Behind-the-scenes turmoil has been brewing on ‘The Royals’ since production on its second season kicked off. Back in May, reportedly that Bhumi Pednekar would not be returning to her role in the show (Love lost in palace, May 10), and last month director Jasmeet K Reen also stepped away from the project. Mitakshara Kumar, who…
Rupee gains 20 paise against US dollar NEW DELHI: Rupee began Friday on a strong note, gaining 20 paise from its previous close to 94.79 against the US dollar. The rise came as American currency weakened and the impact of the Reserve Bank of India’s structural forex interventions supported the unit.The gains, however, remained limited…
A quiet road in southern Illinois has an unusual distinction: it disappears from the traffic map twice a year, leaving snakes, frogs and turtles to cross without the threat of passing cars. Known as Snake Road, the route runs through the Shawnee National Forest between LaRue Swamp and the LaRue-Pine Hills limestone bluffs. National Geographic’s…
Govt raises petrol export duty, cuts diesel levy NEW DELHI: The government has raised the export duty on petrol fivefold to Rs 2.5 per litre from Rs 0.5, while cutting the levy on diesel to Rs 8.5 per litre from Rs 16. The revised rates came into effect on October 16.The export duty on aviation…
Sonipat’s golden harvest: How a Haryana city became India’s medal factory When Kushal Dalal picked up boxing gloves, his family didn’t say no. When he gave that up and decided on archery – because Kushal didn’t like the idea of hitting anyone and felt at home in “a peaceful sport” – they agreed to that,…
Martin Freeman, best known for his work on the ‘Sherlock’ series and his role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has reportedly married actress Rachel Benaissa after six years together.The 55-year-old actor and the 32-year-old French actress are said to have tied the knot earlier this year, keeping their wedding a secret, until their latest red…
Preliminary info: M7.0 || 123 km SW of #Vilyuchinsk (Russian Federation) A powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck the Kamchatka Peninsula region of Russia on Friday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said, citing seismic data.According to preliminary information shared by EMSC, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 140 km (87 miles), with its epicentre located…
File photo: Alexandros Paporakis, 19, has been charged over an alleged mass shooting plot that may have targeted a Hindu place of worship near Chicago A 19-year-old US man who allegedly told co-workers he “couldn’t wait to kill Indian people” was arrested over a suspected mass shooting plot targeting a Hindu temple in Aurora, near…
Mukesh Ambani owned Reliance responds to allegations involving Musk’s Starlink NEW DELHI: Reliance Industries has welcomed Elon Musk’s Starlink to India, saying it has never feared competition and that its own satellite services are also in the queue.The statement comes as a response to Musk’s repeated allegations that vested interests were obstructing Starlink’s entry into…
New Delhi: Another sporting flashpoint in India-China ties has cost weightlifter Charu Pesi a shot at the world stage, with the Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF) withdrawing the Arunachal Pradesh athlete from the upcoming Senior World Weightlifting Championships in Ningbo after Chinese authorities indicated that he would be issued a stapled visa.Sources told TOI that the…
