Perched in a corner near a busy traffic light but veiled by a prosperous tree, ‘Rainawari’ can be defined by the phrase, hiding in plain sight. Fierce red hibiscus flowers command centre stage in the front garden, while a fecund orange tree laden with sour fruits, adds a dash of the avant-garde. It’s a snug…
CHENNAI: The actor-director transformed supporting actors into unforgettable screen personalities. There were no “side characters” in his movies: every character had a distinct purpose, memorable dialogues and good screen presence.C R Saraswathi, for one. In ‘Enga Chinna Rasa’ (1987), she played the manipulative stepmother whose greed and scheming nature drove the central conflict. Rather than…
A couple approached the panel after missing their flight to Colombo, as their Air India plane was diverted due to near-zero visibility in Delhi AHMEDABAD: Holding that airlines cannot be held responsible for flight delay caused due circumstances beyond their control, the Gujarat State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has dismissed an appeal for compensation against…
Kolkata: The previous govt increased the number of undergraduate seats in colleges in an unplanned way, which led to the problem of vacant seats every year, claimed higher education minister Jagannath Chattopadhyay. “Every year around 6 lakh to 6.5 lakh students clear Higher Secondary exams but there are 9 lakh to 9.5 lakh seats in…
University and College Tribunal, SPPU Pune: The Bombay high court’s Kolhapur bench has directed the HC registrar general to appoint a judicial officer for a physical inspection of the University and College (U&C) Tribunal, Pune, to ascertain the existing amenities and facilities and submit a report in a sealed envelope by the next hearing on…
Margao: The scheduled tribe community of Goa on Saturday said they will launch a statewide movement if the Centre fails to issue the notification to bring the Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Constituencies of the State of Goa Act, 2025, into force.Tribal organisations under the banner of Mission Political Reservation said their…
The Deloitte report said India can no longer rely on bank deposits to fund rising credit demand India’s debt market is not yet equipped to finance the country’s next phase of economic growth and needs structural reforms to support rising long-term capital requirements, according to Deloitte’s latest State of Financial Services in India report.The report…
Amir Jangoo joined Brian Lara and Chris Gayle in the record books after becoming only the third West Indies batter to score a double century in a Test match against Sri Lanka. The milestone came during the first innings of the ongoing first Test at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua.The 28-year-old…
Actor Satendra Soni, known for ‘Laapataa Ladies’, broke down on social media alleging he was denied payment after shooting for eight days in Madhya Pradesh and was threatened when he asked for his dues. The AICWA has now stepped in and urged the Madhya Pradesh CM to register an FIR against the director. Satendra Soni,…
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Prince Harry is reconsidering plans to bring Meghan Markle and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, to the UK next month after British authorities declined a request for taxpayer-funded police protection, according to media reports.The Sussexes were expected to make their first family trip to Britain in four years,…
