‘Gangster’, Anurag Basu’s cult romantic thriller, turns 20. He revealed envisioning a “pahadan” like Kangana Ranaut, whom he cast opposite Emraan Hashmi despite chemo—cooking dal together on a lean shoot abroad. Anurag Basu‘s ‘Gangster’ remains one of his most cherished films. This romantic crime thriller has earned a devoted cult following. Marking its 20th anniversary,…
BENGALURU: For decades, scientists trying to understand the Martian surface have relied largely on models that treat the planet as if it were relatively flat. These models have helped explain how temperatures change through the day and across seasons, but they often miss something important: Mars is not flat.A team of researchers from Isro’s Physical…
Black pepper is a kitchen staple, but the dark, wrinkled spice can sometimes be mixed with cheaper materials that resemble genuine peppercorns. Genuine Piper nigrum is often mixed with a broad range of potential adulterants, including papaya seeds, millet, mustard seeds, starches, and other plant and mineral materials. For consumers, however, a few simple observations…
Representative Image (AI-generated) A Missouri trust dispute involving a $220,000 payment ended in a procedural setback for the recipient after an appeals court dismissed her challenge because she missed the filing deadline. In its October 20, 2026, ruling, the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, held that it lacked jurisdiction to consider Diane Longsdon’s appeal…
This week begins with a steady, uplifting current, Capricorn. Early on, you may feel drawn toward prayer, spiritual routine, temple work, or simply a more thoughtful state of mind. That inner grounding helps the rest of the week unfold more smoothly. Support from children, or from younger people who look up to you, brings fresh…
Tiger Shroff’s team shares video of gunpowder burn marks on his hand after firing incident: ‘God is Kind’ Tiger Shroff’s team has shared a video showing gunpowder burn marks on the actor’s hand days after the firing incident outside a football ground on October 18. Posted on Instagram with the caption “God is Kind”, the…
Ajinkya Rahane (AFP Photo) Former and current Indian cricketers congratulated Ajinkya Rahane after the veteran batter announced his retirement from international cricket on Thursday. Rahane, in a video posted on his Instagram, said the time was right for him to “move on”, bringing the curtain down on a memorable international career.The 38-year-old represented India in…
On Monday, July 20, 2026, Sun will transit the Pushya Nakshatra. Pushya is one of the most nourishing of all the nakshatras in Vedic astrology. It is about spiritual growth, emotional healing, family support, wisdom and care.The Sun represents confidence, soul power, authority, father figures, health and direction in life. When the Sun transits Pushya…
Turns out, you don’t need a big garden to grow your own vegetables: just some pots and a little know-how. With space at a premium and the weather always keeping you guessing, container gardening is booming across the United Kingdom. Whether you’ve got a city balcony, a patio, or a small backyard, growing veggies in…
Commonwealth Games 2026 Live Updates: The Commonwealth Games 2026 continued to provide a blend of success and disappointment for India, with lawn bowls emerging as one of the brightest spots while several other disciplines produced mixed results ahead of an action-packed Sunday in Glasgow. Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh strengthened India’s medal hopes by…
Indian sweets are addictive, and one cannot stop with just one serving. But, when the same sweet leads to illness or food poisoning (because of substandard or expired ingredients), it often makes us regret it. In an unfortunate incident, members of three families allegedly fell ill after consuming malai pedas from the popular Guru Nanak…
NEW DELHI: With an eye on strengthening the labour market data, the statistics ministry has set up a high-powered experts committee to examine issues linked to the informal sector employment, moonlighting, seasonal migration, and the gig and platform work.The 22-member panel, constituted on June 9, will be headed by Institute for Human Development (IHD) professor…
