The internationally acclaimed group BTS is under fire as backlash develops regarding the animated trailer for ‘Arirang,’ with accusations of racism and whitewashing coming to the forefront. Critics highlight the representation of Howard University – a central site in the history of the folk song – arguing that the portrayal neglects the presence of Black…
Salman Ali Agha during 2nd ODI (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: After the second ODI between Pakistan and Bangladesh at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Friday, Pakistan batter Salman Ali Agha was officially reprimanded for showing frustration after being run out. The incident happened in the 39th over of Pakistan’s innings when Agha was dismissed…
Dubai’s Global Village remains closed; Eid fireworks celebrations cancelled / Image: file Dubai’s popular cultural attraction Global Village will not host its traditional Eid Al Fitr fireworks celebrations this year, as the destination remains closed until further notice amid precautionary safety measures announced by authorities.The announcement comes just days before the expected Eid holidays, disappointing…
Gold prices have slipped in recent sessions even as geopolitical tensions escalated in West Asia, surprising investors who typically view the precious metal as a safe-haven during periods of uncertainty.It has been 14 days of intense military exchanges involving the United States, Israel and Iran. Over this period, benchmark indices Nifty and Sensex have declined…
The Pakistan Cricket Board on Saturday dismissed reports claiming that members of Pakistan’s squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup had been fined for failing to reach the semifinals of the tournament.PCB spokesperson Amir Mir rejected the reports circulating in sections of the media suggesting that financial penalties had been imposed on the players….
RBI Assistant recruitment edit window 2026 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has opened the correction window for the Assistant posts 2026. According to an official notice released by RBI, the candidates who successfully completed their application process within the deadline are allowed to correct their information between March 14, 2026, 00:01 hours, and March…
Bollywood’s Mr. Perfectionist, Aamir Khan, celebrated his 61st birthday with a flood of social media wishes. Stars like Jackie Shroff and Saira Banu shared heartfelt messages, with Banu recalling Khan’s support for Dilip Kumar. Singer Armaan Malik expressed admiration for Khan’s perfectionism, while ex-wife Kiran Rao sent warm greetings. Fans also lauded Khan’s impactful filmography….
Almost 130 years after Alfred Nobel’s death, the prize named after him continues to be among the world’s most coveted honours, recognising extraordinary achievements in fields such as physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, peace, and economic sciences.A widely recounted, though sometimes disputed, story about the Swedish businessman, chemist, and inventor of dynamite suggests that the idea…
Iran is considering allowing a limited number of oil tankers to pass through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, provided that the oil cargo is traded in Chinese yuan, CNN reported quoting an Iranian official.Tehran is working on a new plan to manage the flow of tankers through the key maritime corridor amid escalating tensions in…
Akasa Air on Saturday announced that it will introduce a fuel surcharge ranging from Rs 199 to Rs 1,300 on domestic and international flight tickets booked from March 15, citing a sharp rise in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.In a post on X, the airline said the…
