In a unique step towards cruelty-free temple traditions, Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff and PETA India have donated a life-size mechanical elephant to the historic Nediyathali Sri Siva Temple in Kodungallur, Kerala. The three-meter-tall, 800-kilogram robotic elephant, named Thaleeswaran, was gifted to honor the temple’s decision never to own or hire live elephants. The inauguration ceremony...
Veteran Marathi actress Jyoti Chandekar has passed away at the age of 68, leaving the Marathi film and television industry in deep mourning. The mother of popular actress Tejaswini Pandit, Jyoti Chandekar breathed her last after a prolonged illness. Her final rites will be performed at Vaikunth crematorium in Pune. Jyoti Chandekar, who started acting...
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has clarified that political parties should raise any discrepancies in electoral rolls during the designated claims and objections period, rather than after elections. Responding to allegations of “vote theft” and manipulation, the poll body emphasized that electoral rolls are shared with political parties ahead of elections to allow them...
The speculation surrounding Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming film with Siddharth Anand has finally been put to rest. The superstar confirmed during his popular #AskSRK session on X that his next big-screen outing is indeed titled “King.” A fan asked, “When is your next movie releasing? Is it King or any other movie?” To this, Shah...
The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) is set to conduct the Patwari recruitment examination tomorrow, August 17, 2025. A massive 6.76 lakh candidates have registered for the exam, which will take place in two shifts across 1,030 centres in Rajasthan. The first shift will be held from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and the second...
Indian cricket fans witnessed a rare reunion of two legends as MS Dhoni and Gautam Gambhir were seen together at a high-profile wedding ceremony. The event, held for Utkarsh Sanghvi, the brother of Gujarat’s Minister of State Harsh Sanghvi, turned into a star-studded affair, featuring some of the biggest names in Indian cricket. The picture...
East Bengal will look to end Mohun Bagan’s recent supremacy when the two arch-rivals clash in the Durand Cup 2025 quarterfinal on Sunday. The much-anticipated Kolkata Derby has been the highlight of the tournament, though this year’s quarterfinal draw sparked controversy after an initial fixture list, which showed different matchups, was briefly posted and later...
Actress Dipika Kakar, widely recognized for her role in Sasural Simar Ka, has shared an emotional update on her ongoing battle with liver cancer. Two months after undergoing surgery for stage 2 liver cancer, the 39-year-old actress took to Instagram to reveal the struggles of her treatment journey. In her Instagram Stories, Dipika posted a...
South African batting prodigy Dewald Brevis showcased his explosive power-hitting yet again by smashing the fastest T20I fifty for South Africa against Australia in the series decider at Cazaly’s Stadium, Cairns, on Saturday. The 22-year-old sensation, popularly known as ‘Baby AB’, reached his half-century in just 22 balls, surpassing his previous record of a 25-ball...
An IndiGo Airbus A321 aircraft experienced a tail strike during a go-around manoeuvre at Mumbai Airport on Saturday due to adverse weather conditions. The airline confirmed that the incident occurred when the aircraft powered up for a low-altitude go-around, resulting in the tail touching the runway. IndiGo stated that after the incident, the aircraft performed...