At a time when studios in both Hollywood and India are betting heavily on marquee stars, ballooning production budgets and multi-million-dollar marketing campaigns, it’s easy to assume that bigger spectacle automatically translates into bigger box office returns. But the first six months of 2026 have challenged that notion in dramatic fashion.The industry is already gearing…
This week begins on a pleasing note, with the sort of steady confidence you enjoy. Early days bring a sense that things are falling into place, not by magic, but because your effort is finally meeting the right moment. Students, professionals, athletes, and businesspeople all get a helpful push. You may attend a family event,…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the NEET UG Re-Exam 2026 tomorrow, June 21. More than 22 lakh medical aspirants are expected to appear for the examination at centres across India and abroad. With strict security arrangements in place, candidates will have to undergo document verification and dress code checks at the examination centres….
In a recent update, the government of Japan has announced plans to increase foreign entry visa fees from July 1, 2026. This means Indian travellers or travellers from other nations planning to experience cherry blossoms in Kyoto or see powder snow in Hokkaido may soon have to shell extra bucks for their dream Japan trip….
Prasidh Krishna and Rohit Sharma (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Prasidh Krishna and Rohit Sharma scripted a rare piece of ODI history as India made a dream start against Afghanistan in the third and final ODI at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday.After Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and chose to bat,…
‘Trust your effort’: NTA reassures NEET UG 2026 candidates ahead of exam (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: National Testing Agency (NTA) Saturday said a NEET (UG) candidate from Nasik was allotted Abu Dhabi centre for the retest because the aspirant himself had applied for it.Highlighting the NTA’s web-activity records, the test-conducting body said its record indicated…
Ukraine-born duo jailed in Russia-linked arson plot Two men have been sentenced to prison for carrying out a series of arson attacks targeting a car and properties linked to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, in a plot that investigators say was orchestrated on behalf of Russia.At London’s Old Bailey, 22-year-old Ukrainian national Roman Lavrynovych was…
China’s domestic economy continues to face significant headwinds despite robust export growth, with consumer spending, property activity and credit demand remaining weak, according to a recent market strategy report by Jefferies.The report said there is “a continuing lack of any evidence of a pickup in domestic demand”, underscoring persistent challenges in the world’s second-largest economy…
‘Mortal Kombat II’ OTT release: When and where to watch Karl Urban starrer action fantasy film online ‘Mortal Kombat II’ is now available to watch on OTT platform after its theatrical run. The action fantasy sequel brings back several fighters from the 2021 reboot and adds Karl Urban as Johnny Cage. Directed by Simon McQuoid,…
IP University extends counselling for 11 programmes, announces MPH and offline admission schedules Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University has extended participation in its ongoing online counselling process for admission to 11 academic programmes until June 22. The university has also announced a series of offline counselling rounds for selected programmes, including the Master of Public…