EC negates report of differences in commission over SIR NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Wednesday conceded that “operational queries or inputs” were raised by election commissioners S S Sandhu and Vivek Joshi on matters including the special intensive revision (SIR) exercise, but insisted that these pertained to the draft stage and were “part of…
Could Kate Beckinsale and Prince Harry have been a couple? Apparently, at least one person once thought they would make a rather interesting match.Before Harry met Meghan Markle, the Duke of Sussex was one of the world’s most talked-about single royals. And according to actress and comedian Sarah Silverman, she once encouraged her friend Kate…
Ilaiyaraaja has received another international recognition for his contribution to music, with a special commemorative stamp reportedly issued in his honour in Australia. The recognition celebrates the veteran composer’s five-decade journey in cinema and comes at a time when he continues to work on new film projects. For Ilaiyaraaja, who began his musical journey in…
The Autumn Equinox marks a time of balance, reflection, and the need for adaptability in our lives. As the nor’easter develops along the East Coast of the US, it highlights the uncertainty of weather and plans. Mindfulness can help individuals manage fear and anxiety during unpredictable situations. Letting go of unrealistic expectations and focusing on…
The expansion of higher-speed track infrastructure has been significant. Indian Railways is looking to up the average speed of trains and the length of railway tracks that are now capable of speeds of 130 kmph and above has nearly jumped five-fold since 2014. Yet, the overall punctuality remains at 77% in 2025-26, with only 3…
England’s Joe Root (AP photo) Joe Root entered another elite club on Tuesday, becoming the second-fastest batter in international cricket history to reach 23,000 runs during England’s first ODI against Sri Lanka in Durham.Root needed only three runs to reach the landmark and brought it up in typically stylish fashion, using his wrists to flick…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday delivered a split verdict on whether the challenge to the law governing the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners should be considered by a Constitution Bench.Under the law, the selection panel comprises the Prime Minister, a Union cabinet minister and the leader of opposition…
Julia Roberts (Photo: @daguicar1/ X) Julia Roberts’ name is synonymous with ‘Pretty Woman’, her iconic blockbuster movie, but she also built an iconic life offscreen.From her breakout charm in “Pretty Woman” to her Oscar-winning turn in “Erin Brockovich,” she’s spent over three decades as one of Hollywood’s most bankable, beloved stars, but away from the…
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) has announced that the India-made Nexon will be introduced in South Africa as the Tata Osprey during the third quarter of 2026. The compact SUV will become the fifth model in the brand’s South African lineup, alongside the Tiago, Punch, Curvv and Harrier. The India-made SUV will be sold under…
Here is all you need to know about Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey’s comedy series, ‘Brothers’. (Instagram) Eccentric duo Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson are back with yet another quirky drama piece; however, this time they’re playing themselves on screen. The OTT series follows the actors’ fictionalised lives and has already created quite a bit…
