On Ahilyabai Holkar’s 231st death anniversary, let’s visit the famous temples built by her

Queen Ahilyabai Holkar, an influential ruler of the eighteenth century, played a pivotal role in reshaping India’s spiritual landscape. Her extensive efforts in temple construction and restoration spanned from the Himalayas to southern India, featuring significant projects such as the Kashi Vishwanath and Old Somnath temples. She also established sacred sites in Maheshwar, effectively linking…

‘Ab Tak Chappan dealt with the surface’: Ram Gopal Varma reveals how Harshvardhan Rane stars as ‘a man given the power to decide who lives and who dies’ as ‘Police Company’ goes deeper into encounter policing

Ram Gopal Varma explores encounter policing’s dark side in “Police Company,” calling it more dangerous than “D Company” since institutions gain criminal-like power with legitimacy. He cast Harshvardhan Rane for his intense stillness, discussed his lasting fascination with the underworld’s moral contradictions, and referenced his earlier works, “Satya” and “Company.”

Chandra must remain Tata Sons director to complete even his current term, fate of Aug 18 AGM uncertain

Chandra’s resignation comes just before Tata Sons’ annual general meeting slated for August 18. The public charities regulator’s prohibition casts doubt on the imminent shareholder vote, potentially leading to a rescheduling of the meeting to December. Pressure now mounts on Noel Tata to ensure that ongoing group projects stay on course, while navigating the complexities…

Veteran firefighter suffers brain damage after eating oysters at a steakhouse and remains hospitalised a year later: Here’s what happened

In a heartbreaking situation, former firefighter Joe Belgio has suffered a severe brain injury attributed to contaminated oysters, according to his family’s claims. Currently hospitalized and requiring round-the-clock care, they allege that a local steakhouse served him unsafe seafood. The establishment rebuffs these accusations, citing no other illness claims. Meanwhile, a lawsuit proceeds and a…

One Last Act of Kindness: A Minnesota church closed after its congregation fell to 26 members, then gave about $600,000 to nonprofits and sold its property for affordable housing

St. Mark’s United Church of Christ closed after seven decades due to declining membership. The congregation distributed approximately $600,000 among 21 local nonprofits. A substantial gift of $115,000 went to Loaves & Fishes for meal provision. The church property will be redeveloped into affordable housing units for the community. This act ensures the church’s legacy…

Parliamentary panel flags gap between curriculum design and textbook availability for classes 9-12

A parliamentary panel has flagged delays in aligning CBSE’s Classes 9–12 curriculum with NEP 2020 and NCF 2023, noting that pending NCERT textbooks are burdening board students. The committee also sought better teacher training, fee waivers for economically weaker students, greater examination transparency and increased education spending to support long-term school reforms.

Fresh clashes erupt along Assam-Arunachal border, police fire in air to disperse mob

Renewed clashes broke out along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border on Thursday, prompting police to fire warning shots to disperse a growing mob. This turmoil ensues after eighteen Assamese villagers were reportedly injured in Monday’s confrontation, which revolved around accusations of land encroachment. Officials are now working diligently to ease tensions and restore peace in the…

‘Thudakkam’ director Jude Anthany Joseph on pet dog Messi: ‘Isn’t it wonderful to name a dog you love after someone you admire?’

Director Jude Anthany Joseph clarified the dog’s name Messi in ‘Thudakkam’ was not chosen by the team. The Labrador already responded to Messi when filming began, which led to its adoption. The screenplay had initially named the dog Harry, but it did not react to that name. Working with animals requires adapting to their natural…

‘Praa hoga tera’: ‘Batwara 1947’ actress Preity Zinta recalls newlywed fan’s cheeky reply to her husband after hugging Sunny Deol on ‘The Hero’ set in Manali

Preity Zinta shared a funny anecdote about a fan encounter while filming with Sunny Deol. A newlywed asked for a snapshot with Deol and then cheekily requested to touch him. Her husband’s lighthearted Punjabi comment prompted a clever comeback from the fan, resulting in a laugh-out-loud moment that became a cherished memory from the shoot….