A.R. Rahman’s nephew and National Award-winning composer G.V. Prakash Kumar is making his full-fledged Hindi debut with Aanand L Rai’s ‘Nayi Naveli’, starring Yami Gautam. The composer, known for over 120 Tamil and Telugu films, says language is no barrier for him. After making his mark as a composer across Tamil and Telugu cinema, G….
Image: Goldman Environmental Foundation For more than three decades, the Goldman Environmental Prize has honoured ordinary people taking extraordinary action to protect the planet. Often referred to as the “Green Oscar” or the “Green Nobel”, the award recognises grassroots environmental leaders whose campaigns have changed laws, protected ecosystems and defended vulnerable communities. In 2026, the…
Robert A. Heinlein (Image: Wikipedia) History is full of confident predictions that turned out to be spectacularly wrong. Flight was impossible, right up until two bicycle makers got a machine off the ground. Reaching the moon was a fantasy, right up until a man stepped onto it. The science fiction writer Robert A. Heinlein captured…
We all know someone who practically lives in jeans. Maybe it’s your friend who owns exactly one dress but somehow has fifteen pairs of denim. Maybe it’s your colleague who wears jeans every Friday, Monday and probably every day in between. Or maybe it’s you.No matter how many fashion trends come and go, jeans somehow…
Skoda Auto India commenced bookings for the new Kodiaq RS yesterday, June 23, 2026. The limited-run performance SUV quickly attracted strong interest from enthusiasts across the country. And now, the company has announced that all 50 units allocated for India were sold out in just six minutes of bookings opening. With all 50 units now…
Crystal pyramids are being used more and more in Vastu Shastra and other spiritual practices because they attract positive energy and balance the environment. The pyramid shape is thought to be an energy amplifier, helping to focus cosmic vibrations and create harmony in homes, offices and commercial buildings. What is a Crystal Pyramid? A crystal…
Hepatologist Dr Cyriac Abby Philips, popularly known as “The Liver Doc” online, on Tuesday said, he has asked Springer Nature to investigate a July 2025 study by researchers from IIT-BHU and BITS Pilani that analysed cow urine from eight indigenous breeds. In a series of posts on X, Philips said he had asked Springer Nature…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) Former England pacer Stuart Broad has said he cannot wait to watch 15-year-old Indian batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in action during the upcoming T20I series in the UK, admitting he may even be “starstruck” if he sees the youngster in the series opener in Durham.Sooryavanshi, who recently stunned the cricket world…
MUMBAI: A South Mumbai-based woman doctor allegedly hired an impersonator to pose as a senior government official and influence police action in a cheque bounce case, paying him nearly Rs 4 lakh for the job, according to a chargesheet filed by the city crime branch.The Anti-Extortion Cell (AEC) of Mumbai Crime Branch has filed a…
NEW DELHI: Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs George Kurian has resigned from the Union Council of Ministers following the completion of his Rajya Sabha term. His resignation was accepted by President Droupadi Murmu on the advice of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to a communique issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday.Who Is…
