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Volkswagen India has silently discontinued the manual transmission option from the 1.5-litre engine variants of the Virtus sedan and Taigun SUV. Earlier, buyers could choose between a manual gearbox and a 7-speed DSG automatic with the larger 1.5 TSI engine. With the manual option now dropped, the automatic transmission is the only choice available. Now … Read more
NEW DELHI: Taking exception to the West Bengal govt’s decision to unilaterally exonerate Baruipur Purba assembly constituency (AC) assistant electoral registration officer (AERO) Tathagata Mondal and impose only a minor penalty against Moyna AC AERO Sudipta Das — despite clear instructions by the Election Commission dated August 5, 2025 to suspend and initiate disciplinary proceedings … Read more
Sunny Deol starrer Border 2 is gearing up for its January 23 theatrical release. However, the film has found itself at the centre of a debate over creativity versus legacy. The controversy erupted after veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar criticised the recreation of classic songs. Producer Bhushan Kumar has now clarified why retaining Sandese Aate Hain … Read more
The first signs appeared quietly last spring. The Trump administration moved to cancel visas and deport dozens of international students across the country, including a handful enrolled at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.The cancellations were later reversed. But the episode triggered alarm inside university administrations that depend heavily on students from abroad. At Wisconsin, where roughly … Read more
Anil Kumble. (Photo/Getty Images) The fourth Test of the 2002 series between India and West Indies, played at Antigua, is widely remembered for Anil Kumble’s display of courage. In the second innings, Kumble bowled with a broken jaw, his face strapped with bandages, after being hit earlier in the match. That image remains one of … Read more
The world is moving towards organic things and self-sufficiency because people these days are getting more health, and sustainability conscious more than ever. And it all begins with starting a kitchen garden. It is becoming a rewarding lifestyle choice. Whether you have a spacious backyard or just a sunny small balcony, you can grow fresh … Read more
India’s Abhishek Sharma (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.) Abhishek Sharma once again stole the show as India outplayed New Zealand by 48 runs in the opening T20 International on Wednesday. The 25-year-old dynamo smashed a whirlwind 84 off just 35 deliveries, while Rinku Singh provided the finishing flourish with an unbeaten 44 from 20 balls, guiding … Read more
In a heartwarming update, pop sensation Meghan Trainor and her spouse, actor Daryl Sabara, joyfully announced the arrival of their third child, baby girl Mikey Moon Trainor, born via surrogate on January 18, 2026. Overflowing with gratitude for their dedicated surrogate and medical staff, the couple celebrated their family’s growth. Pop star Meghan Trainor and … Read more
Bhubaneswar: Odia Health Association–Global (OHA-Global) will host UDAAN 1.0, its first international conference of doctors of Odia origin, in Puri from Jan 24 to 26. The 3-day event will bring together the global Odia medical fraternity to discuss healthcare innovation, policy, professional well-being, and service to society.UDAAN (Utkal Doctors’ Annual Academic and Networking) event will … Read more
Photo credit- AP Rattled by US President Donald Trump’s remarks linked to Greenland, the European Union is weighing possible countermeasures against Washington, reviving debate over its so-called “trade bazooka” — a powerful but rarely used economic tool formally known as the Anti-Coercion Instrument (ACI).While the issue has resurfaced at the highest political levels, most of … Read more