In a film industry that thrives on stardom and self-promotion, Nawazuddin Siddiqui is refreshingly different. The acclaimed actor, known for some of Hindi cinema’s most powerful performances, says he still does not consider himself a good actor, let alone an icon. Let’s learn more about what the actor has to say in detail. Nawazuddin Siddiqui…
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie’s police security detail was attacked Thursday evening near the edge of the city’s drug-plagued Tenderloin District, leaving one officer bleeding from the back of his head after a chaotic street confrontation.The mayor was not hurt in the incident, which unfolded just before 6 pm near Cedar Street, according to New…
Bangladesh cricketers (AP Photo) In a dramatic turn, the Bangladesh government has decided to launch a fresh probe into whether the country’s withdrawal from the just-concluded ICC Twenty20 World Cup amounted to a failure of sports diplomacy, a day after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) requested the sports ministry to shut down an earlier investigation…
The windfall tax was introduced to ensure that adequate domestic supplies of petroleum products remain available. (AI image) The windfall tax on exports of diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) has been lowered effective May 1, 2026. The excise duty on petrol and diesel sold in the domestic market will remain unchanged. The levy on…
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Wednesday released an audio message of US naval forces warning vessels against attempting to breach its ongoing blockade of Iranian ports.In a post on X, United States Central Command said US naval vessels are actively patrolling the Gulf of Oman as part of the blockade. “US forces are…
A Reddit post detailing repeated US visa rejections for an Indian family has sparked discussion online about how difficult it can be to secure a visitor visa even after multiple attempts and stronger documentation.“Parents denied US tourist visa 4 times over 9 years from India — what are we doing wrong? Is there any hope…
Wall Street benchmarks closed at record highs on Friday, as easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia fuelled a broad risk rally across global markets, sending equities higher and oil lower.The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite notched their third straight record closes, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average posted its strongest finish since late February. Gains…
Aamir Khan made a rare appearance with his family at the special screening of Ek Din in Mumbai on April 28, and a candid moment from the evening quickly grabbed attention online. The film, starring Junaid Khan and Sai Pallavi, saw Aamir arriving with his children Ira Khan and Junaid, from his first marriage to…
An Easter ceasefire between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy quickly unravelled on Sunday, with both Russia and Ukraine accusing each other of thousands of violations despite a temporary pause in fighting for the Orthodox holiday.The 32-hour truce, ordered by Moscow from Saturday evening, had been presented as a humanitarian gesture, with Kyiv agreeing to observe…
Resurfaced 3,300-year-old Egyptian document hints at biblical giants being real/ Image: British Museum A 3,300-year-old Egyptian manuscript held by the British Museum has resurfaced at the centre of a renewed debate over whether the Bible’s references to giants were rooted in historical encounters rather than myth. The document, known as Anastasi I, has been in…
