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Cylinder blast triggers fire at Maha Kumbh; 18 tents gutted, no casualty

A big fire broke out at the Maha Kumbh Mela here on Sunday due to a cylinder blast, engulfing 18 tents in Sector 19, officials said. No casualty was reported in the incident. IMAGE: Police and......

20 Christian priests booked for assaulting cop in Kerala

Twenty priests have been booked by the police in Kochi, Kerala, for allegedly assaulting a police officer during a protest at the Bishop’s House. IMAGE: Presbyteral Council secretary of......

Why this Punjab panchayat offers cash incentive for weddings

A panchayat in Punjab's Bathinda district has announced an incentive of Rs 21,000 to families who won't serve liquor or play DJ music at wedding ceremonies. Image used for representational purpose......

Get Ready To Laugh Out Loud!

The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards has crowned its funniest photographer of the year. Milko Marchetti's side-splitting shot of a 'Stuck Squirrel' took the top prize at the Oxo Gallery in......

Taliban's latest decree: No windows in women's living spaces

In its latest decree, the Taliban's moral police banned women from looking out of windows. IMAGE: Afghan women arrive to receive assistance from a World Food Program distribution centre in Kabul,......

'A Big Sound Like That Of A Bomb'

'The facility works on Apple's iPhone and everything is damaged -- CNC machines, computers and CCTVs worth crores.' IMAGE: The Tata Electronics Plant in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, which manufactures the......

'This Is The First Time I've Ever Won'

'Thirty years ago, I had a producer tell me that I was a popcorn actress.''And I bought in, and I believed that, and that corroded me over time, to the point where I thought a few years ago......

'When I Got The Paatal Lok Demo...'

'...it was for a very, very big lead actor.''I looked at it and saw how beautiful she was. I was like, there's no chance I'm getting it.''I auditioned and as luck would have it, they were looking......

Baby John Review: Stale Vibes

The temptation for larger-than-life superstardom is understandable but Varun Dhawan is still too much of a Baby to be a John, notes Sukanya Verma. You know a movie is on shaky grounds when you......

My 10 Least Liked Movies Of 2024

Every year has its share of duds and turkeys. 2024 was no different except that even the rotten ones are too drab to have any real offence value. Sukanya Verma lists 10 of her least liked Hindi......

My Top Films Of 2024

When I look back at 2024 at the movies, it feels like it lacked that extra something. Most films felt like recycled formulas wanting to reclaim the box office by hook or crook. And the ones that......

PIX: Glitzy opening for inaugural Kho Kho World Cup

IMAGE: The Indian team walks out with the tricolour during the team parade at the opening ceremony of the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup held in New Delhi on Monday. Photograph: Kind courtesy Vice......

Aus Open PIX: Swiatek crushes Lys; Keys stuns Rybakina

Images from Day 9 of the 2025 Australian Open in Melbourne on Monday. IMAGE: Poland's Iga Swiatek in action during her fourth round match against Germany's Eva Lys. Photograph: Jaimi Joy/Reuters A......

Aus Open PIX: Swiatek, Raducanu, Fritz advance

Images from Day 5 of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Thursday.Swiatek, Raducanu to set up third round clash IMAGE: Iga Swiatek hits a forehand during her second round match against......

'Our Captain Has Shown Leadership'

IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah leads India in the Sydney Test instead of Rohit Sharma. Photograph: BCCI India captain Rohit Sharma on Friday 'opted to rest' himself from the fifth and final Test......

Bromance on court- Djokovic and Kyrgios

IMAGE: Serbia's Novak Djokovic and Australia's Nick Kyrgios revved up the crowd. Photograph: Loren Elliott/Reuters Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios enthralled fans on their debut as a doubles team......

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