Sonu Nigam recalls how Pankaj Udhas’ melodies introduced him to the world of Ghazals
Mumbai, July 23 (IANS) Singer Sonu Nigam paid a heartfelt tribute to legendary Ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas. He recalled how his music played an important role in shaping his understanding of the genre. The singer shared that he never wants to forget his…
Nine Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy; trawler seized
Chennai, July 23 (IANS) The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested nine Indian fishermen and seized their fishing trawler for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) and engaging in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan territorial waters,…
Kamal Haasan: Nation has failed when its children are met with barricades, batons instead of answers
Mumbai, July 23 (IANS) Actor-politician Kamal Haasan shared a scathing note on the state of the country’s education system, saying a nation has failed when its children are met with “barricades and batons instead of answers.” Kamal…
CM Mohan Yadav says UCC has public mandate, hits back at Oppn
Indore, July 23 (IANS) A day after the Madhya Pradesh Assembly passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday mounted a strong defence of the legislation, asserting that it had widespread public support and would ensure…
PM Modi’s 3-nation visit reflects India’s expanding Indo-Pacific ties
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent three-nation visit to Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia constitute less a series of separate bilateral visits than a coordinated sweep through parts of the Indo-Pacific, where…
Pakistan: At least 18 people killed, 19 others injured as rains wreak havoc in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Islamabad, July 23 (IANS) At least 18 people were killed and 19 others injured in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province since July 19 due to heavy rains and flash floods, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) statement,…
Gurugram emerges as North India’s first 100 million sq ft office market: Report
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Gurugram has crossed 100 million square feet of total office stock this year, retaining its position as the largest office market in North India, a report said on Thursday. The report from commercial real estate services CBRE…
Donal Bisht: Watching myself on a 70mm screen was nostalgic
Mumbai, July 23 (IANS) Actress Donal Bisht, who has made a debut into Telugu cinema with “MRP”, says she has worked across television and web, but watching herself on a 70mm screen was nostalgic. Donal spoke about working in a completely new language and…
Oppn protests on Parliament premises, reiterates demand for Pradhan’s resignation
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Opposition MPs on Thursday staged a protest at Makar Dwar inside the Parliament premises over the NEET paper leak and examination irregularities, reiterating their demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister…
TN records higher revenue in first quarter despite drop in Central grants
Chennai, July 23 (IANS) Tamil Nadu recorded a modest increase in its overall revenue receipts during the first quarter of the 2026-27 financial year, driven largely by improved tax collections, even as transfers from the Union government declined.…