Trigger warning: This article mentions death, reader discretion is advised.Marjane Satrapi, best known for her films such as ‘The Gang of the Jotas’ and ‘Dear Paris,’ as well as for her book, such as the ‘Persepolis’ series, has passed away. The novelist and film director was 56 at the time of her passing. Marjane Satrapi…
Kuldeep Yadav (Photo by @BCCI on X) NEW DELHI: India spinner Kuldeep Yadav says his attention is firmly on Test cricket as he prepares to spearhead the team’s spin attack in the one-off Test against Afghanistan.Despite a disappointing IPL 2026 campaign with Delhi Capitals, where he picked up only 10 wickets and the team missed…
India is set to hit the accelerator on its ethanol drive, laying the groundwork for a wider ethanol fuel network as it looks to cut down dependence on imported fossil fuels. Under the plan, ethanol dispensing stations will begin appearing in several cities, with the network set for a sharp expansion over the next two…
NEW DELHI: Grief-stricken family members, friends and acquaintances gathered outside Max Hospital in Saket on Wednesday, desperately seeking information about their loved ones after a devastating fire at a hotel in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar claimed at least 21 lives.The hospital’s waiting area was crowded with anxious relatives and friends poring over lists, making desperate phone…
Some people are more comfortable around crowds, and can easily be the center of attention. Some people get drained by social situations. Astrology says some signs of the zodiac are more apt to withdraw, go silent or mentally check out when it comes to overwhelming social situations. They may hate small talk and prefer silence…
As discussions around the soaring budgets of upcoming big-ticket films continue to dominate headlines, actor Manoj Bajpayee has weighed in on the trend, calling it nothing more than a publicity strategy.The actor recently shared his views during a conversation when he was asked about the buzz surrounding the reported budgets of Ranbir Kapoor‘s Ramayana and…
Suryakumar Yadav (ANI Photo) Former India cricketer and selector Saba Karim believes India’s T20 setup could undergo another major transition ahead of the 2028 T20 World Cup, with incumbent captain Suryakumar Yadav among the players whose place in the side could come under scrutiny.Suryakumar has struggled to replicate the consistency that once made him one…
India and Venezuela are looking to expand cooperation, particularly in the energy sector, as New Delhi moves to diversify crude oil imports amid supply disruptions linked to the West Asia crisis.Addressing a special media briefing after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s talks with Venezuelan acting President Delcy Rodriguez, MEA secretary (East) Rudrendra Tandon said discussions focused…
Vijeta Dahiya, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janta Party on Wednesday announced three spokespersons as part of its effort to “change India’s political discourse”. The move comes a day after activist and educator Sonam Wangchuk decided to join the online movement.The CJP, which began as a viral online phenomenon and turned into…
AriesYou are very likely in the best of health. You need to de-stress your thoughts so that there are no mistakes. Today is a good day to spend time with your near and dear ones. Your performance in academics can be a reflection of your apathy. You get time off to socialize. For some, the…