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Playback singer Amit Kumar, son of the iconic Kishore Kumar, recently addressed some of the longstanding rumours and misconceptions people have had about his father. He recently debunked a few popular myths surrounding Kishore, particularly the claim that he kept skulls and bones to ward off unwanted visitors.Amit about his father keeping skullsIn a conversation with Vickey Lalwani, Amit spoke about the rumour that Kishore kept skulls and bones to scare people away. “Woh toh hum lekar aaye thay. Hum log show karne gaye thay East Africa, Nairobi. Wahan par he had that hobby of collecting and buying such curios……
NEW YORK: Earth simmered to the sixth hottest year on record in 2021, according to several newly released temperature measurements. And scientists say the exceptionally hot year is part of a long-term warming trend that shows hints of accelerating. Two U.S. science agencies – NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration – and a private measuring group released their calculations for last year’s global temperature on Thursday, and all said it wasn’t far behind ultra-hot 2016 and 2020. Six different calculations found 2021 was between the fifth and seventh hottest year since the late 1800s. NASA said 2021 tied…
A German woman accused of a mass stabbing attack that wounded 18 people at a train station in Hamburg suffers from mental illness, police said Saturday.The suspect, a 39-year-old woman, is accused of going on a stabbing spree on Friday at the main station in Hamburg, stunning the northern city in the middle of the evening rush hour.The woman has “very clear indications of a psychological illness”, police said in a statement, adding that she was homeless and that a judge Saturday ordered her committed to a psychiatric hospital.They said there were no signs she was under the influence of…
President Trump is set to deliver the commencement address at the U.S. Military Academy graduation ceremony on Saturday. His speech to West Point graduates comes as tension between Trump and higher education institutions heated up this week. It also follows the administration’s crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs and hiring practices at schools… Source link
All of the stars aligned at SZA’s LA show. The pop star, 35, brought a special guest onstage with her during her Los Angeles concert at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday. Justin Bieber came out to perform SZA’s hit “Snooze” with her, as seen on his wife Hailey Bieber’s Instagram Stories. Justin Bieber hits the stage with SZA. Instagram/@vague.drip The Rhode founder, 28, shared footage from the show, including Bieber, 31, and SZA singing, captioning the clip, “My 2 favorite artists.” After their set, the “Peaches” artist kissed the Grammy winner’s hand before the duo started dancing. Other videos…
Property prices increased in 48 out of 50 cities during the fourth quarter of the financial year 2024–25, according to data released by the National Housing Bank (NHB). The NHB’s RESIDEX report revealed that only Howrah and Thiruvananthapuram recorded a decline in property values among the surveyed cities.The Housing Price Index (HPI), which tracks residential property valuation data sourced from banks and housing finance companies across 50 cities, registered a year-on-year increase of 7.5 per cent in Q4 FY25, up from 5.1 per cent during the same period in the previous year. According to a PTI report, all eight major…
A Ukrainian serviceman fires his weapon during an exercise in the Joint Forces Operation, in the Donetsk region, eastern Ukraine, Tuesday. (AP) WASHINGTON: The United States said Thursday that Russia is on the verge of unleashing a massive military attack against Ukraine, dismissing Moscow’s claim to be pulling forces back, as artillery fire hit a Ukrainian kindergarten.In a dramatic, previously unscheduled speech to the United Nations in New York, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said intelligence showed Moscow could order an assault on its neighbor in the “coming days.”With US and other Western governments saying they see no evidence…
BUDAPEST (Reuters) -Hungarian opposition leader Peter Magyar walked across the border to Romania on Saturday after a week-long journey, in a attempt to win support of the ethnic Hungarians in Romania and appeal to conservative voters in the run-up to the 2026 elections.Magyar’s centre-right Tisza party emerged last year to mount the most serious challenge to nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban since he rose to power in 2010.Most opinion polls now put Tisza ahead of Orban’s Fidesz party with the next parliamentary elections due in early 2026. No date has been set yet.Carrying Hungary’s national flag, Magyar walked across the…
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to facilitate the return of a third improperly deported man late Friday, saying his removal likely “lacked any semblance of due process.” The administration removed the Guatemalan man, identified as O.C.G. in court filings, to Mexico despite his fear of persecution after being held for ransom and raped… Source link
State-owned power major NTPC on Saturday reported a 22 per cent rise in its consolidated net profit to Rs 7,897.14 crore for the March quarter of FY25, boosted by increased revenue from its generation business.The company had posted a profit of Rs 6,490.05 crore in the same quarter of the previous year, according to its exchange filing.NTPC’s total income grew to Rs 51,085.05 crore in the March 2025 quarter, up from Rs 48,816.55 crore in Q4 FY24. Revenue from its core generation segment stood at Rs 49,352.99 crore, compared to Rs 47,088.70 crore a year earlier.For the full financial year…
CHENNAI: On April 14, members of the Ambedkar Association of North America (AANA) came together for the first time to observe the 131st birth anniversary of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar in Detroit, Michigan.The attendees paid homage to Buddha, Jotiba Phule and Ambedkar, following which Bhikku Muditha, a monk from Sri Lanka, and Bhikku Dharmananda, a monk from Bangladesh, offered Dhamma sermons, in which they spoke at length about the Buddhist philosophy and Ambedkarite values that find relevance today in upholding constitutional morality.The cultural programme organized by NRIs in the US saw Buddha and Bhima songs being sung and dance performances by…
CNN — Eighteen people were injured, four critically, in a knife attack Friday in the German city of Hamburg, authorities said. Hamburg police said they have arrested a 39-year-old German woman, who they believe acted alone in carrying out the attack at the city’s Central Station, after a major police operation. She is in police custody and expected to be brought to a court on Saturday, police said. Seven people were “badly injured,” while seven others were “lightly injured,” police said. The victims are aged between 19 and 85 years old. The four critically injured, who include a 24-year-old female,…
President Trump’s relationship with Apple and CEO Tim Cook has devolved in recent weeks as the president has ramped up pressure on the iPhone maker over its overseas manufacturing.Trump threatened Friday to put a 25 percent tariff on Apple products if the company failed to move more of its manufacturing back to the U.S., just weeks after publicly scolding Cook over his firm’s reliance on Indian manufacturing.The tariff threat marks a sharp break from the more cordial relationship that Cook managed to maintain with Trump in his first term, when he scored a key tariff exemption.“It puts Apple with their…
JK Cement Ltd on Saturday announced a robust 64.5% increase in its consolidated net profit, reaching Rs 361.33 crore for the March quarter of FY25. In comparison, the company had reported a net profit of Rs 219.68 crore in the same quarter of the previous year, according to a regulatory filing.Revenue from operations for the company grew by 15.3%, totalling Rs 3,581.18 crore in Q4 FY25, compared to Rs 3,105.77 crore in the corresponding period a year ago, PTI reported.JK Cement’s total expenses for the March quarter stood at Rs 3,092.04 crore, marking a 9.8% increase year-on-year.The company’s total income,…
Daily horoscope for 26 June 2023 reveals a mix of blessings and challenges across the zodiac signs. While some may experience moments of upset and arrogance, others will be blessed with increased financial liquidity and career advancements. Read below to find out more…Aries Daily Horoscope PredictionToday, you might find yourself affected by the negative influence of the moon, leading to feelings of upset and arrogance.Be prepared for unexpected changes in your daily routine. It’s advisable to hold off on making any investments for the time being, as your profits could turn into losses. This is a valuable period for self-exploration,…
CNN — Hours after the Al Haj bakery handed out its last piece of bread on Thursday, Jihad Al Shafie was still waiting, his hope of bringing some food to his family long gone. Like many in the crowd standing outside the bakery in central Gaza, Al Shafie lined up early in the morning, anticipating freshly baked pita from the first deliveries of flour to enter the besieged territory since early March. He was forced to leave empty-handed, as many of the promised truckloads of food remained in southern Gaza, a dozen or so miles away. “We see people waiting…
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HAL, anticipating orders worth Rs 2.5 trillion by 2026-27, is increasing production of LCA and Light Combat Helicopters. (File photo of Tejas) HAL defence aircraft to be made in Andhra Pradesh? N Chandrababu Naidu, the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and a significant NDA ally, has proposed relocating the production facilities of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s (HAL) Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) and Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) from Karnataka to Andhra Pradesh.He has offered 10,000 acres at the Lepakshi-Madakasira hub, situated an hour’s distance from Bengaluru airport, for establishing HAL’s AMCA production facility.HAL, in partnership with various private organisations, is developing…
Discover what the stars have in store for you today, June 27, 2023, as we delve into the horoscope predictions for each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our expert astrologer has meticulously analyzed the planetary movements and stellar alignments to provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date insights for the day ahead. Whether you seek guidance in matters of love, career, or simply want a heads-up on what to expect, this video has got you covered.Let’s explore the cosmic influences awaiting you today.Aries: Today, projects that were inexplicably halted may spontaneously restart. You’ll experience satisfaction in your work and…
BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The head of the Council of Europe, the continent’s leading human rights watchdog, criticised an initiative by nine European countries calling on member states to make it easier to expel foreign criminals.European governments have expressed frustration with the European Court of Human Rights’ use of the European Convention on Human Rights to block deportations, and they are calling for a review of the court’s interpretation.”In a society governed by the rule of law, no judiciary should face political pressure. Institutions that protect fundamental rights cannot bend to political cycles,” said Secretary General Alain Berset in a statement on…
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration late Friday to facilitate the return of a Guatemalan man it deported to Mexico in spite of his fears of being harmed there.The man, who is gay, was protected from being returned to his home country under a U.S. immigration judge’s order at the time. But the U.S. put him on a bus and sent him to Mexico instead, a removal that U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy found likely “lacked any semblance of due process.”Mexico has since returned him to Guatemala, where he is in hiding, according to court documents. An earlier court…
Maharashtra has set an ambitious target of becoming a $5-trillion economy by 2047, with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis highlighting the state’s comprehensive strategy to achieve this goal. Addressing the NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting, Fadnavis said the state government is committed to implementing its vision for both development and the preservation of heritage, aligned with the central government’s goal of a “Viksit Bharat” (developed India) by 2047.”We are fully prepared to implement our vision for development, and preservation of heritage, which is aligned with the central government’s goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047,” Fadnavis said.The state’s roadmap for achieving this…
AriesToday, you can expect strong support from your family members. There may be growth opportunities for your family business, leading to an improved social status. You might also be considering expanding your family by welcoming a new child, which can strengthen the bond between family members. Students should explore scholarship options for higher studies.TaurusA more spiritual inclination is likely today, accompanied by favorable outcomes from past investments.Building a better rapport with your boss can lead to potential promotions. Good news may come from your siblings. However, it’s important to control any harsh words in your personal and love life to…
By Alexandra ValenciaQUITO (Reuters) -Business heir Daniel Noboa was sworn in for a full term as Ecuador’s president on Saturday, promising to press the South American country’s fight against drug gangs and boost sluggish economic growth.Noboa, elected in 2023 to finish out his predecessor’s term, won an April vote by an unexpectedly wide margin, despite claims of fraud by his leftist rival.In a ceremony at the National Assembly on Saturday, he was sworn in by the body’s president, Niels Olsen Peet. Olsen placed a presidential sash over Noboa’s shoulders and they raised their joined hands in a moment of celebration.”The…