Yearly Archives: 2024
What began as a neck-and-neck battle turned into a one-sided affair in Maharashtra’s high-stakes Assembly election. The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance [which also includes the Shiv Sena, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), and other smaller parties) won or were leading in 231 seats out of 288 (at the time of writing), while the opposition alliance managed […]
The Shiv Sena Bhavan in Mumbai stands deserted during vote counting for the Maharashtra Assembly election on November 23. | Photo Credit: PTI Napoleon Bonaparte once said: “Men are ruled by toys.” As the cursed favourite toy, the State of Maharashtra has seen more than its fair share of attention from the country’s central leadership. […]
Nayanthara, known for her impeccable style, stunned everyone with her regal red ‘Ek Taar’ lehenga at her mehendi ceremony. Recently, unseen photos of the actress’s stunning look surfaced, giving fans a closer glimpse into the magical moments from her wedding festivities with filmmaker Vignesh Shivan. Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan’s love story began in 2014 on […]
Indian PM Narendra Modi listens as President Joe Biden, not pictured, delivers remarks during an event at G20 Summit at Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. — Reuters Congress and allies lead in 55 seats in state elections. Modi’s BJP won state elections in state of Haryana […]
Last Updated:November 23, 2024, 17:53 IST For a Rs 10 lakh income, the new tax regime saves Rs 25,900 in taxes. However, the old regime benefits more if deductions are maximised Taxpayers should make the right choice based on their income, expenses and investment plans. (Representative/Shutterstock) In the budget for the financial year 2024-25, the […]
India pacer Harshit Rana credited captain Jasprit Bumrah and star batter Virat Kohli for their constant guidance during the ongoing Perth Test against Australia, which proved instrumental in his impressive debut performance. The 22-year-old, handed his debut alongside all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy in the high-stakes Border Gavaskar Trophy opener, made a significant impact with a […]
For most art-world buyers, a work unsubtly called “Comedian” lacked a certain a-peel. It’s little wonder: “Comedian” is actually just a banana duct-taped to a wall. Created by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan, the piece debuted at the 2019 Art Basel fair in Miami, where it caused a sensation but also earned as many chuckles as […]
Democratic attorneys general are preparing a raft of legal actions to prevent Donald Trump from carrying out mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, setting the stage for a series of showdowns over one of his central campaign pledges. In interviews with POLITICO, six leading blue-state prosecutors said they are girding to take Trump to court over […]
Last Updated:November 23, 2024, 17:21 IST Romania and Bulgaria are set to become full members of the Schengen Area as early as January 2025 Travellers on Schengen visas Romania and Bulgaria are set to become full members of the Schengen Area as early as January 2025, according to Hungarian officials. This follows years of partial […]
If you are reading this, you are probably new to the world of alcohol or maybe someone who’s tried a sip and wondered, “How do people enjoy this stuff?” For many, the first experience with alcohol can be less pleasant. Because, honestly, it’s an acquired taste. The good news is that you don’t have to […]