NEW DELHI: Activist and engineer Sonam Wangchuk was released from Jodhpur Central Jail on Saturday after spending nearly six months in detention, with his wife Geetanjali J Angmo describing the moment as the end of a long and exhausting ordeal for their family.In a message posted on X shortly after his release, Angmo wrote about…
Global oil prices moved higher on Tuesday, recovering from a sharp drop in the previous session, as concerns over an escalation in the Middle East conflict and uncertainty around US-Iran diplomacy keeps the markets volatile.Brent crude climbed toward $104 a barrel, while US benchmark West Texas Intermediate rose nearly 4%, reversing part of Monday’s steep…
PM Modi with Om Birla (PTI image) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday wrote a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla praising him for his composure, impartiality and leadership after a no-confidence motion against him was defeated in the House. PM Modi also lauded him for upholding parliamentary decorum and ensuring the…
Priyadarshan’s ‘Bhooth Bangla’ is set to be one of the final on-screen appearances of veteran actor Asrani, who passed away last October. The filmmaker shared a long creative association with Asrani, with his last two films, ‘Bhooth Bangla’ and ‘Haiwaan’, featuring the actor. Interestingly, both projects also star Akshay Kumar.Priyadarshan opened up on Asrani’s legacy…
UAE’s Best Savings Tools in 2026: Apps, Budget Rules and Smart Money Hacks Explained As the cost of living rises across the Gulf, many residents in the UAE are searching for smarter ways to save money without sacrificing their lifestyle. From digital budgeting apps to automated savings tools and simple financial rules, a new wave…
R Praggnanandhaa (PTI Photo) French Grandmaster (GM) Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has ranked India’s R Praggnanandhaa in the third tier (B tier) for the upcoming Candidates tournament, calling it a bit of a “hot take”.While he made it clear that all eight players have a chance to win, he based his ranking mainly on current form rather…
Pakistan on Wednesday announced a temporary pause in its military operations against Afghanistan, according to a reuters report quoting information minister Attaullah Tarar.The minister said the decision was taken in view of Eid, and also following requests from Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.There was no immediate clarity on the duration of the pause or whether…
Wolfgang Puck orchestrates a culinary spectacle for the 98th Academy Awards Governors Ball, his 32nd year catering the event. A team of 120 chefs prepared over 70 dishes, including “fancy comfort food” like truffle chicken pot pie and steak, alongside global flavors and 2,000 edible gold chocolate Oscars. When the red carpet rolls out at…
Given the current situation in the Middle East, Dubai Global Village has cancelled its annual Eid Fireworks in 2026. Eid Al Fitr in the UAE is expected to begin around March 19, 2026, depending on the sighting of the moon. It’s an important update for travellers planning to visit Dubai during the holidays. Global Village…
MUMBAI: A day after HDFC Bank‘s non-executive chairman Atanu Chakraborty resigned citing concerns over practices inconsistent with his values and ethics, regulators, the bank’s board and management and the govt moved swiftly to contain a governance scare.Seeking to steady sentiment, newly appointed interim chairman Keki Mistry struck a firm tone while addressing analysts and reporters….