Exposition of relics in Russia reinforces India's role as global custodian of Buddhist heritage: Report

IANS | November 3, 2025 6:01 PM

Hanoi/Moscow, Nov 3 (IANS) India’s role as a global custodian of Buddhist heritage was further reinforced last month as over 90,000 devotees visited the Geden Sheddup Choikorling Monastery in Elista area of Russia's Kalmykia, the only Buddhist-majority region in Europe, to pay homage to the sacred relics of Lord Buddha between October 11-18.

55th Kerala State Film Awards announced; Mammootty wins Best Actor for 'Bramayugam'; 'Manjummel Boys' chosen as Best Film

IANS | November 3, 2025 5:59 PM

Chennai, Nov 3 (IANS)Malayalam superstar Mammootty has been chosen as the Best Actor for his brilliant performance in director Rahul Sadasivan's critically acclaimed horror thriller 'Bramayugam' while the sensational hit 'Manjummel Boys' has been chosen as the Best Film by the jury of the 55th Kerala State Film Awards, which were announced in Thrissur on Monday.

Women’s ODI WC win was magnificent moment, one to remember for ages, says Gavaskar

IANS | November 3, 2025 5:56 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar hailed India’s historic Women’s ODI World Cup triumph as a defining moment in the country’s cricketing journey, adding that it’s something which will be remembered for ages.

SC seeks CAQM affidavit on worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR

IANS | November 3, 2025 5:55 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to file an affidavit detailing the measures undertaken to prevent Delhi-NCR’s air quality from deteriorating, after it was told that several air monitoring stations reportedly remained non-functional during Diwali.

Kartik Aaryan-starrer ‘Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri’ hops on December 25 release after ‘Alpha’ moves to April

IANS | November 3, 2025 5:44 PM

Mumbai, Nov 3 (IANS) Bollywood is a place where timing is of essence. Be it the box-office clashes or their aversion, timing plays a huge role in how things play out on the ticket windows.

IWL to be played in two phase following clubs’ request: AIFF

IANS | November 3, 2025 5:41 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has announced that the upcoming season of the Indian Women’s League (IWL) will be played in two separate phases following a joint decision taken with all participating clubs.

The grip of monopoly: Indian commerce as battleground in the British Parliament (From the Archives)

Santosh Kumar Verma | November 3, 2025 5:40 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) From the distant chambers of the British House of Commons in 1809, a series of debates unfolded that, on the surface, concerned the dry technicalities of the East India Company's private trade. To a casual observer, they were about freight charges, shipping tonnage, and petitions for financial aid. However, viewed through an Indian lens, these discussions -- recorded as debates were far more than commercial squabbles.

Saiyami Kher cries tears of joy after women's cricket team's historic victory

IANS | November 3, 2025 5:34 PM

Mumbai Nov 3 (IANS) Actress Saiyami Kher was seen in tears of joy as the Women’s Indian Cricket Team brought the World Cup trophy home on the 2nd of November, 2025.

Baloch leader slams 'oppressive and merciless' Pakistani rulers

IANS | November 3, 2025 5:28 PM

Washington, Nov 3 (IANS) President of the Baloch American Congress Tara Chand on Monday slammed the Pakistani authorities for imprisoning leaders of the human rights organisation Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) for over seven months, terming it as part of a "cruel conspiracy".

Raghav Juyal enjoys a ‘grounding’ session after the success of Ba***ds of Bollywood

IANS | November 3, 2025 5:26 PM

Mumbai, Nov 3 (IANS) Actor Raghav Juyal, who is basking in the success of 'Ba***ds of Bollywood', recently took to his social media account to share a video wherein he is seen unwinding amidst mountains.