Villages buried, dozens trapped: 34 killed in Indonesia landslides

Photo released by Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) rescuers search for victims in Pasir Langu village after a landslide, in West Bandung district of West Java province, Indonesia, Monday (Credit: AP) A devastating landslide in Indonesia’s Pasirlangu village has claimed 34 lives, with 32 people still missing. The disaster, triggered by heavy rainfall last … Read more

Stand up comedian Zakir Khan announces break from comedy, opens up about battling genetic illnesses: ‘Have damaged my body myself’

Comedian Zakir Khan has announced a long break from stand-up comedy to focus on his health. Citing genetic illnesses and years of nonstop work, he said it’s time to rest and recover. During his Papa Yaar tour show in Hyderabad, Zakir shared the break could last until 2028, 2029, or even 2030. Zakir Khan has … Read more

‘Bridgerton Season 4’ finally brings Benedict and Sophie’s long-awaited love story to centre stage |

‘Bridgerton Season 4’ finally spotlights Benedict and his mystery girl, Sophie. Fans have clamoured for this love story since the books first teased it. It all ignites at a glittering masquerade hosted by Violet Bridgerton. Benedict locks eyes with a stunning stranger in silver behind her mask, hiding just enough to drive him mad. They … Read more

Yasuko Tamaki: Meet the 95-year-old Japanese woman who has worked for over 65 years at the same job: “I was born to be useful to others” |

Meet the 95-year-old Japanese woman who has worked for over 65 years at the same job Imagine clocking into the same office for 65 years straight—not switching jobs, not chasing promotions, just showing up with quiet dedication while the world around you spins through recessions, tech revolutions, and generations. That’s Yasuko Tamaki, a 95-year-old from … Read more

‘He is so so real’: Anupam Kher shares details of ‘accidental’ meeting with ‘Cool Dude’ Rohit Sharma; pics go viral | Cricket News

Anupam Kher and Rohit Sharma (Pic credit: Anupam’s Instagram post) NEW DELHI: Veteran actor Anupam Kher had an unexpected and heartwarming brush with cricketing royalty when he accidentally walked into the wrong vanity van — only to come face to face with former India captain Rohit Sharma and his wife, Ritika Sajdeh. What could have … Read more

‘Taskaree’ star Emraan Hashmi opens up on his ‘serial kisser’ image: ‘I juiced it to the hilt’ |

Emraan Hashmi, known for his “serial kisser” tag, revealed he once used the label to boost his career. Reflecting on his two-decade journey, he said changing audience tastes pushed him to reinvent himself. The Taskaree actor stressed the importance of versatility and continues exploring diverse roles in his evolving filmography. Emraan Hashmi has been part … Read more

‘Non-inclusionary’ caste definition: SC to hear plea against UGC’s 2026 equity regulations | India News

Students stage protest against the new UGC regulations in Lucknow (PTI) NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to list for hearing a plea challenging the recently notified University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations on equity in higher education, which have been criticised for adopting a non-inclusionary definition of caste-based discrimination.A bench comprising Chief Justice … Read more

Oxford drops its own entrance exams: Will standardised testing finally level the admissions field?

(Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images) Oxford University is changing the way it admits students, moving away from its long-standing bespoke entrance exams. From 2027, applicants to subjects such as sciences, mathematics, history, and PPE (Politics, Philosophy and Economics) will no longer take Oxford-specific tests. Instead, the university will adopt standardised exams developed by Imperial College … Read more

North Korea’s nuclear expansion: Kim Jong Un warns of ‘excruciating mental agony’ for enemies

In this photo provided by the North Korean government, its leader Kim Jong Un, with his daughter, believed to be named Kim Ju Ae, inspects the test-firing of ballistic missiles from an undisclosed location in North Korea. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said he will unveil plans to further strengthen the country’s nuclear … Read more