Bangladesh minister Ishraque Hossain raids a suspected drug den in Dhaka with a pistol in hand, sparking debate on social media A Bangladeshi minister triggered a debate on social media after carrying out a raid on a suspected drug den in a Dhaka slum on Saturday, armed with a pistol and accompanied by associates, at…
A Utah couple wanted a place where they could practise scuba diving without travelling to the ocean. Their solution was to build a $2 million backyard swimming pool with 360,000 gallons of water, a 90-foot man-made mountain, five waterfalls and an underwater tunnel that takes divers down to a depth of 26 feet. Called “The…
Geopolitical cues, earnings, foreign inflows & more to keep Dalal Street busy Stock markets are likely to track quarterly earnings, crude oil prices, foreign investor activity and developments in the Middle East in the holiday-shortened week ahead. Rupee’s movement against the US dollar will also be on investors’ radar, analysts said.Indian markets have risen for…
Shubman Gill had a disappointing return to domestic red-ball cricket, scoring just one run for Punjab against Chhattisgarh in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match in New Chandigarh on Sunday.The India Test captain is using the domestic competition to prepare for the upcoming two-match Test series against New Zealand.Gill came in to bat at…
Vijay Deverakonda has compared his period drama ‘Ranabaali’ to Hollywood films such as ‘Braveheart’, ‘Schindler’s List’ and ‘Inglourious Basterds’, describing it as an Indian, mass-market interpretation of historical cinema. Speaking at a promotional event in Vijayawada, the actor recalled how watching these films inspired his ambitions as a performer. His remarks come as ‘Ranabaali’ receives…
US President Donald Trump Donald Trump has taken a swipe at France over its history of revolutions, joking that Americans receiving his proposed $5,000 payment could head to the European country to “join the revolution” as protests over the cost of living and public services swept French cities.According to the transcript of his October 16…
Demi Moore’s Idaho home brings her close to the natural landscape of Sun Valley, where a river, mountains, and open surroundings shape life beyond Los Angeles. She lives in Hailey, one of three connected towns in the Sun Valley area, which she says feels cosy and familiar, with little main streets, mountains, and clean air.A…
Top-10 firms add Rs 3.65 lakh crore in mcap A strong week in the stock market added Rs 3.65 lakh crore to the combined market value of nine of India’s top-10 most valued firms. TCS led the gains, followed by Bharti Airtel and Infosys. Larsen & Toubro was the only firm in the group to…
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar believes India should stop searching for a direct replacement for Hardik Pandya, as the all-rounder brings a unique combination of batting and bowling that is difficult to match.Instead, he advised the team to consider players who can perform different roles while maintaining a strong bowling attack.Gavaskar shared his views after…
Actor Sikandar Kher has praised Rajkummar Rao’s performance in ‘Prahaar – The Ujjwal Nikam Story’, calling it a career-defining act. Sikandar, who plays defence lawyer Abbas Kazmi in the courtroom drama, shared a heartfelt appreciation post on social media, thanking Rao, director Avinash Arun and producer Dinesh Vijan for their contributions to the film. He…
