Director Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar has emerged as one of the biggest box-office successes of the year, surpassing the Rs 200 crore mark in India during its first run. Inspired by real incidents and crime syndicates in Karachi’s Lyari area, the film follows India’s covert fight against terror in Pakistan. The action drama stars Ranveer Singh,…
Indian-origin Redmond City Councillor Menka Soni has praised mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s successful campaign in New York City, saying it is a proud moment for the Indian community.“I have followed Zohran Mamdani’s entire campaign. My daughter is a big fan of his… I congratulate him… He established a connection with the people. Today, Zohran and others…
Hikaru Nakamura (GCL Photo) The Global Chess League’s third season is set to begin at Mumbai’s Royal Opera House, with American Gambits making their second tournament appearance.The team has announced World No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura’s participation as their Icon player, arriving Sunday morning. The squad includes Bibisara Assaubayeva, Richard Rapport, Vladislav Artemiev, Teodora Injac, and…
R Praggnanandhaa (PTI Photo) Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa believes the traditional world championship will remain dominant despite the upcoming Total Chess World Championship Tour, which will begin its pilot phase next year.The Total Chess World Championship Tour will become an annual event from 2027, featuring competitions in Fast Classic, Rapid, and Blitz chess formats, while…
NEW DELHI: The Union cabinet on Friday approved a bill which seeks to open the highly restricted nuclear power sector to private companies and also crucial for the country’s goal of achieving 100 gigawatt nuclear power capacity by 2047.The approval of the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, paves…
NEW DELHI: Only a few months back, Donald Trump had said that the US had lost India and Russia to the “deepest darkest China”. Now, reports indicate he wants the States to join a new grouping with those very countries, and even bring Japan into it. However, no official confirmation has been made regarding this…
$100,000 H-1B visa fee challenged by US Chamber and AAU as court hearing approaches The legal battle over the Trump administration’s proposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee is moving closer to a conclusion, as plaintiffs have filed their reply to the government’s defence. The US Chamber of Commerce and the Association of American Universities (AAU) are…
Mumbai: Bombay high court has upheld enhanced compensation for a Borivli (E) resident who was left permanently disabled after a May 2013 road accident. Justice Neela Gokhale on Thursday endorsed the Rs 1.10 crore revised compensation awarded by Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Mumbai, and increased it by Rs 10 lakh for ‘pain and suffering and…
Apples and pears are top-ranking fruits globally, both of which have been proven to be good for one’s health. Basically, they can help make the heart stronger. The regular consumption of apples or pears may result in lowering the risks of cardiovascular diseases, strokes, and type 2 diabetes. Also, they appear to be helpful in…
Rupee depreciation: Experts are of the view that this weakness may persist in the near term. (AI image) The rupee has been in a downward spiral versus the US dollar – hitting new historical lows and even crossing the 90 mark. The depreciation has been steep, and even more on a real effective basis. In…
