Vishal Bhardwaj, Sreekar Prasad and Deepa Bhatia among 529 new invites for Academy membershipA distinguished group of 529 artists, including Indian talents like director-composer Vishal Bhardwaj, editors Deepa Bhatia and A Sreekar P...
25 Jun, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
He played cricket for UP, studied at DU’s Hindu College. The 9-time National Award winner now gets an Oscars roleAcclaimed Indian filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj, once a promising cricketer, has been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sci...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
India's upstart consumer brands are growing three times faster than the marketNew-age Indian brands are rapidly outperforming established FMCG companies, growing over three times faster and reshaping various consumer ...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
Quote of the Day by George Harrison: ‘It is better to be an outspoken atheist than...’George Harrison, the 'quiet Beatle,' championed honesty, stating it's better to be an outspoken atheist than a hypocrite. This reflects his...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
Hindustan Zinc signs MoU to explore green hydrogen for mining operationsHindustan Zinc is pioneering green hydrogen adoption for underground mining, partnering with Advantek Associates and Aero Eagle Automobiles...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.14 PM IST
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay turns 52; PM, leaders extend wishesTamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay celebrated his 52nd birthday, marking a significant occasion since assuming office. Leaders acros...
22 Jun, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
From Brahma Kamal to Night phlox: 7 rare flowers you will only see blooming under the moonlightDiscover nature's nocturnal wonders as several captivating flowers unfurl their petals only after sunset. From the famed Queen of the Night...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.50 AM IST
African Proverb of the Day: “A single bracelet does not… — Life lessons on teamwork, responsibility, support, collaboration and why unity is strengthAfrican Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “A single bracelet does not jingle.” The saying reflects the importance of cooperation...
20 Jun, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
Amitabh Bachchan admits one thing still keeps him awake at 83, despite a five-decade-long career and Rs 1600 crore net worthDespite enjoying a career spanning more than five decades, Amitabh Bachchan says work still keeps him awake at night. The 83-year-old actor...
20 Jun, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
India in talks with Russia's Rosneft to tap Siberian rare earth reservesIndia is collaborating with Russian giant Rosneft to explore Siberia's rare earth deposits, aiming to secure vital mineral supplies. These ...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.18 AM IST
Drishyam 3 OTT release in Telugu stopped as Mohanlal starrer faces legal trouble: Where to watch Malayalam, Tamil and Kannada language optionsMohanlal's Drishyam 3 has begun streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Malayalam, Tamil and Kannada, but its Telugu-dubbed version has been put...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
Telugu director just beat Hollywood's Clint Eastwood record with his comeback movie. How he brought his 40-year dream to lifeLegendary filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao has made history with his 61st directorial venture, Sing Geetham, a musical fantasy released a...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
This flower blooms only once a year for one night at this UNESCO site, just 500 kms from Delhi. Where is it and what else to see here?The Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is now open, drawing nature lovers to its vibrant monsoon blooms. Beyon...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
India learns to live with hotter summersIndia's summers are becoming unbearable. Extreme heatwaves are forcing families to change their lives. People are struggling to cope as tra...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
Akshay Kumar’s heroine became overnight star after her debut film, rejected Shah Rukh Khan’s movie, left Bollywood within six years. Who is Farheen?Farheen became an overnight sensation with her debut film Jaan Tere Naam. She rejected a role in Shah Rukh Khan's Baazigar. Later, she marr...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
The hidden genius behind Roja, Bombay, Slumdog Millionaire was not A.R. Rahman alone. Meet the maestro's 'brother' and mathematics graduate who finished Ghajini at 3 am and never woke upH. Sridhar, the unsung hero behind iconic Indian film soundtracks like Roja and Bombay, was a legendary sound engineer who partnered with A...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
Bharathiraja cause of death: Veteran Tamil actor-filmmaker dies at 84, one year after son Manoj passed awayVeteran filmmaker and actor Bharathiraja, a pivotal figure in Tamil cinema, has passed away at 84 in Chennai. Revered for bringing rural li...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.04 AM IST