Devashish Makhija has revisited a defining chapter of his career in the Hindi film industry. The filmmaker, whose latest directorial ‘Gandhari’ is currently streaming on OTT, recalled signing a three-film deal with Yash Raj Films (YRF) at the age of 27. At the time, the agreement appeared to be a major career breakthrough. However, the…
A major conservation agreement in California’s Napa Valley is set to permanently protect much of the sprawling landscape surrounding the di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art, while potentially providing the institution with up to $1.85 million to support its cultural operations. Announced August 25 by the Land Trust of Napa County, the deal brings together…
Anjali Anand and Shiv Thakare Anjali Anand has found herself at the centre of a social media debate after a video of her confrontation with a paparazzo went viral. The actress, who was seen with Shiv Thakare after an event, lost her cool when a pap made a remark that she interpreted as body-shaming and…
CHENNAI: Mohammed Shami and Mukesh Kumar may currently find themselves outside India’s red-ball set-up, but the two Bengal pacers offered a timely reminder of their quality on a flat MA Chidambaram Stadium surface on Tuesday.Bowling in Chennai heat, Shami and Mukesh combined for four wickets as East Zone tightened their grip over the Duleep Trophy…
Demonstrators hold banners during a protest after AfD’s victory, in Berlin. Thousands of people took to the streets across Germany after the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) recorded its strongest-ever result in a state election, raising fears that the party could make further gains in upcoming polls in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.The protests followed the…
The pre-release event of ‘Sigma’ turned into a lively celebration as the team spoke about the film and their journey. Directed by Thalapathy Vijay’s son Jason Sanjay in his feature debut, the action-adventure heist film stars Sundeep Kishan and Faria Abdullah in the lead roles. The film also features Raju Sundaram, Sampath Raj, Shiv Panditt,…
NEW DELHI: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has not approved any relaxation beyond the 70-year age ceiling for candidates contesting or seeking nominations in Indian Olympic Association (IOA) elections.IOA’s existing Article 14.3 allows members above 70 to contest if permitted by international charters and statutes.The amended provision, adopted here at Tuesday’s Special General Body Meeting…
Ancient Polish burial reveals man with 2 skulls, 42-tooth necklace and battle axe (Image Credit: X/ @sputnik_brasil) Archaeologists investigating a Roman-period cemetery in Poland made an unexpected discovery when they came across a burial that was thousands of years older than the surrounding graves. Instead of a Roman-era burial, they found the nearly complete skeleton…
Julia Roberts, Paul Rudd and Sarah Paulson to star together in upcoming Broadway play ‘Small Mouth Sounds.’ (Instagram) Actors Julia Roberts, Paul Rudd, and Sarah Paulson are making their big return to the theater with a brand new Broadway production! According to recent reports, the trio will be working together for an upcoming production of…
MUMBAI: Off-spinning allrounder Washington Sundar, who missed the two-Test series in Sri Lanka due to a hamstring injury, has been cleared to play in India’s upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan in New Delhi, TOI has learnt.However, team management and selectors are still awaiting fitness updates on pacer Jasprit Bumrah and seam-bowling allrounders Harshit Rana…