Mahesh Bhatt opens up on Pehchaan: ‘It was a mirror, not a show’; calls Raha Kapoor ‘a drop of divinity’, recalls Asha Bhosle memory | Exclusive | Hindi Movie News

Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt is set to anchor Pehchaan, a show that brings together 13 Sikh voices and their stories of resilience, faith and service. In an exclusive conversation with ETimes, the veteran filmmaker opened up about spirituality, unlearning, fatherhood, his bond with granddaughter Raha Kapoor, and his memories of legendary singer Asha Bhosle—while reflecting on … Read more

Historic! India’s R Vaishali wins Women’s Candidates, sets up World C’ship match against China’s Ju Wenjun | Chess News

R Vaishali (Photo by Michal Walusza) NEW DELHI: History was created on the Mediterranean shores as Vaishali Rameshbabu clinched the 2026 Women’s Candidates Tournament on Wednesday, earning the right to challenge China’s reigning champion Ju Wenjun for the Women’s World Chess Championship crown later this year.Going into the final round, Vaishali’s fate wasn’t entirely in … Read more

Times Internet Half Marathon: More than a race: Stories that defined the Times Internet Half Marathon | India News

The success of the Times Internet Half Marathon was not measured merely by the scale of participation, but by the countless stories that converged on a single track. Over 15,000 runners gathered with one shared purpose to run, yet each carried a journey uniquely their own.Among the most compelling narratives emerged from the Under-29 category … Read more

Russian president Vladimir Putin to visit India for Brics summit | India News

NEW DELHI: Russian president Vladimir Putin will be visitng India for the Brics summit, an annual meeting of leaders from BRICS nations, Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and newer member countries, to discuss economic cooperation, trade, global governance, and geopolitical issues.It serves as a platform for emerging economies to coordinate policies and present a … Read more

Indian-origin Meenu Batra living in US for 35 years detained by ICE: ‘That doesn’t mean you can be here forever’

Indian-origin woman Meenu Batra who worked as an interpreter in Texas courts was detained by the ICE. 53-year-old Meenu Batra, an Indian-origin woman who had been living in the US for the last 35 years was detained by ICE agents in Texas who asked him whether she knew that she had a deportation order and … Read more

How much viewership did Rory McIlroy 2026 Masters win pull as it breaks decade long TV records | International Sports News

Rory McIlroy (Image Via Getty) The 2026 Masters turned into a huge moment, not just on the course but also on TV. Rory McIlroy winning the title pulled in the biggest audience the tournament has seen in over a decade. The final round, shown on CBS, averaged 13.995 million viewers. That is the highest number … Read more

Oil price shock loading: How India’s strong economic fundamentals will cushion the blow – explained in charts

In its latest World Economic Outlook report for April 2026, IMF has actually raised the growth forecast for India. (AI image) India’s high growth and low inflation period has been dealt an oil shock. Since the start of the Middle East conflict and US-Iran war, crude oil prices have crossed $100 per barrel, in effect … Read more

Shah Rukh Khan’s ex-bodyguard Yaseen Khan dismisses Rs 2–2.5 crore salary claims: ‘Who is paying Rs 8–10 lakh a month?’ | Hindi Movie News

Amid ongoing chatter about celebrity bodyguards allegedly earning crores every year, Yaseen Khan has weighed in, calling such claims far from reality. The ex-security aide of Shah Rukh Khan opened up about the actual payment structure in the industry, while also recalling how compensation practices have evolved over time. Reacting to social media buzz pegging … Read more