Deepika Padukone opens up about rejecting films during her two year modelling career and before ‘Om Shanti Om’: ‘It feels like a blur’

Deepika Padukone revealed she waited to enter Bollywood until she felt ready, despite early film offers during her two-year modeling career. She prioritized understanding the glamour industry before transitioning to acting, ultimately finding the timing for ‘Om Shanti Om’ to be perfect. Her journey showcases a deliberate approach to career growth.

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Do you have a betrayal list to share, too?

A social media trend, sparked by Kanye West, allows users to publicly list perceived betrayals. This online phenomenon, ranging from serious grievances to humorous complaints about everyday annoyances like slow Wi-Fi and paper straws, has become a form of digital group therapy for younger audiences, offering a space to air frustrations.

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi once again serves reminder to India selectors in 42-ball 144: ‘Ekdum dhaga khol diya’

As Bihar celebrated Nitish Kumar’s landslide win, thousands of kilometres away, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi delivered his own fireworks, smashing 15 sixes and registering the joint second-fastest T20 hundred by an Indian. Already an IPL record-breaker, the Samastipur sensation is drawing praise from coaches who see him as Bihar’s MS Dhoni-like beacon.

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Can Bihar keep running on migrant income? Why 2 in 3 households depend on workers outside state

Bihar’s migration, a historical constant, is driven by more than just poverty, with changing opportunities and a growing educated workforce fueling year-round movement. Despite hardships, remittances sustain rural economies and reshape social structures. With a persistent youth bulge and limited job creation, migration remains a crucial, albeit challenging, livelihood strategy for the state’s survival and…

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Qatar Ministry of Education introduces teacher competency assessment for private schools

The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has launched a comprehensive teacher competency assessment for Arabic, Islamic, and Qatari history in private schools and kindergartens for 2025-2026. The initiative aims to improve teaching quality, enhance student outcomes, and establish clear professional standards, supporting teacher development through workshops, evaluations, and feedback, marking a major step…

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