The top court’s comments came while hearing a petition filed by lawyer Shailendra Mani Tripathi, seeking a national menstrual leave policy, legal website LiveLaw reported., external Tripathi later told news agency IANS that he had hoped that working women would receive “two-to-three days of leave” to account for menstrual difficulties. The judges, however, said that…
Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar starring Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt and Arjun Rampal was one of the longest Indian movies at 3 hours and 34 minutes. Its sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge is now eagerly awaited and is expected to be the biggest blockbuster of Indian cinema, but its runtime has left the single screen exhibitors in a…
Veteran actor Rajendra Prasad has apologized for his remarks concerning M.G. Ramachandran, following backlash from the Tamil film industry. He explained his comments were made casually during an award ceremony and were later exaggerated on social media. Prasad emphasized his deep respect for the late actor-politician and sought forgiveness, promising such statements would not be…
Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: With back-to-back T20 World Cup titles in the bag, India have emerged as a powerhouse in cricket’s shortest format. The talent waiting in the wings is also immense. In two years, the Indian cricket team will be gearing up…
Kia India has expanded the automatic gearbox options on the Kia Sonet by introducing more affordable variants in its lineup. With the update, buyers can now opt for automatic transmissions from lower trims, making the Sonet one of the most accessible automatic SUVs in its segment.On the diesel side, the Sonet now gets a new…
The government has issued new guidelines in the form of strategic policy statements to two environmental regulators in a bid to reset regulation and fast-track homes, transport and clean energy. The Environment Agency is one of the regulators that has been given new directions by the government (picture: Alamy) Sharelines Government backs environmental regulators with…
For JJ Valaya, fashion has always been about storytelling — of journeys, dynasties and craft traditions that stretch across centuries. Now, as his label approaches 35 years, the designer is expanding that narrative into accessories. The newly-launched JJ Valaya Accessories marks the house’s first dedicated handbag line, with styles like an oversized velvet clutch, a…
As the Iran war disrupts global oil and gas supply, experts warned that related supply shocks to a critical chipmaking material – helium – could hurt semiconductor production and push already high chip prices even higher should the conflict persist. A byproduct of natural gas production, helium is a colorless and odorless gas used for…
Government of India is seeking to reduce emissions in ports, such as in Gujarat (source: India Shipping) 13 Mar 2026by Martyn Wingrove India’s ministry and directorate general for shipping and maritime has appointed a class society to accelerate digital developments and decarbonisation of ports and ships A branch of the Government of India has selected Lloyd’s Register (LR) Advisory to support its drive to introduce digital…
A dispute has erupted over the hit song ‘Enjoy Enjaami’ as Arivu claims he was not properly credited and has not received royalties, despite his significant role in its creation. Composer Santhosh Narayanan has refuted these claims, challenging Arivu to a public debate with evidence. The controversy has reignited discussions about artist recognition and fair…
