Peter Van Geit recounts his six-year legal battle in an Instagram post. In June 2024, Belgian trekker and Chennai-based activist Peter Van Geit lost his 93-year-old mother, Irena Van Goethem. She died in Belgium, where Van Geit had wanted to be with her during her final years.Instead, he says, he was in India, after years…
Nani starrer ‘The Paradise’ opened strongly at the box office and became the actor’s biggest opener yet. The film crossed the Rs 75 crore mark on its first day. However, it later received a mixed response from audiences, which led to a slight decline in its collections. Despite the drop, the film is recording decent…
Mobile retailers warn of higher costs, call October 2 protest (representative image) Mobile phone retailers across India plan to observe October 2 as a “No UPI Day”, protesting the proposed 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on specified UPI merchant transactions above Rs 2,000.The protest has been called by the All India Mobile Retailers Association (AIMRA),…
Ankush Panghal and Parveen Hooda (IANS/PTI Photos) NEW DELHI: India’s boxing campaign at the Asian Games 2026 received a major boost on Sunday as Ankush Panghal and Parveen Hooda stormed into the semifinals of their respective weight categories, assuring the country of two medals.Ankush became the first Indian boxer to secure a medal at the…
The week begins with a very clear shift in energy.We enter Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month, as per the Purnimanta Panchang, beginning with Pratipada and gradually moving through the declining lunar phase towards Ashtami. Unlike the previous week, when the Moon was growing towards Purnima, this week the Moon begins to reduce.That itself changes the…
Bengaluru traffic is usually associated with packed roads, bumper-to-bumper office traffic and long waits at busy junctions. But one woman’s recent video shows that in some parts of the city, the traffic problem can follow you right up to the gates of your own residential society.A Bengaluru woman shared a video showing cars lined up…
Nani and Srikanth Odela reunited for their latest release ‘The Paradise’ after their successful 2023 film ‘Dasara’. During an event hosted by the makers recently, the director talked about his close relationship with Nani and addressed reports about disagreements between them during the making of the film.During an event hosted by the makers of ‘The…
Festive shopping to get costlier The festive cheer may come with a slightly heavier price tag this year.As shopping lists grow ahead of the peak season, air-conditioners, LED TVs, washing machines and other consumer appliances are set for another round of price hikes.Leading manufacturers are raising prices by 5-8% from October 1, citing higher costs…
ENG VS SL LIVE SCORE: England have won the toss and elected to bat first. The hosts have made three changes to their playing XI from the previous game, with Jordan Cox replacing the injured Jos Buttler, while Liam Dawson and Sonny Baker have come in for Rehan Ahmed and Josh Tongue. Sri Lanka, meanwhile,…
General:This week begins with comfort, and for your sign that matters more than grand excitement. Home feels steadier. Family members may be easier with one another, and the domestic atmosphere carries warmth instead of tension. Early in the week, you could receive support through relatives, parents, or your spouse, and this creates a sense of…