NEW DELHI: India’s MMA fighter Varun Sanyal has broken his silence after being forced to withdraw from the Asian Games following a blackout during a sauna session, admitting that his attempt to cut weight on his own was “quite foolish” but saying he felt he had no choice.Sanyal, who was due to compete in the…
Veteran Bengali actress Mithu Mukherjee passes away in Mumbai at 71 – Report Veteran Bengali actress Mithu Mukherjee, who was a prominent screen presence in Bengali cinema during the 1970s and 1980s, has passed away at the age of 71 in Mumbai, according to reports. The actress, known for films including Marjina Abdulla, Mouchak and…
It has been part of the food habits of nomadic communities for generations. A traditional cheese made from yak milk in the high-altitude villages of Ladakh has found international recognition. Yak Churpi, made for generations by pastoral communities, won a gold medal at the Mundial do Queijo do Brasil 2026 in São Paulo, Brazil. The…
Calicut FC footballer Rijohn Jose died in a road accident in Kozhikode late Sunday night, days before the start of the new Super League Kerala season.The 29-year-old was travelling on a motorcycle with fellow footballer Ghani Ahmed Nigam when their vehicle collided with another motorcycle near Christian College on the Gandhi Road flyover at around…
The OTT calendar for September 21 to September 27 has something for every kind of viewer. The week brings a mix of new movies, returning shows and fresh series across genres, ranging from romance and comedy to crime, mystery, courtroom drama and supernatural stories. With several new titles arriving over the next few days, here’s…
Malayalam actor Anaswara Rajan is gearing up for the release of her upcoming Telugu romantic drama ‘Itllu Arjuna’. During a recent press meet attended by the film’s cast and crew, Anaswara had an unexpected reaction to a question directed at her. A video of the moment has since surfaced online, with her surprised response and…
Nashville songwriter Jerry Vandiver spends hundreds of volunteer hours trapping foxes sick with mange (Image Credit: Facebook/ @Jerry Vandiver) For one Nashville songwriter, answering a call for help can mean getting out of bed in the middle of the night and heading into the woods. At 78, Jerry Vandiver has spent the past seven years…
When Indian breads come to mind, naan, roti, paratha and kulcha often take centre stage. They are familiar, widely available and deeply woven into the country’s food culture. But travel further south and the idea of what counts as a bread becomes far more varied. Across Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana,…
The team of ‘Hanuman Ansh’ met Union Home Minister Amit Shah at his residence in New Delhi on Monday, following the film’s impressive theatrical run. Director Vishal Chaturvedi and lead actor Shobhinaw Satyaa were present during the meeting.A source was quoted by Hindustan Times saying, “During the interaction, the Home Minister spoke about Neem Karoli…
Yu Zidi (Reuters/AP Photo) At just 13, Yu Zidi is already swimming towards a rivalry that could define the next era of women’s swimming.The Chinese teenager claimed her second gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Monday, winning the women’s 200m individual medley in 2:06.10 — a time that took her to within 0.40…