In December 2025, it seemed like the final chapter had been written for Bengaluru’s iconic Urvashi Theatre, as the single-screen was slated for demolition by February 2026, marking the end of an era. The theatre, long a cultural touchstone, even saw its swansong earlier this year. The Kannada film Landlord, released in January 2026, was…
Image used for representation Patna: Allegations of unauthorised fee collection have surfaced at the Indira Gandhi Institute of Cardiology (IGIC), where some staff are accused of demanding money from patients and attendants in the name of medical tests and quicker processing, despite provisions for free or nominal-cost treatment at govt hospitals. The claims have once…
What helped build Howard Schultz’s Starbucks as we know it today. Image credit – Wikimedia Sometimes, small moments become turning points in building empires. Agree? This is the story of how a single espresso in Milan changed the way Americans drink coffee forever.The year was 1983, when Howard Schultz, during his visit to Milan, Italy,…
South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited under the Government of India, has announced a major recruitment drive for technical positions across its mines and establishments. The notification invites online applications for 1,055 posts, including Mining Sirdar, Dy Surveyor, and Assistant Foreman (Electrical). With all positions offered under T&S Grade-C and…
NEW DELHI: Former India selector Kris Srikkanth has opened up on one of the most debated omissions in Indian cricket history, admitting he still regrets leaving out Rohit Sharma from the 2011 World Cup squad.“I feel bad for him even today. I told Rohit last year, I am sorry. It’s not by purpose, but it’s…
Dianna Russini’s remarks about how her husband treats her spark outrage amid alleged affair rumors with Mike Vrabel.(Image via X) Mike Vrabel, the New England Patriots’ head coach, and The New York Times’ Dianna Russini’s alleged affair drama has sparked outrage across the league.While some stand by their side, others have slammed the two of…
By P Raja What is man, or for that matter, woman? The human body undergoes change every minute, every second, without our knowledge. We know that the body is present on Earth for a short span of time. We walk towards death unknowingly, and death walks towards us clandestinely. About the meeting point, God only…
Recently, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi revealed something extraordinary about Operation Sindoor, a revelation that cut through the noise of hyper-partisan commentary and reminded India what its military truly stands for. Speaking at the Ran Samvad 2026 forum in Bengaluru and separately on the podcast Before I Became Me, the Army Chief disclosed that during the…
Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma. (PTI Photo) Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head produced an extraordinary performance against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium, stitching together a record partnership in the IPL.Earlier, Ryan Rickelton’s sensational 123 off 62 balls, along with a blazing opening stand with Will Jacks (46), powered Mumbai Indians to a massive 243/5…
Several artists used the Academy Awards red carpet and stage on Sunday to protest not only the Trump administration’s immigration policies but also to advocate for Palestinian liberation, adding to growing artist-driven activism at entertainment awards shows.The presence of “BE GOOD” and “ICE OUT” pins at the Academy Awards drew less attention than last month’s…