BHUBANESWAR: Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Wednesday urged the Odisha government to formulate a film preservation policy and take measures to save old Odia movies for the future generation. Bachchan said this while virtually joining the inaugural function of the 10th Film Preservation and Restoration Workshop India (FPRWI 2025), organised by the Film Heritage Foundation… Continue reading Bachchan urges Odisha govt to take measures to preserve old Odia films
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Lakshya Sen enters quarters in Japan Masters
KUMAMOTO (JAPAN): (Nov 13) Star Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen progressed to the quarterfinals of the men’s singles competition at the Kumamoto Masters Japan with a straight game win over Singapore’s Jia Heng Jason Teh here on Thursday. A 2021 World Championship bronze winner, Sen, seeded seventh here, prevailed over world No. 20 Teh 21-13 21-11… Continue reading Lakshya Sen enters quarters in Japan Masters
Trump wants skilled overseas workers to ‘train Americans’ then ‘go back home’: US Treasury Secretary
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON: (Nov 13) A day after US President Donald Trump defended the H-1B visa programme, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the “vision” is to bring in skilled overseas workers who train Americans and then go back home. “The President’s vision here is to bring in overseas workers, where these jobs went, who have the… Continue reading Trump wants skilled overseas workers to ‘train Americans’ then ‘go back home’: US Treasury Secretary
Cabinet decisions on exports to improve competitiveness: PM Modi
NEW DELHI: (Nov 13) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the decisions of the Union Cabinet regarding exports will improve global competitiveness and help realise the dream of self-reliance. The Union Cabinet, at a meeting chaired by Modi on Wednesday, approved the export promotion mission and a credit guarantee scheme for exporters. “Ensuring ‘Made… Continue reading Cabinet decisions on exports to improve competitiveness: PM Modi
Every other person could be having high blood sugar: Analysis of 4 million lab reports
NEW DELHI: An analysis of four million lab test reports by an online healthcare company in India suggests that every other person could be having high levels of blood sugar. About half of the men and women who tested were found to have had a high blood sugar or ‘hyperglycaemia’. Further, over 90 per cent… Continue reading Every other person could be having high blood sugar: Analysis of 4 million lab reports
IIM Udaipur Hosts ‘Startup Showcase & Pitch Day’ Organized by IIM Udaipur Incubation Centre and Saksham – The Entrepreneurship Cell
UDAIPUR: India, Nov. 12, 2025 The Indian Institute of Management Udaipur (IIMU) successfully hosted the Startup Showcase & Pitch Day, organized by IIM Udaipur Incubation Centre and Saksham, the Entrepreneurship Cell of IIM Udaipur, in collaboration with Zoho. The event brought together over 20 emerging startups from across India, pitching their innovative business ideas before… Continue reading IIM Udaipur Hosts ‘Startup Showcase & Pitch Day’ Organized by IIM Udaipur Incubation Centre and Saksham – The Entrepreneurship Cell
Dharmendra discharged from the hospital; family opts for home treatment: doctor
MUMBAI: (Nov 12) Veteran actor Dharmendra was discharged from the Breach Candy hospital in south Mumbai on Wednesday morning after the family decided to take him home for treatment, doctor treating him told PTI. The 89-year-old actor was discharged from the hospital days after he was admitted there for some tests, which were not disclosed… Continue reading Dharmendra discharged from the hospital; family opts for home treatment: doctor
All five Indians play out draws
PANJIM: Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi remained in the hunt for a place in the finals as all the five Indians drew their first game of the fourth round of World Chess Cup here on Tuesday. Erigaisi did not have to face too many problems against Peter Leko who was happy with a draw with white pieces.… Continue reading All five Indians play out draws
PM Modi meets former Bhutan King, appreciates his efforts towards building bilateral ties
THIMPHU: (Nov 12) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met with Bhutan’s former King Jigme Singye Wangchuck and said he appreciated his extensive efforts over the years towards further cementing ties between the two South Asian neighbours. “Had a wonderful meeting with His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo. Appreciated his extensive efforts over the years… Continue reading PM Modi meets former Bhutan King, appreciates his efforts towards building bilateral ties
Red fort blast: 2 cartridges, explosives among over 40 samples collected from site
NEW DELHI: (Nov 12) Two cartridges, including a live ammunition, and samples of two different types of explosives are among more than 40 samples that have been collected by the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team from the blast site near the Red Fort, officials said on Wednesday. Preliminary analysis suggests that one of the explosive… Continue reading Red fort blast: 2 cartridges, explosives among over 40 samples collected from site