UAE announces public holiday for Islamic New Year 2026/Image: Getty Images The United Arab Emirates has declared Monday, June 15, a public holiday for both government employees and private sector workers to mark the Hijri New Year 1448.The announcement was made by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources and the Ministry of Human Resources…
Anurag Kashyap’s dark drama Bandar, starring Bobby Deol, releases on June 5. The CBFC granted it an A certificate with no visual cuts but replaced several cuss words, including swapping “b**** c***” with “banjo.” The film runs for 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 27 seconds. Anurag Kashyap is back with another dark and gripping drama,…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The ever-present description of football as a “game of two halves” is set for a new narrative as FIFA, the governing body of the game, has included a three-minute hydration break midway through each half of every match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, make it…
Producer and ex CBFC Chief Pahlaj Nihalini passed away the age of 76 due to live cirrhosis. His last rites took place today afternoon and one saw several celebs who have worked with him come and pay their last respects. Nihalini had produced many movies like ‘Haathkadi’, ‘Aandhi-Tofan’, launched Govinda with ‘Ilzaam’ and worked with…
Devdutt Padikkal likely to be India’s new No.3 TimesofIndia.com in Mullanpur: With temperatures nearing 40°C and the afternoon sun beating down relentlessly, Team India pushed through another intense training session in Mullanpur on Thursday ahead of the one-off Test against Afghanistan, beginning Saturday.With the Indian Premier League (IPL) having ended just three days ago and…
Most people hate drilling holes in walls. The noise, the dust, the anchors that don’t work, and then months later, the patches that never quite match the paint. It’s annoying and repetitive, something we all accept as just part of living. Argentine inventor Marco Agustín Secchi, 29, looked at that problem and decided it was…
The new season of TVF’s ‘Gram Chikitsalay’ is officially set for its digital return.The series continues its story set in the fictional village of Bhathkandi. It brings back its mix of humour, social commentary, and everyday village struggles. The upcoming season is expected to expand on the narrative threads introduced earlier. Cast, creators, and production…
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has issued a recruitment notification for multiple Group A, B and C posts, inviting applications for regular appointments across different departments.According to Advertisement No. 1/2026, the institute is looking to fill 80 vacancies in areas including engineering, administration, medical services, technical support and laboratory assistance.The recruitment includes senior positions…
With anticipation steadily building around Yash Raj Films‘ upcoming spy thriller ‘Alpha’, actor Bobby Deol has shared his experience of working on the project. The actor described the film as a large-scale commercial entertainer and praised its leading stars, Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, for bringing intensity and commitment to their action-packed roles. Set to be…
The Pakistan-Australia ODI series comes down to one final showdown at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, with both teams entering the third match level at 1-1. After exchanging wins in the first two games, neither side has managed to establish complete dominance, setting up an exciting contest. Australia won the toss and elected to bat…