Renowned Pandavani folk singer Teejan Bai, a Padma Vibhushan awardee, passed away at 70 in Raipur after a prolonged illness RAIPUR: Legendary Pandavani folk singer Teejan Bai died at the age of 70 at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Raipur on Sunday after a prolonged illness.The Padma Vibhushan awardee breathed her…
Every four years, when the football World Cup comes around, there is, as a former colleague puts it, a quadrennial lament in India about our perennial absence from the ‘greatest show on earth’. This, despite the tournament having expanded to 48 countries in 2026 and the presence of countries like Curacao, a tiny Caribbean nation…
Alia Bhatt and Sharvari’s action-packed spy-thriller ‘Alpha’ earns over Rs 37 crore worldwide.(Image Credit: Instagram) Alia Bhatt made her spy-verse debut with YRF’s ‘Alpha,’ which released this Friday, on July 3, 2026. Alongside Alia, the movie stars Sharvari in the lead role, and their effortless camaraderie is garnering audience attention. The movie is also keeping…
Kylian Mbappé’s penalty sealed a narrow 1-0 victory for France against Paraguay, ensuring their spot in the quarter-finals. (AP Photo) On a day when the city toasted the 250th anniversary of American independence with patriotic fervour, it was French talisman Kylian Mbappe who stole the limelight at the Lincoln Financial Field. The Real Madrid superstar…
Monsoon in central India (PTI) NEW DELHI: A well-marked low-pressure area that has developed over northwest Bay of Bengal will help monsoon continue in “active phase” over central parts of the country over the next 4-5 days, IMD said on Saturday, when the cumulative (June 1-July 4) rainfall deficit dropped to nearly 27% from 40%…
Mexico returned $1 million worth of gifted Rolex watches to avoid potential FIFA ethics violations ahead of their World Cup clash with England/ Image: X Mexico’s preparations for their biggest match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 have taken an unexpected off-field turn after the squad narrowly avoided a potential FIFA ethics issue by returning…
Representative image (AP) NEW DELHI: A new era of cyber threats is coming to the roads. As vehicles become smarter, with more software driving systems, the risk of malware attacks is no longer science fiction. In response, the road transport ministry has proposed sweeping rules to make cybersecurity and software update management mandatory for vehicles…
Lucknow: Getting a coaching centre registered in UP will become tougher, with the state govt tightening safety scrutiny after the Aliganj fire tragedy. Coaching institutes will not be allowed to operate unless they meet all mandatory safety and regulatory norms.The move comes in the wake of the Jun 22 Aliganj fire that claimed 15 lives….
Char Dham note becomes ACB’s smoking gun in DSP assets case Hyderabad: What appears to have been a deeply personal note written before a spiritual journey has now emerged as one of the significant pieces of evidence in the Anti-Corruption Bureau’s disproportionate assets (DA) case against deputy superintendent of police Sankireddy Bheem Reddy.Before leaving for…
The bag in which Gopal allegedly transported and disposed of his father’s body at a location around 3.5 km from their Milan Pally home Kolkata: An engineering graduate allegedly murdered his father after being denied money for a vacation. The accused, Rajoshree Roychowdhury alias Gopal (30), has been arrested and has reportedly confessed to the…