Samantha Prabhu walks out of Bollywood films; is she going on long break?

Samantha Prabhu walks out of Bollywood films; is she going on long break?

After being diagnosed with a rare medical condition called Myositis, Telegu star Samantha Ruth Prabhu has been very inactive in the film industry. She also didn’t even promote her last release Yashoda, owing to her health condition. READ | Samantha’s Health Update: Actor gets hospitalized after Myositis Diagnosis If the latest buzz is to be … Read more

World Bank slashes China growth forecasts on Covid worries

World Bank slashes China growth forecasts on Covid worries

Beijing: The World Bank today slashed its China growth forecast for the year as the pandemic and weaknesses in the property sector hit the world’s second-largest economy. In a statement, the institution slashed its forecast to 2.7 percent from 4.3 percent predicted in June. It also revised its forecast for next year from 8.1 percent … Read more

Argentina govt declares national holiday for FIFA World Cup 2022 glory celebration with Messi and Co

Argentina govt declares national holiday for FIFA World Cup 2022 glory celebration with Messi and Co

Argentina edged past France in the FIFA World Cup 2022 final, and Lionel Messi won the only remaining trophy in his glittering career. In a tightly-contested summit clash at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar, Argentina and France drew 2-2 in regular time and then held each other to a 3-3 scoreline in extra time. It … Read more

I have tried to choose roles that have striking impact on screen: Bhumi Pednekar

I have tried to choose roles that have striking impact on screen: Bhumi Pednekar

Mumbai: Actor Bhumi Pednekar, who recently starred alongside Vicky Kaushal and Kiara Advani in ‘Govinda Naam Mera’, is being lauded for her performance in the film. READ | ‘I always envisioned moments like this’: Nora Fatehi after performing at FIFA World Cup 2022 On receiving overwhelming response from the audience for her role as fiery … Read more

‘Not optimistic about possibility of peace talks in Ukraine war’: UN chief

‘Not optimistic about possibility of peace talks in Ukraine war’: UN chief

UN chief Antonio Guterres has said he believes Russia’s war in Ukraine “will go on” and does not see a prospect for “serious” peace talks in the immediate future. Speaking to reporters during his annual end-of-year conference in New York on Monday, the UN Secretary-General said he strongly hoped that the war would be over … Read more

Meghalaya Elections: Suspended Congress MLAs join ruling party ahead of polls

Meghalaya Elections: Suspended Congress MLAs join ruling party ahead of polls

Guwahati: Congress legislators Ampareen Lyngdoh and Mohendro Rapsang have quit their assembly memberships and joined the ruling National People’s Party (NPP) in Meghalaya. They were part of the group of 5 MLAs who were suspended by Congress in February after they supported Sangma’s Meghalaya Democratic Alliance government, which also has BJP’s support. READ | India … Read more

India now ranks 3rd globally in scientific publications: US Report

India now ranks 3rd globally in scientific publications: US Report

New Delhi: India has jumped to the third position in the global ranking in scientific publications, Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh said on Sunday after a review of the functioning of the ministry. Mr Singh said that according to the National Science Foundation (NSF)’s Science & Engineering Indicators 2022 report of the United States, … Read more

‘I always envisioned moments like this’: Nora Fatehi after performing at FIFA World Cup 2022

‘I always envisioned moments like this’: Nora Fatehi after performing at FIFA World Cup 2022

Nora Fatehi has added another feather to her cap as she performed at the closing ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Sunday. The actress looked like a rockstar donning a black sequin dress, as she sashayed up and down the stage. On the occasion, Nora joined Balqees, Rahma Riad and Manal for the … Read more

After FIFA World Cup, Qatar determined to host Olympics games

After FIFA World Cup, Qatar determined to host Olympics games

After the World Cup earned Qatar both plaudits and censure, the energy-rich Gulf state is now starting a marathon to secure the 2036 Olympics and a place as a pillar of world sport. Even as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo scored goals and shed tears in Qatar’s multi-billion-dollar stadiums, its sports administrators were booking new … Read more

‘Please take it down’: Anushka Sharma slams Puma for using her images without permission

‘Please take it down’: Anushka Sharma slams Puma for using her images without permission

Mumbai: Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma took to her Instagram stories on Monday, to slam sportswear brand Puma for using her images without her permission. In the shared snaps, the ‘Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi’ actor is seen flaunting her toned abs in a neon yellow sports bra by Puma styled with a pair of cropped … Read more

‘South Indian film directors have more IQ, are more intelligent’: Piyush Mishra

‘South Indian film directors have more IQ, are more intelligent’: Piyush Mishra

Mumbai: Actor-Singer Piyush Mishra did not mince his words when speaking about why Bollywood is earning lower than South Indian films nowadays. In a conversation with ANI, the ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ actor said, “Directors of South Indian film industries are more intelligent, have more IQ, and are more innovative compared to us (Bollywood directors). It … Read more

‘We know what you suffered…’: Lionel Messi’s wife pens heartfelt note post World Cup win

‘We know what you suffered so many years…’: Lionel Messi’s wife pens heartfelt note post World Cup win

With talisman Lionel Messi rewriting history with La Albiceleste at the grandest stage of them all, his wife Antonella Roccuzzo has penned an emotional note following Argentina’s title triumph in the 2022 edition of the FIFA World Cup. Argentina defeated defending champions France on penalties after playing out a 3-3 draw in the FIFA World … Read more

‘Open up shops to spread love in market of hatred’: Rahul Gandhi jabs BJP over Bharat Jodo Yatra

‘Open up shops to spread love in market of hatred’: Rahul Gandhi jabs BJP over Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rajasthan:  Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today urged BJP leaders criticising him to “open up shops to spread love in the market of hatred” as he was doing through his Bharat Jodo Yatra. Addressing a poll rally here, he also asked each minister in the Rajasthan Cabinet to undertake a yatra once a month across the … Read more

Twitter users vote to oust Elon Musk as CEO

Twitter users vote to oust Elon Musk as CEO

San Francisco: Twitter users voted on Monday to oust controversial owner Elon Musk as CEO in a poll he organized and promised to honor, just weeks after he took charge of the social media giant. A total of 57.5 percent of more than 17 million accounts voted for him to step down. Musk, who is … Read more

CIA chief praises PM Modi’s view on nuclear weapons that impacted Russia-Ukraine war

CIA chief praises PM Modi’s view on nuclear weapons that impacted Russia-Ukraine war

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s views on the use of nuclear weapons had an impact on the Russians and could well have averted a global disaster in the context of the Ukraine war, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Bill Burns said, according to PBS. “I think it’s also been very useful that Xi Jinping … Read more