Farhan Akhtar-backed Manipuri film 'Boong' wins BAFTA Award in LondonThe film 'Boong' from Manipur won a prestigious BAFTA Award for Best Children's & Family Film. Director Lakshmipriya Devi accepted the awar...
23 Feb, 2026, 07.02 AM IST
Word of the day: IrascibleIrascible defines a person prone to quick anger and irritation. This temperament flares up rapidly, often at minor issues. The word highlig...
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Word of the day: GodwotteryGodwottery is a rare English word used to describe very fancy and over-decorated gardens or old-style dramatic language. The word started f...
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Word of the day: JimjamsDespite its cheerful sound, the word 'jimjams' refers to feelings of depression, anxiety, or nervousness, not pajamas. This informal noun, ...
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Word of the day: LudicWord of the day ludic meaning: Discover the word ludic, meaning playful and spontaneous. It encourages rediscovering joy in everyday life. ...
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Word of the day: FlibberigibbetWord of the day: Flibberigibbet is a lively English term used to describe someone who is overly talkative, flighty, or frivolous in charact...
21 Jan, 2026, 01.13 AM IST
Word of the Day: FloccinaucinihilipilificationFloccinaucinihilipilification is one of the longest non-technical words in English, which means the act of regarding something as worthless...
18 Jan, 2026, 01.08 AM IST
Bengaluru auto driver with two master’s and IAS dreams turns 15-minute ride into a life masterclass. Leaves the internet speechlessA viral video featuring a Bengaluru auto driver has touched hearts online. Despite degrees and multilingual fluency, he drives an auto with...
18 Jul, 2025, 07.05 PM IST
Wordle answer today June 18: Is puzzle #1460 too easy or deceptively tricky? Hints, clues, and best start words for your next winWordle answer today June 18 brings a fun twist with puzzle #1460, where the solution is a lively word linked to eating loudly. With only on...
18 Jun, 2025, 05.52 PM IST
Today’s Wordle Answer for May 14, Puzzle #1425: Hints, Clues, and Full Breakdown of the WordToday’s Wordle answer for May 14 is one of those playful, unexpected picks that can easily throw you off. It’s a fun word, but not one you’...
14 May, 2025, 05.56 PM IST
Book 'Calcutta On Your Plate' chronicles the evolution of Kolkata's culinary cultureIn her seminal book, Nilosree Biswas explores the socio-cultural context of Bengalis' love affair with food.
14 Jan, 2023, 04.45 PM IST
SpiceJet pilot gets poetic during in-flight announcement, Twitter finds it endearingIn the video, the flight's captain delivers the announcement in a quirky way.
17 Dec, 2022, 07.17 PM IST
The evolution of 'auntie', from a respectful greeting to an annoying titleRecently, actress Jahnvi Kapoor called Smriti Irani 'auntie'.
05 Jan, 2019, 10.58 AM IST
Bengaluru set to get own American-style English sitcom, 'Breakfast In Bangalore'The multi-camera sit-com is in the editing stage and is likely to premiere in November.
19 Sep, 2017, 11.58 AM IST
Why the conversational and quirky Hindi commentary is a refreshing change from EnglishThe World T20 has reached its climactic stage. Tune in to Hindi commentary and see what the folks have to say about the teams and the "wick...
31 Mar, 2016, 01.13 PM IST
Author Amit Chaudhari explores urban spaces in new novel"I am interested in the ordinary. And I am interested in magic. For me the magic in this novel begins with the title itself," Chaudhuri sai...
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