Covid testing resumes in the Gulf as new variant fuels fresh concerns/ Image: Representative TL;DR A new COVID variant is spreading fast across Gulf countries, replacing older strains.Infections are rising sharply, while vaccine coverage remains worryingly low.Experts warn poor data from hospitals could delay response if things get worse.COVID cases are rising again in the […]
The cameras are set to roll on Gunmaaster G9, a family action drama that brings together the Aashiq Banaya Aapne team, Emraan Hashmi, director Aditya Datt, and music composer Himesh Reshammiya, after nearly two decades. Deepak Mukut reunites Emraan Hashmi, Aditya Datt, and Himesh Reshammiya for action drama Gunmaaster G9; shoot begins post-monsoon Produced by […]
OTT favourites Jaideep Ahlawat, Vijay Varma, Jitendra Kumar, and Pratik Gandhi are all set to take over the couch on this week’s episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show, streaming this Saturday, July 12 on Netflix. With stories that blur the lines between reel and real life, the four acclaimed actors open up about their […]
Entrepreneurs from India, Europe, Africa, and the US are increasingly choosing Gulf cities like Dubai, Riyadh, and Doha to launch and grow their ventures/Representative Image TL;DR: Founders of startups are increasingly moving away from Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America to the Gulf. The major draw factors are tax-free salaries, complete foreign ownership, and long-term […]
It has only been the first half of 2025, and Riteish Deshmukh is already celebrating a phenomenal year with two back-to-back blockbusters, Raid 2 and Housefull 5. Fresh off this massive success, the versatile actor is now headed to London to begin filming the highly anticipated fourth installment of the popular Masti franchise. Riteish Deshmukh […]
A trial challenging Japan’s lengthy and gruelling detention of criminal suspects opened in Tokyo Wednesday, with plaintiffs decrying “subhuman” treatment they say ignores the presumption of innocence. Campaigners argue that lengthy pre-trial detention is meted out too easily in Japan, especially if suspects remain silent or refuse to confess. AI- generated image TOKYO: A trial […]
Former West Indies opener Chris Gayle has taken a firm stance against Wiaan Mulder’s decision to declare his innings on 367 not out during the second Test against Zimbabwe. According to Gayle, the South African batter missed a rare opportunity to etch his name into cricket history by not going for Brian Lara’s iconic record […]
Kites by Yusuf Arakkal; Underworld Belly Button by Avinash Veeraraghavan | Photo Credit: Gallery G/Special Arrangement Hyderabad will witness a showcase of artworks by some of India’s celebrated artists this weekend. On The Go, a travelling exhibition curated by Bengaluru’s Gallery G, will be on view from July 11 to 13 at Taj Krishna, Hyderabad. […]
(From left) Jayshree Raveendran, Senthil Kumar, Simran, Revathi, and CK Ranganthan. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The recently held AbilityFEST2025 India International Disability Film Festival at PVR-INOX Sathyam Cinema, Royapettah, saw festival chairperson Revathy in conversation with Senthil Kumar, co-founder, Qube cinema, about the importance of accessibility in movies. The conversation was a follow-up to a […]
Russia foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov SEOUL: ©© will travel to North Korea for a three-day visit beginning Friday in the latest sign of the countries’ deepening ties during Russia’s war in Ukraine, state media reported. North Korea’s official Korean central news agency said Lavrov was invited by the country’s Foreign Ministry but did not immediately […]
