Years seem to pass by faster now: Amitabh Bachchan

Bollywood

Updated: Oct 11, 2013

Turning 71 today reminded megastar Amitabh Bachchan of the speed with which the years are passing by. But the actor, who regales film and TV viewers with his presence even now, realises that ageing is inevitable.

'We're Living In Horror': Family Of Noida Woman Found Dead In Bhopal To NDTV

All India

Updated: May 17, 2026

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Twisha Sharma's father and brother alleged a conspiracy to deny them justice
Her husband and his family in Bhopal face allegations of dowry death and harassment
Her father said she "gave indications many times" that she was in some kind of trouble

20 Ministers In VD Satheesan Cabinet In Kerala, 14 Will Be New Faces

All India

Updated: May 17, 2026

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Kerala Chief Minister designate VD Satheesan will have a 20-member cabinet starting tomorrow
Ramesh Chennithala and IUML's five leaders included in the new cabinet list
Fourteen new ministers, including CP John and several Congress leaders, were named

Uranium Transfer, Nuclear Limits: US Sets 5 Conditions In Ongoing Iran Talks

World

Updated: May 17, 2026

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The US has refused to pay any compensation to Iran for losses caused by earlier sanctions and policy decisions
The US has also reportedly demanded that Iran hand over 400 kilograms of enriched uranium
Another condition is that only one set of Iran's nuclear facilities should remain operational

"Won't Be Anything Left Of Them": Trump's "Clock Ticking" Warning To Iran

World

Updated: May 17, 2026

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After Tehran's lukewarm response to the US demands for Iran talks, Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning
"For Iran, the clock is ticking, and they better get moving, FAST, or there won't be anything left," he said
Trump's latest threat comes hours after he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday

Iran Has Found Another Achilles' Heel Lurking Beneath Strait Of Hormuz

World

Updated: May 17, 2026

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Tehran is seeking to levy fees for the use of the submarine cables that pass beneath the Strait of Hormuz
Iranian military spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaghari said on X last week, "We will impose fees on internet cables"
Subsea cables form foundation of global digital connectivity, carrying the majority of the world's internet

Census 2027: Door-To-Door Survey Begins In Delhi, Maharashtra, Other States

All India

Updated: May 17, 2026

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Field operations for 2027 Census have started in several states and UTs including Rajasthan and Maharashtra
Digital tools are being used alongside door-to-door surveys to collect housing and household data
Self enumeration is expanded to Gujarat, J&K, Ladakh, and Puducherry with online submission open till May 31

Box Office: Suriya-Trisha Krishnan's Karuppu Is At 66 Crore And Counting

Regional

Updated: May 17, 2026

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Karuppu earned Rs 23.40 crore on Day 2, a 51% increase from Day 1 collections
The film's India net collection stands at Rs 38.90 crore and gross at Rs 45.04 crore
Overseas collections added Rs 10 crore on Day 2, taking worldwide gross to Rs 66.04 crore

MEXT Scholarship 2027 Invites Applications From Indian Researchers

Education

Updated: May 17, 2026

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Students in India can apply for the Japan MEXT Scholarship 2027 for study and research in Japan
The scholarship supports master's, doctoral, and non-degree research students at Japanese universities
Application routes vary and require specific documents; selection involves document screening and interviews

Dhoni's Last Game On May 18? Bhogle Talks About 'Hitchcockian Appearance'

Cricket

Updated: May 17, 2026

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Harsha Bhogle wondered whether MS Dhoni is likely to make a surprise appearance during CSK's home game vs SRH
"There's only one game left in Chennai. On the 18th. I won't be surprised if the city is yellow," said Bhogle
"I won't be surprised if there is even if it's a Hitchcockian appearance," he added

"GT Have Finally Filled The Role Hardik Played": Ex-Cricketer On This Star

Cricket

Updated: May 17, 2026

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Lakshmipathy Balaji praised Gujarat Titans' all-rounder Jason Holder, who is having impressive IPL 2026
"He is an improved cricketer in T20s. GT have finally filled the role Hardik Pandya played," he said
Hardik captained GT for two seasons in 2022 and 2023. He scored 487 and 346 runs and also picked 11 wickets