Outgoing West Bengal Chief Minister and All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday firmly dismissed calls for her resignation following her party’s electoral defeat, describing the outcome as a “conspiracy” rather than a reflection of the people’s mandate. In a historic result, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a sweeping victory in […]
Aashirvad Cinemas has issued a public warning alerting people to fraudulent casting and audition calls being circulated in its name. In an official notice shared on its social media platforms, the well-known Malayalam production house stated that unauthorised individuals have been spreading fake casting communications. Clarifying its position, the company said it has not authorised, […]
Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has announced that all private educational institutions in the emirate will transition to distance learning from May 5 to May 8, 2026. The directive applies to private schools, nurseries, and higher education institutions, and is aimed at safeguarding the wellbeing of students, staff, and the wider community. Institutions […]
The United Democratic Front (UDF) handed a decisive and humbling defeat to the Left Democratic Front (LDF) in the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, sweeping 102 seats in a massive show of strength. This marks the UDF’s biggest victory margin since 1977, when it had secured 111 seats in the post-Emergency elections. In a dramatic reversal […]
Arjun Tendulkar has returned to his home state of Mumbai after being picked in the auction for the T20 Mumbai League, marking a significant move in his domestic cricket journey. The 26-year-old all-rounder had been representing Goa cricket team over the past few seasons. His return to Mumbai was approved by the Board of Control […]
The buzz around King has taken an unexpected turn after unauthorised behind-the-scenes visuals featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone leaked online, prompting director Siddharth Anand to step in with a firm public appeal. The images and clips, reportedly from the film’s ongoing South Africa schedule, quickly spread across social media, offering fans an early […]
The Kerala Film Chamber of Commerce has introduced stricter certification rules aimed at improving women’s safety on film sets in the Malayalam film industry. The move comes amid a series of high-profile allegations in recent months, including cases involving filmmaker Ranjith and veteran director P. T. Kunju Muhammed, which renewed attention on workplace safety in […]
The UAE Ministry of Education has announced that the mid-term break for the third semester, along with the Eid Al Adha holiday for students and administrative and teaching staff, will run from May 25 to May 29, according to Al Bayan newspaper. With weekends falling on May 23–24 and again on May 30–31, the break […]
Running a marathon is tough enough—but doing it in a kandura takes it to another level. UAE resident Sedique Ahamed turned that challenge into history by setting a Guinness World Record at the London Marathon. He explained how the traditional outfit completely changed his running style. “You can’t open your legs naturally,” he said, adding […]
The timing feels almost uncanny. With Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez stepping in as co-chairs of a major cultural fundraising event, it raises questions—has the Met Gala become more open, or more corporate? It also quietly reflects a shift away from the era shaped by Anna Wintour, whose influence famously inspired Miranda Priestly in The […]