Pune: A 28-year-old commerce graduate from Nagpur, alleged that she was sold to a beer shop owner in Portugal for prostitution and forced labour.The woman was promised a cashier’s job abroad by a Pune-based job consultancy. She was in Portugal from May 22 to June 30. During which, she was allegedly forced to work as…
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant inaugurated the 15th Goa Marathi Film Festival. PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant inaugurated the 15th edition of the Goa Marathi Film Festival (GMFF) in Panaji on Friday.Speaking at the event, he said. “The bond between Marathi and Konkani is unbreakable as Goans very fondly watch Marathi serials and cinema. Goa…
The company had reported a net profit of Rs 4,004 crore in the first quarter of the preceding 2025-26 fiscal, the Aditya Birla Group entity said. NEW DELHI: Hindalco Industries on Friday said its net profit rose over 75% year-on-year to Rs 7,013 crore in Q1FY27, backed by strong performance across all business segments. The…
Uttarakhand’s CM Pushkar Singh Dhami and Rishabh Pant (ANI Image) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has responded to India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant‘s public appeal for help in acquiring land in his home state, assuring the cricketer that the government will extend all possible assistance in accordance with the rules.Pant, who is currently in Sri…
Christopher Nolan‘s ‘The Odyssey’ has officially crossed the USD 1 billion mark at the worldwide box office, thus becoming the fifth movie of 2026 to reach the milestone. The film has also become the Oscar-winning filmmaker’s first billion-dollar blockbuster since 2012’s ‘The Dark Knight Rises’. The Odyssey box office collections As per reports on Variety,…
Billionaire Michael Moritz’s newest bet to transform San Francisco is being driven by Crankstart – a private family foundation. Billionaire Michael Moritz and his wife, artist Harriet Heyman, are offering up to $150 million for ideas that could improve life in San Francisco, launching a global competition to address the city’s housing affordability crisis and…
A wedding feast is often remembered for its grand spread, but it is the dessert that usually carries the deepest meaning. Across cultures, sweet treats are far more than a celebratory indulgence. They represent prosperity, fertility, unity, longevity and hopes for a joyful married life. Some recipes have remained unchanged for centuries, while others have…
This week is ripe for self-reflection as astrological events unfold. The solar eclipse on August 12th may bring buried fears and habits to the surface, prompting deeper evaluation. Meanwhile, Mars’ entry into Ardra Nakshatra could amplify stress and amplify workloads. The end of Jupiter’s combustion signals a return of confidence and sharper decision-making. It’s an…
Rashid Khan in action during the second ODI against Ireland. (Pic credit: Afghanistan Cricket) Rashid Khan produced a sensational six-wicket haul as Afghanistan thrashed Ireland by 92 runs in the second ODI at Bready Cricket Club on Friday, taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.After the opening ODI was abandoned without a toss due…
Tharoor said young people are an increasingly significant segment of the population and will form the largest single voting bloc in the 2029 elections. MUMBAI: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has said politicians must listen to young people and engage with them, arguing that Gen Z and Gen Alpha will play an increasingly important role in…
