While award shows often have high-end security, this time around, the Oscars will be one of the most protected events. With the Iran war and other world issues ongoing, security has been amped up to another level at this year’s award ceremony. Read on to know more about what is being done to ensure the…
Mayank Chakraborty becomes the first GM from Northeast India (Special Arranements) NEW DELHI: On Saturday morning, Rajib Dhar, the general secretary of the All Assam Chess Association, was having a good sleep. And why not? His protégé, Mayank Chakraborty, had just secured his final Grandmaster (GM) norm at the 8th GM Tournament in Sweden. In…
Waste criminals could soon face police-style powers as the government steps up its crackdown on the crime. Under a new zero-tolerance approach, the government is looking to expand powers under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) as well as the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) and other legislation to the Environment Agency and…
IITK invites foreign students to apply for RISE 2026 research internship programme The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur has opened applications for the Research Internship in Science and Engineering (RISE) programme for the 2025–26 cycle. The initiative allows foreign undergraduate and postgraduate students to participate in research activities with faculty members at IITK.Selected participants will…
Indian exporters and logistics providers are scrambling to limit disruptions from the worsening Middle East conflict by closely tracking shipping carriers, planning consignments earlier and exploring alternate routes, even as freight rates, insurance premiums and transit times rise sharply amid uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz.The main response from the exporting community has been defensive…
Smoke and flames rise from an energy installation in the Gulf emirate of Fujairah on March 14, 2026. (Photo by AFP via Getty Images) / – | Afp | Getty Images Oil loading operations in the port of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates have resumed following a drone strike and fire, according to media…
Netflix has opened a visual effects and innovation studio in India. Based in Hyderabad, Eyeline Studios spans 32,000ft2 and features technology for advanced visual effects and generative virtual effects, supported by a hybrid cloud infrastructure. Eyeline Studios opening (l-r): Shri Sanjay Jaju; Jeff Shapiro; Rana Daggubati; Anumula Revanth Reddy; Mahima Kaul; Monika Shergill; Shri. D….
Director Balachandra Menon revealed that Kamal Haasan exited the Tamil remake of ‘Ammayane Sathyam,’ titled ‘Kanden Seethaiyai,’ after just ten days of shooting. A discussion on set about a female character in disguise reportedly sparked an idea for Haasan to play a similar role, leading him to withdraw from the project. Veteran filmmaker and actor…
Ashish Limaye (TOI Photo) The eighth edition of the Times of India Sports Awards will be held on March 21, 2026, in Lucknow, celebrating the achievements of India’s finest athletes across multiple disciplines. The awards recognise performances delivered between January 1 and December 31, 2025, honouring standout displays at global championships and major international competitions….
Hakeem Shahzad Loha Paar of Multan has married an 18-year-old girl for the fifth time, drawing widespread criticism on social media. Hakeem Shahzad, previously in the news for multiple marriages, had earlier married Dania Shah, the ex-wife of late host Dr. Aamir Liaquat Hussain, with whom he has a son. His first wife died two…
