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Ahead of a series of exhibitions marking his 70th birthday, painter Samir Mondal explains how aboriginal art from Australia lent deeper meaning to his craft... [Read More]
17 March,2022 09:01 AM IST | Mumbai | Shunashir SenAttend a gig that features an unusual mix of West African instruments... [Read More]
15 March,2022 08:17 AM IST | Mumbai | Shunashir SenAttend a gig where a band will find itself in an unusual position while playing live... [Read More]
10 March,2022 08:50 AM IST | Mumbai | Shunashir SenA visiting musical act from Chennai promises to bring the roof down at a gig celebrating its 15th anniversary... [Read More]
10 March,2022 01:10 PM IST | Mumbai | Shunashir SenArtistes dissect album skits, a musical tool that has recently made a comeback thanks to stars like Adele... [Read More]
09 March,2022 09:09 AM IST | Mumbai | Shunashir SenAs we celebrate Children’s Day, it’s the perfect time to look back at some of our favourite television stars who grew up right before our eyes. From Balika Vadhu’s Avika Gor to Aladdin fame Siddharth Nigam and Jhansi Ki Rani’s Anushka Sen, these actors began as child artists and have blossomed into some of showbiz’s most loved faces.... [Read More]
13 November,2025 04:33 PM ISTSecurity personnel carried out searches at a house in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, after receiving inputs about the presence of suspected militants amid a high alert following the blast near Delhi’s Red Fort. (PICS/ PTI)... [Read More]
11 November,2025 09:17 PM ISTAs Indians get ready to witness the celebrated singer this weekend, it is time to listen to some of his most popular that are definitely going to be a part of his setlist... [Read More]
10 November,2025 07:55 PM ISTScores of Delhi residents, including parents and activists, gathered at India Gate to protest against the rising air pollution levels. The demonstrators demanded urgent government action as the city’s AQI dipped to ‘severe’ levels, with police later detaining several protestors. (Pics/PTI) ... [Read More]
10 November,2025 01:23 PM ISTUsha Uthup is undoubtedly a powerhouse of energy, charisma, and an evergreen voice. With her unconventional yet melodic voice, she has been redefining music for over five decades. Be it jazz clubs to Bollywood blockbusters, her deep vocals and vibrant stage presence have made her one of India’s most iconic singers. No wonder she enjoys the title of `Queen of Pop.` As the legendary singer celebrates her birthday, here are some of her most iconic songs. ... [Read More]
08 November,2025 04:57 PM ISTThe Piramal Group, along with the Ambani family, marked the launch of Piramal Finance’s much-awaited IPO at the NSE in Mumbai. Nita Ambani, Isha Ambani, and Radhika Merchant joined Anand Piramal for the ceremonial bell ringing. Anand Piramal thanked investors and shared the company’s vision for inclusive financial growth. (Pics/Yogen Shah) ... [Read More]
07 November,2025 12:24 PM ISTShiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray interacts with Maharashtra farmers during his four-day Marathwada tour. Pics/X... [Read More]
06 November,2025 03:36 PM ISTMaharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde addresses Shiv Sena party workers in Kolhapur on Wednesday ahead of the upcoming Maharashtra local body elections. Pics/Eknath Shinde`s office... [Read More]
05 November,2025 07:24 PM ISTMarjorie Taylor Greene has ignited a national firestorm by announcing a new bill to completely eliminate the H-1B visa program — a move that could force millions of skilled foreign workers to leave the United States. Her proposal removes the pathway to citizenship, phases out even the limited exemptions for doctors and nurses, and positions the bill as an “America First” overhaul of U.S. immigration.... [Read More]
14 November,2025 10:52 PM ISTAfter a record 42-day shutdown, President Trump signs the funding bill to reopen the U.S. government. Over a million workers lost pay, thousands of flights were delayed, and federal services came to a halt. Here’s how America finally got back to work.... [Read More]
13 November,2025 04:15 PM ISTAfter a record-breaking 40 days of political deadlock, the U.S. Senate has officially voted to end the longest government shutdown in American history. Lawmakers reached a bipartisan breakthrough following a tense weekend of negotiations in Washington, paving the way to restore essential federal operations. The agreement, which marks a rare cross-party compromise, provides temporary funding and outlines a framework for broader budget discussions expected in the coming weeks. Despite the breakthrough, more than 1.4 million federal employees remain without pay as government services begin the slow process of resuming normal operations. WATCH ... [Read More]
10 November,2025 06:27 PM ISTU.S. President Donald Trump lashed out at newly elected NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, calling his victory “a battle between communism and common sense.” Speaking in Miami, Trump mocked Mamdani’s name, hinted at cutting federal aid, and warned that New York’s leftward shift was “a preview of what Democrats want for America.”... [Read More]
06 November,2025 04:57 PM ISTA shocking video from Chicago shows armed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents storming a preschool and dragging a teacher out as stunned children and parents watch. The woman, identified as Diana Santillana Galeano of Colombia, was arrested at Rayito de Sol daycare during morning drop-off.... [Read More]
07 November,2025 01:04 AM ISTOmid Sarlak, an Iranian national, was found dead just hours after he posted footage of himself burning a portrait of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Local police have labeled the case as a self-inflicted gunshot, reportedly inside his vehicle. However, opposition sources and family sympathizers are calling the death suspicious, raising accusations of targeted retaliation. At the funeral, mourners publicly challenged the state’s narrative, chanting "They killed him" and "Death to Khamenei," marking one of the strongest public displays of dissent since the protests that erupted across Iran in 2022. WATCH ... [Read More]
06 November,2025 10:11 PM ISTDemocrat Zohran Kwame Mamdani has won the New York City mayoral election, securing a historic victory over independent candidate Andrew Cuomo and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa. At 34 years old, Mamdani becomes the first Muslim and the youngest person in more than 100 years to lead America’s largest city. The Indian-origin democratic socialist rose to prominence through grassroots organizing in Queens, where he previously served in the New York State Assembly. Mamdani’s victory represents a major generational and ideological shift in New York politics, one that may influence urban governance models nationwide. WATCH... [Read More]
05 November,2025 01:15 AM ISTRed swastikas and "Z"-style extremist markings were discovered sprayed across the gates and walls of the Magen David Yeshiva in Brooklyn just hours after Zohran Mamdani`s historic win as New York City`s first Muslim mayor. The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force is now leading the investigation, reviewing surveillance footage and tracing the suspect`s movements in and around the Gravesend neighborhood. WATCH ... [Read More]
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