June 2026

‘Just sit and watch Shah Rukh Khan’: Farah Khan recalls grooming Deepika Padukone and banning her from shooting for first 10 days of ‘Om Shanti Om’ Farah Khan recently took a trip down memory lane and shared how meticulously she prepared Deepika Padukone before launching her in the blockbuster film ‘Om Shanti Om’. The filmmaker…

Some days feel like smooth silk. This one may feel more like damp cloth. It’s heavy, awkward, and difficult to get rid of. The Moon is affecting your emotional state, today, Libra, and expenses or a low mood could make everything appear more difficult than it actually is.It is possible that you feel like you…

IIM Bangalore scores 9.7 in Positive Impact Rating 2026, retains top global distinction Positive Impact Rating 2026: The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) has secured an overall score of 9.7 in the Positive Impact Rating (PIR) 2026, significantly exceeding the global average score of 8.0. The institute has also been recognised as a…

When life kept taking away the people who held her up, Kalpana Prajapati kept moving anyway. Born in 2003 in a small village near Rewa, she grew up with loss as an early companion and struggle as a daily reality. But instead of letting hardship define her, the 23-year-old built her future brick by brick,…

Hero MotoCorp has marked the 10th anniversary of Hero MotoSports Team Rally by announcing a five-year extension of its partnership with Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO), the promoter of the Dakar Rally and the FIM World Rally-Raid Championship, while also launching a new rider development initiative called ‘India’s Next Dakar Hero’ (INDH).The company also confirmed the…

Algeria’s Amine Gouiri, front, celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal against Jordan. (AP Photo) Algeria kept their FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout hopes firmly alive with a spirited 2-1 comeback victory over Jordan in a crucial Group J clash on Monday night, overturning an early deficit with two second-half set-piece goals.The win, secured at…

TN CM Vijay speaks in state assembly NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister Vijay on Tuesday pushed back against critics who had dismissed the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) as merely an “actor’s party”, arguing that its rise to power was built on years of activism and public engagement. In a wide-ranging assembly speech, Vijay brushed…

Maldivian proverb of the day reminds us how a rat works hard to open a coconut and a bat drinks the water like an opportunist. Somebody does the work and someone else reaps the benefit. This is the crux of this old Maldivian saying, explained through imagery of vegetation. In the Maldives, the coconut palm…

US suspends Iranian oil sanctions after nuclear deal push The United States on Monday temporarily suspended sanctions on Iranian oil after Vice President JD Vance said that Tehran had agreed to allow United Nations nuclear inspectors back into the country. This marks a significant step in ongoing negotiations between Washington and Iran.The move came days…

​’Peddi’ OTT release UPDATE: Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor starrer eyes premiere in July amid strong box office run – Reports​ Ram Charan’s rural sports action drama ‘Peddi’ continues to stay in the spotlight as it moves past major milestones at the global box office. The Buchi Babu Sana directorial has emerged as one of…