William Dalrymple’s son, Sam, is carving out his own identity as an upcoming historian. His new book deals with the effect of the Raj on South Asia and the five partitions that reshaped it... [Read More]
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05 August,2025 07:37 PM ISTWhite House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is facing unexpected scrutiny after one of her relatives — labeled by DHS as a “criminal illegal alien” — was detained by ICE in Massachusetts. Bruna Caroline Ferreira, a Brazil-born former DACA recipient, was taken into custody in Revere after allegedly overstaying a tourist visa that expired in 1999. Ferreira shares an 11-year-old son with Leavitt’s brother, Michael, placing the incident directly in the White House’s orbit.... [Read More]
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30 October,2025 08:00 PM ISTA tragic bus accident occurred near Gholtir in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag district on June 26, when an 18-seater bus plunged into the Alaknanda River. The crash killed three people and injured several others. Two critically injured victims were airlifted to AIIMS Rishikesh for treatment. The bus carried passengers from Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Haridwar. Rescue operations are ongoing... [Read More]
26 June,2025 04:36 PM ISTTom Cruise returned to Cannes with Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, receiving a five-minute standing ovation that left him emotional. The cast’s dramatic red carpet entry featured a live orchestra but broke Cannes rules by taking selfies. In India, the CBFC muted some expletives for a UA 13+ rating, with Viacom18 accepting the changes. The film has made waves even before its release. ... [Read More]
15 May,2025 08:38 PM ISTPost the India-Pakistan ceasefire agreement on May 10th, Commodore Raghu R Nair, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Colonel Sofia Qureshi held a press conference in which they gave exclusive details on Operation Sindoor and exposed Pakistan’s lies. "While the Indian military will adhere to the ceasefire, we remain ready to defend India. Every misadventure by Pakistan has been met with strength and every future escalation will invite a decisive response," declared Commodore Raghu Nair.... [Read More]
10 May,2025 07:41 PM ISTSubhash Ghai’s cult classic Karz, the romantic thriller starring Rishi Kapoor, Tina Ambani, Simi Garewal, Pran, Prem Nath, and more, was screened at the Red Lorry Film Festival, marking its 45th anniversary. The special screening in Mumbai saw Subhash Ghai, Neetu Kapoor, Simi Garewal, and Tina Ambani in attendance. Tina wore a multi-colored co-ord set, Neetu opted for a white blazer with blue jeans, Ghai chose a black shirt and jacket, while Simi stunned in a white pantsuit.... [Read More]
21 March,2025 06:54 PM ISTIndia put on an impressive display, defeating England by 150 runs to clinch a 4-1 series victory in the fifth T20I on February 2, 2025. The match was highlighted by a brilliant century from Abhishek Sharma, whose knock was the backbone of India’s huge total. The English bowlers struggled to contain the Indian batsmen, and the scorecard reflected India’s dominance. When it came to the bowling, India was equally ruthless. Their bowlers made quick work of England’s batting line-up, sending them packing for a total of under 100 runs. The English side simply had no answers to India’s clinical performance, and they were bowled out in no time. The atmosphere at Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium was further heightened by a special guest. Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made a notable appearance, engaging with players like Suryakumar Yadav and Jos Buttler. His visit added a touch of celebrity to the occasion as he mingled with the cricketers ahead of the match. Fans were excited to see the British politician at the cricket ground, especially with the tension high after England’s disappointing performance in the series.... [Read More]
03 February,2025 11:44 AM ISTToday, as we remember the legendary Shyam Benegal, we’re revisiting an insightful interview where Mayank Shekhar caught up with him and Anurag Kashyap to discuss the past 40 years of cinema. Shyam Benegal shared his views on the term "parallel cinema," while Anurag Kashyap recalled their first meeting in 1993 when he arrived in Mumbai (then Bombay). From Bollywood`s evolving trends to social media trolls, the directors got candid during this fascinating conversation with Mid-Day. ... [Read More]
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