Did Muhammad Yunus hijack famed microcredit model? Decades-old documents raise many questions

IANS | November 26, 2025 6:32 PM

New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) Muhammad Yunus, widely recognised as the founder of Bangladesh’s conglomerate Grameen Bank is set to come under the cloud, over ‘revelations’ of decades-old documents by a former intelligence officer, which claims that the microcredit model was actually a university research program and it was subsequently hijacked by the Nobel Laureate and “projected as his own”.

Vivan Bhathena reveals trick behind his wrestling scene with Aamir Khan in ‘Dangal’

Akshay Acharya | November 26, 2025 6:23 PM

Mumbai, Nov 26 (IANS) Actor Vivan Bhathena has shared insights into the famous wrestling sequence from the blockbuster film ‘Dangal’. The actor was seen in a special appearance in the film when his character challenges Bollywood megastar Aamir Khan’s character of Mahavir Singh Phogat.

Tharanga weighs on Sri Lanka captaincy change ahead of 2026 T20 World Cup

IANS | November 26, 2025 6:20 PM

New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) Just two months before co-hosting the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, Sri Lanka may undergo a dramatic captaincy change. Chief selector Upul Tharanga has confirmed that the panel is actively looking at alternatives to captain Charith Asalanka, who is currently under pressure.

Time for India to move to a specialist red-ball coach for Test cricket, says DC co-owner Parth Jindal after SA debacle

IANS | November 26, 2025 6:14 PM

New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) Parth Jindal vented his frustration after Team India lost the two-match home Test series to South Africa on Wednesday at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, calling it a complete thrashing and not remembering seeing the Test side being so weak at home.

Journaling is where I pause and take stock, says 'Kantara Chapter 1' actress Rukmini Vasanth

IANS | November 26, 2025 6:12 PM

Chennai, Nov 26 (IANS) Actress Rukmini Vasanth, whose powerful performance as queen Kanakavathi in director Rishab Shetty's pan Indian blockbuster 'Kantara: Chapter 1' came in for a lot of praise, says that the journals she pens offer her perspective.

In the age of films like ‘Kabir Singh’, ‘Animal’, Amjad Khan’s golden words bridge the gap between cinema, society

IANS | November 26, 2025 5:54 PM

Mumbai, Nov 26 (IANS) While the debate around the morality of films in Hindi cinema continues to gain momentum with films like ‘Kabir Singh’ and ‘Animal’ going through intense scrutiny, the late actor Amjad Khan once had shared his take on films that deal with disturbing topics, and subjects.

IIT Guwahati’s advanced epoxy coating to protect steel structures in seawater

IANS | November 26, 2025 5:54 PM

New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) Researchers from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati have developed a corrosion-resistant epoxy coating for protecting steel structures, exposed to seawater and high-salinity environments.

India, UAE agree to enhance cooperation in consular, visa and legal domains

IANS | November 26, 2025 5:46 PM

Abu Dhabi, Nov 26 (IANS) India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) held the 6th Meeting of the Joint Committee on Consular Affairs (JCCA) in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, agreeing on further steps to enhance cooperation across the consular, visa and legal domains.

Indian scientists tap AI for personalised cancer therapy

IANS | November 26, 2025 5:39 PM

New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) Scientists at the S N Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences introduced an artificial intelligence (AI) framework that could change how we understand and treat cancer, and also pave the way for personalised therapies, the Ministry of Science and Technology said on Wednesday.

INS Vikrant arrives in Colombo for 2025 International Fleet Review

IANS | November 26, 2025 5:36 PM

Colombo, Nov 26 (IANS) Indian Navy’s indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant arrived at Colombo Harbour on Wednesday, following an invitation from the Sri Lanka Navy to participate in the upcoming International Fleet Review 2025 (IFR).