HYDERABAD: The city witnessed long queues at petrol pumps for the second day on Wednesday, as fears of a fuel shortage lingered despite repeated assurances from the govt and oil companies of adequate stocks.Police were deployed at several outlets, with barricades set up to manage crowds as motorists thronged bunks across the city. The rush, … Read more
NEW DELHI: Renuka, a 42-year-old school teacher from Bhopal’s Ujjain and a mother of two, was looking to pursue an MA in psychology alongside her job to upgrade her qualifications. Like many working professionals, she turned to IGNOU for its flexibility — and paid around Rs 9,000 as firstyear fees. What she did not know … Read more
HYDERABAD: Petrol and diesel dealers in Hyderabad on Wednesday blamed a credit stand-off with oil companies for the shortage of fuel at many pumps amid panic buying by consumers. Despite assurances from IOCL, HPCL and BPCL about adequate fuel stock, 40% of pumps in the city ran dry, claimed dealers.The disruption, they alleged, was not … Read more
Massimo Dutti’s recent “tunic dress” over trousers sparked outrage in India, as it closely resembled the traditional kurta-churidar. Priced at Rs 12,000, the outfit drew criticism for cultural appropriation and a lack of acknowledgment of Indian craftsmanship. This incident highlights a recurring pattern of Western brands repackaging Indian designs without proper credit. India has been … Read more
With the escalating regional tensions across the Middle East, Class X and XII students have been surrounded by a consistent air of confusion about their academic future. Parents and children have been worried about the cancelled exams and most importantly the grading system, since the marksheet would affect their entrances into colleges in the country … Read more
GUWAHATI: While Congress-led opposition alliance vows to oust the Assam chief minister and the BJP-led NDA government from power in the state, Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed that the opposition has no agenda and the people of the state are completely with the ruling party, except “Bangladeshi infiltrators”. The Assam chief minister on Wednesday said that … Read more
Virat & Salt in RCB’s Intra Squad Match (Image Credit: RCB/IPL) Virat Kohli smashed a quickfire 45 off just 19 balls in RCB’s second intra-squad match in Bengaluru ahead of IPL 2026. The veteran batter’s intent and form were praised by RCB’s mentor and batting coach Dinesh Karthik.Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) shared a video on … Read more
VIJAYAWADA: At least 10 lives in Andhra Pradesh’s Prakasam district in the early hours of Thursday, after a private travel bus collided head-on with a gravel-laden lorry near Rayavaram in Markapuram mandal.According to preliminary reports, the impact of the collision triggered a massive fire, engulfing both vehicles within minutes. Ten passengers were reportedly burnt alive … Read more
Hollywood star Ryan Gosling has lashd out at members of the film industry, putting the onus of the survival of theatres on the audience. Taking accountability for the promotion of films and survival of movie theatres, the actor’s video from a recent screening has gone viral. Gosling reportedly made a surprise appearance at a New … Read more
Travis Kelce celebrates Taylor Swift’s role in inspiring Kansas City’s young flag football stars (Getty Images) There was a moment on a recent podcast that felt small on the surface, yet said a lot about where football culture is heading. Travis Kelce, mid-conversation with his brother Jason Kelce on New Heights, lit up while scrolling … Read more