Independence Day special: I believe patriotism is something to be deeply felt, not announced, says Farhan Akhtar
The actor-filmmaker reflects upon what freedom and patriotism truly mean to him in an exclusive interview with Bombay Times.
The actor-filmmaker reflects upon what freedom and patriotism truly mean to him in an exclusive interview with Bombay Times.
As Karwa Chauth 2025 approaches, Arya Babbar’s wife, Jasmine Babbar, reveals her deep affection for the moon, which extends beyond the festival’s tradition. She observes the fast for her husband’s well-being, while he expresses his care through thoughtful gestures. Jasmine eagerly anticipates ‘Rajma’ after the fast, a dish that evokes cherished childhood memories and symbolizes…
Japan has approved a comprehensive disaster preparedness strategy to mitigate the impact of a potential Nankai Trough megaquake. Government projections warn of up to 298,000 deaths and widespread destruction. The plan, updating 2014 guidelines, aims to reduce fatalities by 80% and damage by 50% in ten years. It includes retrofitting homes, upgrading tsunami shelters, and…
Meta urged a US court to dismiss a copyright lawsuit from Strike 3 Holdings, which accused the tech giant of illegally torrenting adult videos for AI training. Meta called the allegations “bogus” and based on “guesswork,” arguing the downloads were “meager, uncoordinated activity” indicative of personal use, not a data-harvesting effort.
A new international study reveals that quitting smoking, even in your 40s, 50s, or later, significantly slows memory loss and cognitive decline. Researchers found that individuals who quit smoking experienced slower brain aging compared to those who continued. The findings emphasize that it’s never too late to quit for improved brain health.
New parents Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha are embracing parenthood with humor and a lot of coffee. Raghav shared a late-night coffee moment amidst baby and work duties, which Parineeti playfully acknowledged. Earlier, Parineeti humorously depicted motherhood’s overwhelming nature with a movie clip. The couple welcomed their baby boy on October 19.
Bigg Boss 19 premiered with a twist, introducing ‘Janta Ka Faisla’ to select the 15th contestant. A face-off between YouTuber Mridul Tiwari and Shehbaz Badesha, Shehnaaz Gill’s brother, ensued. Social media buzzed with support for both, even Shehnaaz and Aly Goni backing Shehbaz.
SEBI Grade A 2025 recruitment: SEBI has opened registration for Grade A (Assistant Manager) posts 2025, inviting applications for 110 vacancies across streams including General, Legal, Information Technology, Research, Official Language, and Engineering. The online application window is open from October 30 to November 28, 2025, on www.sebi.gov.in. Applicants must meet age and eligibility criteria,…
While the United States celebrates its Independence Day on July 4th, this date holds significance for other nations as well. The Philippines, once recognized as a sovereign state by the US on July 4, 1946, now observes its independence on June 12th. Rwanda commemorates Liberation Day on July 4th, marking the end of the 1994…
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