Mumbai, March 16: In the 98th Academy Awards, India’s official entry, the film ‘Homebound’ directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, made it to the top 15 shortlist in the Best International Feature Film category but did not reach the final nominations. The prestigious award was won by Norway’s film ‘Sentimental Value,’ marking a historic achievement. The Academy […]
Udaipur, March 14 (Udaipur Kiran): The Pacific Cup Cricket Tournament 2026 was successfully organised from March 9 to March 13 in Udaipur. A total of 14 teams from four states and one Union Territory participated in the tournament. During the competition, 21 matches were played at Khelgaon and Karanpur cricket grounds. The final match was […]
Indian Expat in Sharjah Wins Dh15 Million in Abu Dhabi Big Ticket Draw A Sharjah-based expatriate has become the latest multi-millionaire in the UAE after winning the Dh15 million grand prize in the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi raffle draw, one of the Gulf’s most popular monthly lottery events. The winner, Vibeesh Palliyali, purchased his winning […]
An Arkansas father awaiting trial on a second-degree murder charge after allegedly shooting his teenage daughter’s suspected sexual predator has secured the Republican nomination for Lonoke County sheriff. Aaron Spencer defeated incumbent Sheriff John Staley in Tuesday’s primary, winning more than 53% of the vote, according to unofficial results from the Arkansas Secretary of State, […]
As results from the Texas Senate primary elections began to come in, one of the big moments for the Indian-American community was Pooja Sethi’s win in Texas House District 47. Sethi recently created a stir as she strongly resisted racist comments about her ethnicity and instead flaunted it as an honor, as she said her […]
Udaipur, February 27, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): In the Rockwoods Blazing Strikers Cricket Cup 2026, M.S. Sports Federation Indraprastha Strikers ended their campaign on a winning note with a commanding six-wicket victory over Wonder Cricket Club Noida Dankaur Yoddhaj. Batting first, Wonder Cricket Club Noida Dankaur Yoddhaj scored 180 runs for the loss of eight wickets […]
In British politics, victory speeches usually brim with triumph and party slogans. Hannah Spencer chose something else entirely: an apology.Moments after being declared the winner of the Gorton and Denton by-election, the 34-year-old plumber-turned-politician told supporters she might have to cancel customers’ plumbing appointments. “I think I might have to cancel the work that you […]
Indian-origin physician and oncology leader Kashyap Patel has been selected to receive the Hind Rattan Award, one of the highest honours bestowed on members of the Indian diaspora by the NRI Welfare Society of India. The award recognises non-resident Indians whose professional excellence and public service have created lasting social impact. Patel, a Medical Director […]
Indian expat Rajan Lall hits the $1 million Dubai Duty Free jackpot at 79 / Image: @DubaiDutyFree For UAE-based businessman and Bollywood producer Rajan Lall, the number 79 will forever be synonymous with luck. Just six days after celebrating his 79th birthday on February 8, Lall received a life-changing phone call. He was announced as […]
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 […]
