Economist and House of Lords member Meghnad Desai passed away at 84. A former professor at the London School of Economics, Desai was known for his research on development, Marxian economics, and globalisation. Prime Minister Modi expressed condolences, acknowledging Desai’s connection to India and his role in strengthening India-UK ties. Desai’s influence spanned academia and…
Isha Koppikar revealed a demanding scene from her 1998 film, Chandralekha, where she was slapped 14 times. To achieve authenticity, Isha insisted Nagarjuna Akkineni slap her for real, leading to multiple retakes as she sought genuine emotion. Despite visible marks, Isha reassured Nagarjuna, emphasizing her commitment to method acting and the pursuit of realism.
The Netherlands has declared Israel’s finance and national security ministers persona non grata for inciting violence and urging ethnic cleansing in Gaza. “They repeatedly incited settler violence against Palestinians, promoted illegal settlement expansion, and called for ethnic cleansing in Gaza,” Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp told parliament in a letter released late Monday.
Sumit Nagal secured a decisive victory against Carlos Sanchez Jover at the Platzmann Open in Hagen, Germany, advancing to the second round with a 6-2, 6-2 win. The Indian tennis player, ranked 307, defeated the higher-ranked Spaniard on clay and is now set to face 17-year-old German talent Niels McDonald in the round of 16.
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In Stockholm, China and the United States decided to maintain existing tariff arrangements, extending the pause after constructive talks. The US will keep its 30% levy on Chinese imports, while China continues its 10% duty on American goods.
Meta has launched “Scam se Bacho 2.0” in Mumbai, employing humorous signboards by Signboard_wala to raise awareness about online fraud. The campaign targets fake loan scams, impersonation, and OTP theft, promoting Meta’s safety features. Building on last year’s initiative, it uses culturally relevant humor to engage the public and encourage safer online practices.
Farooque Aslam Khan, a security manager at Wankhede Stadium, has been arrested for allegedly stealing 261 IPL jerseys valued at Rs 6.52 lakh from the BCCI’s merchandise store. The theft occurred on June 13, with Khan suspected of selling the stolen jerseys online. Following a complaint filed by BCCI officials, police have recovered 50 jerseys…
Farooque Aslam Khan, a security manager at Wankhede Stadium, has been arrested for allegedly stealing 261 IPL jerseys valued at Rs 6.52 lakh from the BCCI’s merchandise store. The theft occurred on June 13, with Khan suspected of selling the stolen jerseys online. Following a complaint filed by BCCI officials, police have recovered 50 jerseys…
This week’s horoscopes encourage embracing change, clear communication, and self-care. Opportunities abound, urging flexibility and collaboration. Patience and empathy are key to overcoming obstacles and strengthening relationships. Trust your intuition, balance work with rest, and view challenges as growth opportunities to achieve long-term goals.
