An SC bench said that if depiction of gods and goddesses is prevented, then movies on the Ramayana and Mahabharata would not be made at all NEW DELHI: Rejecting a plea seeking a ban on release of an animated film on Mahaprabhu Jagannath, Supreme Court on Wednesday said artists must enjoy the liberty of creative…
Burning soil and peat drove most emissions in Canada’s record 2023 wildfire season, study finds Underground stores of rich soil and thick peat were the main fuel behind the record emissions created during Canada’s 2023 wildfire season. Rather than standing trees and leaves, carbon locked beneath the forest floor accounted for 76 per cent of…
The Trump administration has previously imposed trade measures on India while exempting China. (AP file photo) Is India going to face 100% tariffs for its continued imports of Russian crude oil? A latest move by the US Senate has sparked buzz on countries like China and India, which import Russian crude oil in huge quantities,…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a news conference at the stadium in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, a day before the opening FIFA World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo) FIFA’s proposal to sell a minority stake in a new commercial subsidiary has triggered mounting opposition from football’s governing…
Worked 16-hour days as an intern, still no full-time job: Reddit post sparks startup work culture debate A young product intern’s emotional Reddit post about working 12–16-hour days without receiving a full-time offer has struck a chord with thousands of students, fresh graduates and professionals. The post has reignited conversations around startup work culture, unpaid…
Maharashtra State Film Awards 2025 winners announced: Prasad Oak, Rani Mukerji, Salim Khan honoured The Maharashtra Government’s Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has announced the recipients of the 2025 Maharashtra State Film Awards, honouring some of Indian cinema’s most celebrated personalities for their outstanding contributions to the industry.Among this year’s honourees, acclaimed actor, director…
The week saves its brightest patch for you today. People notice you, and not in a small way. A word from you at a family gathering, a calm reply in a housing society meeting, even the way you handle a delay or confusion, all of it brings respect. The Moon is lifting your public image,…
File photo: JKNC President Farooq Abdullah SRINAGAR: Two days after J&K LG Manoj Sinha hailed hotels in the valley as “stakeholders in peace… even though 90% of 5,000 hotels constructed between 2021 and 2024 flouted regulations”, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday said the hotels allowed people to create self-employment.“I have seen the time…
Staying neutral often feels like the safer option, in workplaces, in public life, in almost any situation where a strong opinion might invite criticism. King Charles III, speaking as Prince of Wales, described the opposite instinct with a self-deprecating joke. “I’m a dangerous person because I mind about things,” he said. He was not describing…
The report cautioned that a sustained increase in global crude oil prices could once again put pressure on both the fiscal deficit and the current account balance. Amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict, the Finance Ministry in its monthly economic review has called for reinventing approach to dealing with the evolving global challenges. India will need…