Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei will not attend the funeral ceremonies for his father, former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, due to security concerns, according to Ayatollah Hakim Elahi, the current leader’s representative in India. As quoted by news agency ANI, Elahi said the decision was prompted by Israeli threats and surveillance concerns that would…
Pune: Deccan Gymkhana police on Wednesday arrested two owners of a cafe in the Deccan area on the charge of destroying evidence following an attack on a social media influencer by another woman influencer and her accomplices on Aug 15. The duo allegedly washed bloodstains from the floor after the incident, police said.A social media…
Pic used for representation purpose Mumbai: As Mumbai tightens water supplies, developers and industrial users are recalibrating operations, bracing for higher costs, greater reliance on tankers and possible project delays even as they accelerate investment in water recycling and reuse.The BMC suspended water supply to construction sites and imposed a 20% cut on industrial and…
From luxury truffles to everyday chocolate bars, foil has long been one of the most recognisable forms of chocolate packaging. While its glossy metallic appearance adds a premium feel, its purpose goes far beyond aesthetics. Chocolate is highly sensitive to heat, moisture, oxygen and strong odours, all of which can affect its texture, flavour and…
Panaji: The assistant director of transport (North), Panaji, on Wednesday, has ordered the suspension of Jagdish Sardesai’s driving licence for six months after concluding that he was involved in a case of negligent driving under the influence of alcohol that resulted in an accident last month. The order was issued after examining records, submissions, and…
Maharashtra now requires commercial passenger vehicle drivers to know Marathi. (File photo) MUMBAI: In a significant tightening of its Marathi language mandate for commercial passenger transport drivers, the Maharashtra government on Wednesday amended the Maharashtra Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 2026, introducing stringent penalties, including suspension of driving authorisations for up to three months and cancellation…
Ahmedabad: An inheritance meant for charity became the subject of a courtroom battle that lasted more than three decades. When Kantilal Shah died in 1994, he left behind not just his properties, but also two competing wills: one favouring a Vadodara NGO, and another naming a doctor as the beneficiary. Gujarat High Court has now…
’I was afraid of the dark’: Tovino Thomas recalls how ‘Manichitrathazhu’ haunted his childhood Despite inspiring several remakes over the years, including ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’, ‘Manichitrathazhu’ continues to hold a special place among Malayalam audiences. The Mohanlal-starrer remains one of the most celebrated psychological thrillers in Malayalam cinema and is surely a classic. Tovino Thomas recently…
