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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 SenVictorious MNS candidates from the Kalyan–Dombivali Municipal Corporation elections called on party chief Raj Thackeray at his residence `Shivtirth` in Mumbai following the Maharashtra civic polls 2026. The party secured five seats in the 122-ward corporation (PICS/ASHISH RAJE)... [Read More]
17 January,2026 07:42 PM ISTShiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray addressed the media a day after the BMC 2026 results, accusing the BJP of “mortgaging” Mumbai and vowing that his party will continue the political fight, saying it remains his dream to install a Shiv Sena (UBT) mayor in the city. PICS/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI... [Read More]
17 January,2026 06:01 PM ISTScenes of celebration and strong emotion were witnessed across Mumbai on Friday as the results of the BMC Election 2026 were announced. Pics/Ashish Raje... [Read More]
16 January,2026 11:14 PM ISTShiv Sena (UBT) candidate Tulshiram Shinde along with party workers on Friday celebrated victory in the BMC Election 2026 from Ward No. 40 in Kurar area of Mumbai. Pics/Satej Shinde... [Read More]
16 January,2026 05:40 PM ISTShiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) candidate Manisha Panchal has applied for re-election from ward number 72 (K-East) in Andheri East after being defeated by Bharatiya Janata Party`s (BJP`s) Mamta Pankaj Yadav. The counting for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Election 2026 is underway at Gundavali Mumbai Public School in Andheri East on Friday. PICS/SATEJ SHINDE... [Read More]
16 January,2026 03:10 PM ISTShiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) candidate Lona Rawat has been declared the winner from ward number 73 in Andheri as counting for the Mumbai civic body polls gets underway. PICS/SATEJ SHINDE... [Read More]
16 January,2026 02:07 PM ISTShiv Sena (UBT) workers and supporters celebrated enthusiastically after Milind Vaidya secured a decisive victory in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections 2026 from Electoral Ward 182 in the G North Ward (Mahim). (PICS/ ATUL KAMBLE)... [Read More]
16 January,2026 01:35 PM ISTVenezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said she presented her Nobel Peace Prize to US President Donald Trump, who described it as a "wonderful gesture of mutual respect." (Pics/X and AFP)... [Read More]
16 January,2026 10:10 AM ISTA major lawsuit is putting Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok under intense legal and ethical scrutiny. A New York lawsuit alleges that Grok generated explicit and nonconsensual deepfake images, including content portraying a woman as a minor. The case raises urgent questions about AI accountability, consent, platform responsibility, and deepfake abuse. ... [Read More]
16 January,2026 02:09 AM ISTA political and legal firestorm has erupted in Washington as Senator Mark Kelly files a lawsuit against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, alleging retaliation by the Pentagon following a video message that criticized the Trump administration and reaffirmed service members’ right to refuse unlawful military orders. The lawsuit claims that Kelly was threatened with formal censure and a downgrade of his retirement rank, a move that could result in reduced pay and benefits, after the video triggered backlash from both the White House and senior Pentagon leadership. Kelly argues the proposed actions violate free speech protections and due process under military law, and were initiated outside established military procedures. WATCH ... [Read More]
14 January,2026 01:25 AM ISTA major rail disaster has rocked Thailand after a construction crane collapsed onto a moving passenger train traveling from Bangkok to northeastern provinces. At least 12 people were killed and 79 others injured when the crane struck Special Express Train No. 21, causing multiple cars to derail and briefly catch fire. The crash occurred in Nakhon Ratchasima province, around 230 kilometers northeast of Bangkok, during morning operations.... [Read More]
14 January,2026 07:32 PM ISTIran is reportedly preparing to carry out its first execution linked to the ongoing anti-regime protests, raising fears of a wider campaign of secret mass hangings. Human rights groups say 26-year-old Erfan Soltani, arrested during demonstrations near Tehran, has been sentenced to death on charges of “waging war against God,” a capital offense under Iranian law. Activists claim he was denied a fair trial and access to legal representation.... [Read More]
14 January,2026 07:30 PM ISTIn a decisive pre-dawn operation, U.S. forces moved swiftly to intercept and secure the tanker M/T Sophia in international Caribbean waters, marking a major escalation in Washington’s crackdown on illicit maritime networks operating beyond the reach of global sanctions. According to U.S. Southern Command, the vessel, identified as a stateless, sanctioned tanker linked to sanctions-evasion routes involving Russia, Iran and Venezuela was apprehended before first light through a coordinated effort involving the U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Defense, and Homeland Security agencies. The operation was carried out without incident. WATCH... [Read More]
13 January,2026 01:30 AM ISTA viral video from Minnesota is drawing nationwide attention after an ICE agent slipped and fell on an icy street during an immigration raid. What began as an awkward on-camera moment quickly turned into a serious debate about training, preparedness, and public safety during federal enforcement operations.... [Read More]
12 January,2026 03:04 AM ISTA growing American presence in Greenland’s capital, Nuuk, is stirring unease across the Arctic as concerns mount over sovereignty, influence and the future of the strategically vital island. What was once welcomed as a symbol of alliance has become a source of tension. A new and imposing U.S. consulate structure, rising prominently along Nuuk’s main street, now dominates the skyline of the capital. Its visibility and the expanded U.S. consular staff, has sparked debate among locals who fear a deepening American footprint. Tensions escalated sharply after U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed remarks about acquiring Greenland, including suggestions of force. The comments triggered outrage in Nuuk, with residents rejecting what they view as insulting financial overtures and an unacceptable challenge to Greenlandic self-determination. WATCH ... [Read More]
12 January,2026 10:10 PM ISTThe US Senate has delivered a stunning political shock, advancing a resolution that would restrict Donald Trump from launching further military action against Venezuela without explicit congressional approval. In a rare bipartisan move, five Republican senators joined Democrats, signaling deep cracks inside Trump’s own party after the dramatic capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.... [Read More]
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