The initiative, called ReadSG, was launched by Singapore’s National Library Board (NLB) on September 6, 2026 What if reading a book for 15 minutes could earn you a small cash reward? Singapore has introduced a national reading campaign that does exactly that, using virtual rewards that can eventually be converted into money. The initiative, called…
‘Brahmastra’ actor Saurav Gurjar in judicial custody after woman files complaint over marriage promise: Report Mahabharat actor and wrestler Saurav Gurjar is in judicial custody after a woman filed a complaint against him in Mumbai. She has alleged that he deceived and harassed her after promising to marry her. Gachibowli police have registered a case…
India’s double Olympic medalist from Paris 2024 Manu Bhaker and kabaddi player Pawan Sehrawat lead the contingent at the athletes’ parade, during the opening ceremony of the 20th Asian Games, in Nagoya, Japan. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Manu Bhaker wore a borrowed ceremonial kit at the opening ceremony in Nagoya after the kit issued to…
Traffic, hard water, and bad roads were a problem, but this is what woman misses most about Bengaluru People often remember a city for more than just the places they visited there. Sometimes, it is a small part of daily life that becomes noticeable only after moving away.A woman who spent almost three years in…
Medallists after the 10m Air Rifle Women Team Final. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India ended the opening day of medal competition at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games with two silver medals in shooting, leaving the country joint 10th in the medal standings after a day that also saw assured medals, big wins in hockey and cricket,…
Alderman Merriam’s Shells, 1951 A Michigan collector paid just $30 for a painting at an estate sale, not knowing that the work had been out of public view for about 75 years. The 1951 painting by American Surrealist Gertrude Abercrombie has since been authenticated and is now estimated to sell for $150,000 to $250,000 at…
Kunal Kohli HAILS Salman Khan for taking strong stand on trolls and paparazzi: ‘Jab bhai bolta hai toh uske baad koi nahin bol sakta’ Filmmaker Kunal Kohli has praised Salman Khan for speaking strongly against trolling, body-shaming and inappropriate photos of celebrities on the latest Weekend Ka Vaar episode of ‘Bigg Boss 20’. In a…
BCCI office bearers at the 95th Annual General Meeting BENGALURU: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to introduce a policy defining the scope of the Ombudsman and preventing its office from entertaining complaints concerning local or state-level matters, the TimesofIndia.com has learnt.The move is understood to aim at drawing a…
‘Why should we get into this?’: Salman Khan questions celebrities being asked for political views; also alleges paid trolling Salman Khan spoke openly about online trolling on the latest Weekend Ka Vaar episode of ‘Bigg Boss 20’. Along with the comments on his weight and looks, the actor raised the issue of alleged paid trolling,…
Vidarsa Vinod, Sonam Maskar and Elavenil Valarivan pose after winning silver medals. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India opened their medal account at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games with two silver medals on Sunday, both coming in the women’s 10m air rifle competition, as Elavenil Valarivan emerged as the standout performer on a day that also brought…
