Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, is on course to win Sunday’s snap election by a landslide, according to projections.The conservative leader is expected to deliver 316 seats of the 465-seat lower house to the LDP — the party’s best-ever result. Together with coalition partner Japan Innovation Party (Ishin), […]
Italy’s captain Wayne Madsen, back, and coach John Davison during a practice session. (PTI Photo) KOLKATA: There is a muted curiosity around the Italian cricket team. Even though the usual buzz that surrounds an international cricket match here at the Eden Gardens is missing, a tiny number of faithful did fetch up at this iconic […]
National Award-winning actor Prakash Raj is said to have been dropped from the highly anticipated Telugu action drama Spirit, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga and headlined by Prabhas and Triptii Dimri. The development has drawn attention after the film’s launch, where Raj’s name and voice had featured prominently in early promotional material. Prakash Raj is […]
Actor Vikrant Massey addressed widespread rumours surrounding his alleged role in Ramayana, a two-part film directed by Nitesh Tiwari, and reports that he was replaced by Raghav Juyal. The speculation began earlier this week, triggering reactions across social media and entertainment outlets. “Disappointing”: Vikrant Massey BREAKS SILENCE on being replaced by Raghav Juyal in Nitesh […]
What Arabic Fragrance Trends Are Ruling Men’s Section During Ramadan 2026 in the Gulf? As Ramadan 2026 settles in, scent is once again taking centre stage across the Gulf. Far beyond a grooming afterthought, fragrance during the holy month is a quiet marker of identity and are worn for evening prayers, family iftars and the […]
Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20) Before you act tomorrow, try to check how you feel about any situation that triggers strong emotions for you. If you take a moment to think about it first, you may find the emotion goes down. This way, when it comes to making decisions, you’ll feel calmer and have a better […]
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot hit out at the match officials after Dominik Szoboszlai was shown a late red card in the dramatic closing stages of Manchester City’s 2-1 comeback win over the Reds at Anfield. The defeat dented Liverpool’s push for a Champions League spot, while City’s victory brought them within six points of […]
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai (AP Photo) HONG KONG: Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai will be sentenced on Monday over national security crimes that could see him jailed for life, with some rights groups and Western nations still demanding his release.The 78-year-old founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily newspaper was found guilty […]
TOKYO: Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi made a big gamble on Sunday, holding a snap election only 110 days after she became the first woman to serve as the country’s prime minister. It paid off, with voters offering a resounding mandate for her economic policies and tough stance on immigration and China.Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic Party won […]
Valentine’s Week transforms February into a seven-day love fest, building anticipation for the big Valentine’s Day finale on February 14. Kicking off with Rose Day (Feb 7)—where red roses symbolise one’s love and passion—followed by Propose Day (Feb 8) for bold confessions, the week has various special days: Teddy Day (Feb 10), Promise Day (Feb […]
