India’s bizarre run of luck at the coin toss continued as they lost their 20th consecutive men’s ODI toss during the second match against South Africa in Raipur. South Africa captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and chose to bowl first. The unusual streak started during the 2023 World Cup and the odds of 20 […]
The film Homebound, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and starring Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor and Vishal Jethwa, has been selected as India’s official submission for the Best International Feature category at the Oscars 2026. A 12-member committee picked Homebound from 24 films across multiple languages. The film has already received acclaim on the global festival circuit, […]
The Emirate of Ajman has entered the Guinness World Records by arranging 603 vehicles to spell out the phrase “EID AL ETIHAD UAE 54.” The event was part of the UAE’s 54th Eid Al Etihad celebrations and took place under the patronage of Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Department of Tourism, […]
David Beckham visited a girls’ residential school in Visakhapatnam to observe the new Project-Based Learning (PBL) initiative being implemented under Mantra4Change and Education Above All (EAA). Over 107 government residential schools across several states are now using PBL to replace rote methods with student-led projects, collaboration, and real-world problem solving. Beckham attended a live PBL […]
The 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit (December 4–7) is expected to draw the biggest crowd ever. Organisers say ticket demand is extremely high and attendance is likely to surpass last year’s 192,000 spectators. Fans from around 105 countries are expected to travel to the UAE for the event. The race weekend […]
Dubai Police has issued traffic guidelines for the 54th Eid Al Etihad weekend to help keep roads safe and traffic flowing smoothly. Patrols will be deployed across busy areas and celebration sites including Jumeirah, Deira, Al Mamzar and JBR. Drivers must keep licence plates visible, avoid unauthorised vehicle modifications, and ensure passengers remain inside the […]
Olivia Yacé of Côte d’Ivoire shocked the pageant world by resigning as Miss Universe Africa and Oceania just days after her crowning at Miss Universe 2025. She said she stepped down to stay true to her values of respect, dignity, excellence and equal opportunity and to advocate for fairness and representation for underrepresented communities. Her […]
The 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is on track to welcome a record crowd as the Formula One season finale returns to Yas Marina Circuit from December 5 to 7. Organisers say ticket demand is higher than last year and expect attendance to rise above 192,000. The championship battle is extremely close with only a […]
Dubai has extended its Three Day Super Sale to continue until December 2, aligning with the long weekend for Eid Al Etihad. The citywide event features discounts of up to 90 percent across more than 500 brands and around 2,000 stores. Dubai Festival City Mall will also host a full day of non stop offers […]
Indian cinema was showcased on the global stage at the 53rd International Emmy Awards with Amar Singh Chamkila, directed by Imtiaz Ali, representing the country. Actor Diljit Dosanjh and director Imtiaz Ali attended the ceremony in New York as the main representatives, highlighting India’s presence at the prestigious event. The film earned nominations in two […]