Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has officially announced the interview schedule for the Odisha Civil Services Examination (OCS) 2026, bringing the selection process closer to its final stage.According to the notification, the personality test and document verification will be conducted from May 14 to May 20, 2026. The sessions will take place at the Commission’s…
Ian Nepomniachtchi and D Gukesh NEW DELHI: Russian Grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi has given a strong opinion on reigning world champion D Gukesh, saying the Indian teenager is currently vulnerable against almost every top player in the world. Speaking on the Sardinia World Chess Festival 2026, Nepomniachtchi said Gukesh has struggled for consistency since becoming the…
The Tamil spy action thriller ‘Mr X’, starring Arya, Gautham Karthik, R. Sarathkumar, and Manju Warrier, is now preparing for its digital release after completing its theatrical run. Directed by Manu Anand, the film hit theatres on April 17, 2026, and received mixed responses from audiences and critics. Even though the movie did not make…
MS Dhoni (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: The hopes of getting a glimpse of legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni in Chennai Super Kings’ final league-stage match of IPL 2026 against Gujarat Titans ended on Thursday. Dhoni has not featured in any game this season, marking the first time in IPL history that the former CSK captain…
The 2026 Academy Awards ended with a surprising post-credits gag that caught viewers off guard. Host Conan O’Brien appeared in a dark comedy sketch where his fictional promotion turned into a deadly trap. When the camera returned, the office plaque had changed to MrBeast. The joke referenced the Oscars’ planned move to YouTube in 2029….
Some dialogues stay with audiences long after a film’s release, and one of the most memorable lines from The Devil Wears Prada continues to enjoy cult status even today. While reflecting on the famous “Gird your loins” dialogue, Stanley Tucci revealed that the line was never originally part of the script and was added during…
Sharjah Ruler approves 330 municipal jobs/Image: WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved the recruitment of 330 Emirati citizens across municipalities in the emirate, in a move aimed at strengthening national workforce participation and improving public services. The initiative covers both university graduates…
The Antikythera mechanism has been described as the world’s first analogue computer since it was found in a shipwreck off the coast of Greece in 1901, but until now, we have not known precisely how it was configured inside. The Anticythera mechanism – a corroded chalcographical artefact discovered at a Roman shipwreck in 1901, has…
Director Atlee has now joined the growing list of celebrities praising ‘Karuppu,’ the latest film starring Suriya and directed by RJ Balaji. The filmmaker watched the movie recently and shared his excitement on social media. His positive reaction quickly grabbed attention among fans online. As ‘Karuppu’ continues to receive strong audience support in theatres, Atlee’s…
The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday approved an interim hike of around 21% in minimum wages for workers in Gautam Buddh Nagar and Ghaziabad, following large-scale protests by thousands of factory workers in Noida. The fresh minimum wage structure introduced across worker categories, will be taking effect retrospectively from April 1. The agitation, which had…
