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T20 World Cup: Canada win toss in Chennai, opt to bat first against New Zealand

Chennai, Feb. 17 -- Canada has opted to bat first after winning the toss against New Zealand in match 31 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 being played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tu... Read More


Bengaluru man uses Excel to track friendships, shares 6 years of data: 'New friends are negative ROI'

India, Feb. 17 -- A Bengaluru-based professional has sparked a discussion online after revealing that he spent 6 years tracking his friendships and analysing what he calls their "return on investment"... Read More


Film bodies set to appeal for police protection after threat calls to celebs

India, Feb. 17 -- After threat calls and extortion attempts recently targeting members of the Hindi film fraternity, leading industry bodies convened in Mumbai on Saturday. The groups resolved to draf... Read More


"Puppet Chief Minister": RJD's Tejashwi Yadav targets Nitish Kumar

Patna, Feb. 17 -- Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Bihar Leader of Opposition (LoP) Tejashwi Yadav on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, calling him an "uncons... Read More


Veteran actress Pravina Deshpande passes away; CINTAA pays heartfelt tribute

Mumbai, Feb. 17 -- Veteran actress Pravina Deshpande, known for her work across films and television, passed away on Tuesday, confirmed the Cine and Television Artists Association (CINTAA). CINTAA of... Read More


Uttar Pradesh assembly budget session: Ask questions, don't resort to political theatrics, says deputy CM Brajesh Pathak

LUCKNOW, Feb. 17 -- Deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak on Monday took a swipe at the Opposition in the state assembly, asserting that legislative proceedings must not be reduced to political theatri... Read More


France names first woman to lead Institute du Monde Arabe after Lang exit

France, Feb. 17 -- Anne-Claire Legendre, a 46-year-old diplomat who advises President Emmanuel Macron on North Africa and the Middle East, was put forward on Tuesday by Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barr... Read More


France names first woman to lead Institut du Monde Arabe after Lang exit

France, Feb. 17 -- Anne-Claire Legendre, a 46-year-old diplomat who advises President Emmanuel Macron on North Africa and the Middle East, was put forward on Tuesday by Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barr... Read More


"India one of the first countries globally to have AI strategy for health," OIC, WHO South-East Asia Region says

New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- Catharina Boehme, Officer-in-Charge (OIC) WHO South-East Asia Region, underscored how SAHI (Secure AI for Health Initiative) digital health initiative is one-of-a-kind, as India ... Read More


Nigeria registers 388 mineral buying centres, prosecutes 150 illegal miners

Nigeria, Feb. 17 -- The Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, has said the ministry established 388 mineral buying centres in 2024 to boost government revenue and curb illegal mining activities. Mr... Read More