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Amitabh Bachchan's blog "started as a lark" five years ago

Bollywood
 Updated: Apr 18, 2013
Amitabh Bachchan's hugely popular blog celebrates its fifth birthday today. Mr Bachchan is arguably Bollywood's most social-network-savvy star.
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Venezuela Hit By 2 Strongest Quakes In Over A Century, Emergency Declared

World
 Updated: Jun 25, 2026
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed
  • Back-to-back earthquakes of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck Venezuela
  • Quakes caused power outages, collapsed buildings, and disrupted cellphone service in Caracas
  • The earthquakes also damaged country's main airport, severely enough to lead to its closure
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Video: 39 Seconds Apart, 2 Earthquakes Hit Venezuela, Buildings Collapse

World
 Updated: Jun 25, 2026
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed
  • A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Venezuela, followed by a 7.5 quake 39 seconds later
  • Buildings and infrastructure, including Simon Bolivar Airport, suffered significant damage
  • The USGS projects thousands of injuries and deaths, with landslides triggered by quakes
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Passport Travel Document, Not Proof of Citizenship: External Affairs Ministry

All India
 Updated: Jun 24, 2026
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed
  • Officials said the document's primary purpose is to enable international travel and establish identity abroad
  • The clarification came during a briefing on India's rapidly expanding passport and mobility ecosystem
  • Questions have earlier been raised about other documents as proof of citizenship
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'Could've Called Off Wedding, Why Kill Him?' Pune Fort Murder Victim's Father

All India
 Updated: Jun 24, 2026
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed
  • Ketan Agarwal died after being pushed from Lohagad Fort by his fiancee and her lover
  • Ketan's family was unaware of his fiancee Siya's affair with Chetan Chaudhary
  • Siya and Chetan planned the murder after a failed attempt days earlier
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FIFA Bans Qatar Player For 5 Games After Leg-Breaking Foul On Canada Star

Football
 Updated: Jun 25, 2026
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed
  • Assim Madibo received a five-match ban for a reckless tackle on Ismael Kone
  • Ismael Kone suffered a broken tibia and fibula, requiring emergency surgery
  • The incident occurred during Canada's 6-0 World Cup win over Qatar in Vancouver
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NCERT Warns Against Fake Textbooks Online, Flags Pirated Class 9 Book

Education
 Updated: Jun 25, 2026
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed
  • NCERT warned against using fake and pirated versions of its textbooks online and offline
  • Fake copies include incorrect, missing, or altered content that can mislead students
  • NCERT textbooks are officially released only through authorized channels after publication
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BCCI Sent Clear Message: "Selection Not About What's Best For Kohli, Rohit"

Cricket
 Updated: Jun 25, 2026
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed
  • Rohit Sharma was retained by the BCCI for the England ODI series, while Yashasvi Jaiswal was snubbed
  • Sanjay Manjrekar questioned if Rohit's selection aligns with India's 2027 World Cup plans
  • "Selection should never be about what's best for Virat, Rohit or Bumrah," Manjrekar told BCCI
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"Decide Now": Ashwin's Blunt Message To Gambhir Over Rohit-Kohli For 2027 WC

Cricket
 Updated: Jun 25, 2026
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed
  • Ravichandran Ashwin urged Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar to decide on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma
  • Ashwin made it clear that it's the job of the Indian team management and selectors to make them comfortable
  • "If you want them, decide now, make them feel absolutely comfortable and confident over the next year": Ashwin
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"Papa I'm Leaving": Delhi Woman Dies By Suicide, Blames In-Laws In Video

Delhi
 Updated: Jun 25, 2026
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed
  • A 24-year-old woman died by suicide at her in-laws' home in Nangloi, Delhi
  • She recorded a video alleging harassment by her husband's family before her death
  • The video addressed her parents and husband, expressing concern for her daughter
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Kapil Namedrops Sachin In Verdict On Sooryavanshi, Sends Warning: "Too Young"

Cricket
 Updated: Jun 25, 2026
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed
  • Legendary India captain Kapil Dev said that it's too early to judge 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
  • "He is a 16-year-old kid and everything he has is cricket. Once he reaches 20-22, we will judge," Kapil said
  • "No doubt his talent is extraordinary. He is like Sachin at age of 16 but can he play that long?" he warned
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