Salman Khan is often praised for his generosity, and actor Manoj Bakshi recently shared two lesser-known moments from the sets of the 2015 blockbuster ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan‘ that, according to him, reflect the superstar’s humble nature. Bakshi, who played Qureshi in the film, spoke about Salman’s bond with child actor Harshaali Malhotra and also recalled an…
Rising tensions in West Asia and the possibility of disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could pose a serious threat to India’s tea exports to key Gulf markets, industry representatives have warned.The Tea Association of India said a large share of the country’s tea shipments to the Persian Gulf region moves through the…
What happens when a country expects its generals to be killed, its command centres to be bombed and its communications to be disrupted — and still plans to keep fighting?That question sits at the heart of Iran’s so-called “mosaic defence” strategy, a decentralised war doctrine built to ensure the state can absorb devastating early strikes…
From luxury truffles to everyday chocolate bars, foil has long been one of the most recognisable forms of chocolate packaging. While its glossy metallic appearance adds a premium feel, its purpose goes far beyond aesthetics. Chocolate is highly sensitive to heat, moisture, oxygen and strong odours, all of which can affect its texture, flavour and…
JEECUP round 4 seat allotment result 2026 The Joint Entrance Examination Council, Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP) has declared the JEECUP Round 4 seat allotment result 2026 for the Uttar Pradesh (UP) Polytechnic counselling process. Candidates who participated in the fourth round of counselling can now check their seat allotment status and download their allotment letter from…
The wolf may shed its fur, but never its nature: The timeless wisdom behind Italy’s most enduring proverb A politician promises to change after a scandal. A friend swears they have given up a harmful habit, only to fall back into it weeks later. A company rebrands itself after a public controversy, yet its culture…
Germany and the Netherlands, crash out in the opening knockout round. (AP Photo) The 2026 FIFA World Cup has produced a historic first, with two teams ranked inside the top 10 of the FIFA World Rankings being eliminated in the opening knockout round for the first time in the tournament’s history. Germany, ranked No. 10,…
Dharmendra’s omission from the Oscars’ In Memoriam segment sparked fan outrage, but his daughter Esha Deol believes he wouldn’t be bothered, valuing love over accolades. Hema Malini expressed disappointment, calling it a “shame” for the Academy to overlook the legendary actor, though Dharmendra was honored on the Oscars website alongside other Indian film personalities. Read…
Quote of the day by Xenophanes (Photo: AI) Xenophanes of Colophon (c. 570 – c. 478 BCE) was an ancient Greek philosopher, poet, and social critic. Born in Ionia (modern-day Turkey), he spent most of his long life wandering across the Greek world as a traveling poet after his hometown was conquered by the Persians.Unlike…
The JEE Advanced 2026 examination was conducted across various cities in the country on Sunday, May 17, for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), with IIT Roorkee as the organising institute. With the exam now over, candidates are waiting for the release of the answer key, result, rank list and the next steps…
