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Actor Shaam revealed Thalapathy Vijay’s motivation for quitting films to pursue politics, stating Vijay believes in full commitment to any endeavor. Shaam also lauded Vijay’s upcoming film ‘Jana Nayagan’ as a historic project, predicting its massive success. He further discussed his own career choices and admiration for directors like Durai Senthilkumar. Thalapathy Vijay‘s decision to…
Shreyas Iyer (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings may have opened their Indian Premier League 2026 campaign with a thrilling win, but skipper Shreyas Iyer found himself in trouble with the league for a slow over-rate during the match against Gujarat Titans in New Chandigarh on Tuesday.PBKS edged GT by three wickets in a…
The drier days of March are always marked by the hum of dutiful grass-cutting on our urban Midlands housing estate, and so I know I will have to look to the gutters and pavements to spot my favourite spring flower. Sure enough, the first one I see is blooming in a crack beside a crumbling wall…
Iran’s foreign minister acknowledges receiving messages from US envoy Iran’s foreign minister has acknowledged receiving direct messages from US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff. He told Al Jazeera that the messages didn’t constitute negotiations. US president Donald Trump has repeatedly described Iran and America as having talks over the war, while Pakistan has been a…
Representative image (AI-generated) Oil prices rose on Wednesday, with Brent crude climbing above the $100 per barrel mark and US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude also gaining sharply.Brent crude rose by 0.63 per cent to $104.63 per barrel. WTI crude rose by 0.95% to $102.34 per barrel, while WTI futures for June rose 46 cents,…
In September 2025, Dr. Rosemary Dzuvichu—a respected peace activist and former president of the Naga Mothers’ Association (NMA)—received a death threat on social media. Her alleged offense: years of advocacy demanding women’s quotas in urban local bodies (ULBs) in Nagaland, a right guaranteed by the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1993. The prolonged legal battle,…
Hollywood icon Julia Roberts, celebrated for her down-to-earth charm, shares a poignant quote: “If you love someone, you say it, right then, out loud. Otherwise, the moment just passes you by. Famed actress Julia Roberts, best known for her roles in ‘Ticket to Paradise’, ‘Leave The world Behind’, ‘Mother’s day’, and ‘Moeny Monster’ to name…
Lucknow Super Giants’ captain Rishabh Pant, second right, with teammates during a practice session. (PTI Photo) LUCKNOW: As Lucknow Super Giants gear up to face Delhi Capitals here Wednesday, the narrative writes itself. The stage is set, the lights are brighter than ever, and all eyes will turn to one man — Rishabh Pant. Leader,…
