MUMBAI: “Stree” director Amar Kaushik says his upcoming mythological film “Mahavatar” with Vicky Kaushal is a huge responsibility and a story that he wanted to explore for a long time. The director, who is also heavily involved in shaping up the horror universe in Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films, said the prep for “Mahavatar” is on… Continue reading ‘Mahavatar’ a huge responsibility for me: ‘Stree’ director Amar Kaushik on Vicky Kaushal starrer
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Aussie allrounder Maxwell set to return for T20I series against India
SYDNEY: (Oct 24) Charismatic Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is set to return for the T20I series against India after recovering from a fractured wrist, while young pacer Mahli Beardman is a surprise pick in the squad for the high-stakes clash beginning in Canberra on October 29. The five-match T20I series, to be played after the… Continue reading Aussie allrounder Maxwell set to return for T20I series against India
Trump admin says it will contest lawsuits challenging USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee
WASHINGTON: (Oct 24) The US government has said it will fight lawsuits aimed at blocking the USD 100,000 fee imposed on new H-1B visa petitions, asserting that “for far too long” the system was “spammed with fraud” and must be overhauled to prioritise American workers. The remarks made by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt… Continue reading Trump admin says it will contest lawsuits challenging USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee
12 killed as Bengaluru-bound private bus catches fire in Andhra’s Kurnool
KURNOOL (ANDHRA PRADESH): (Oct 24) , Oct 24 (PTI) A Bengaluru-bound private bus from Hyderabad caught fire in this district on Friday after colliding with a two-wheeler, leaving 12 people dead, a senior police official said. Official sources indicated that the toll may rise. Among the deceased was the biker. According to initial reports, the… Continue reading 12 killed as Bengaluru-bound private bus catches fire in Andhra’s Kurnool
Study shows less than 20 pc of women in low and middle-income countries diagnosed with cancer at early stage
NEW DELHI: (Oct 23) Under a fifth of women in low and middle-income countries having breast or cervical cancer are diagnosed at an early stage, compared to two in every five in high-income countries, according to a study published in The Lancet journal, highlighting disparities in cancer care around the world. Too many women, especially… Continue reading Study shows less than 20 pc of women in low and middle-income countries diagnosed with cancer at early stage
Vikram Solar bags 148.9 MW order from Sunsure Energy
NEW DELHI: (Oct 23) Solar solutions provider Vikram Solar on Thursday said it has secured an order of 148.9 MW high-efficiency solar modules from Sunsure Energy. The modules, rated at 595 Wp, will be deployed across Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, a company statement said. Under this contract, Vikram Solar will supply its advanced M10R N-Type… Continue reading Vikram Solar bags 148.9 MW order from Sunsure Energy
Dharamshala International Film Festival 2025 to be held from Oct 30 to Nov 2
DHARAMSHALA: The 14th edition of the Dharamshala International Film Festival (DIFF) is set to take place from October 30 to November 2 at the Tibetan Children’s Village in Upper Dharamshala, the organisers announced on Wednesday. Celebrated as one of India’s leading platforms for independent cinema, DIFF 2025 will open with filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan’s “Homebound”, starring… Continue reading Dharamshala International Film Festival 2025 to be held from Oct 30 to Nov 2
Australia win toss, opt to bowl against India in 2nd ODI
ADELAIDE: (Oct 23) Australia captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in the second ODI here on Thursday.. India are unchanged, while Australia made two changes, bringing in Alex Carey for Josh Philippe and Xavier Bartlett in place of Nathan Ellis. Source: PTI News
Trump claims India to ‘almost stop’ buying Russian oil by year-end
WASHINGTON: (Oct 23) US President Donald Trump has reiterated his claim that India has agreed to “stop” buying oil from Russia and would bring them down to “almost nothing” by the end of the year. However, he said, it is a process and will take some time. Trump also said that he would try to… Continue reading Trump claims India to ‘almost stop’ buying Russian oil by year-end
Delhi: Four wanted Bihar gangsters killed in police encounter in Rohini
NEW DELHI: (Oct 23) Four wanted criminals allegedly involved in multiple cases of murder in Bihar were killed in a shootout with a joint team of Delhi Police and Bihar Police in Rohini in the early hours of Thursday, police said. The accused, identified as Ranjan Pathak (25), Bimlesh Mahto alias Bimlesh Sahni (25), Manish… Continue reading Delhi: Four wanted Bihar gangsters killed in police encounter in Rohini