM Vijay starrer ‘Jana Nayagan’ all set for its theatrical release on July 23, director H Vinoth has addressed one of the biggest controversies that surrounded the film during production. Rumours had claimed that scenes for the film were secretly shot during an event in Karur using multiple cameras, leading to widespread speculation on…