Cine buffs gather as Bangalore film fest opens
The Bengaluru International Film Festival (Biffes) opened on a glittering note on December 23 with hundreds of cine buffs thronging the venue for the inaugural event
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Assassination That Took 20 Years: Spies, Missed Chances, Then A Final Moment
- Imad Mughniyeh was a key architect of modern guerrilla tactics worldwide
- He led Hezbollah's international operations, orchestrating bombings and kidnappings
- Multiple failed attempts were made to capture Mughniyeh in Paris and Saudi Arabia
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US Says It Will Not Renew Sanctions Waiver Allowing India To Buy Russian Oil
- The US will not renew waivers allowing oil purchases from Iran and Russia without sanctions
- Sanctions waivers helped stabilize global energy prices amid disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz
- India benefited by securing additional Russian and Iranian oil supplies during the waiver period
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"Thank God I Survived": TCS Nashik Woman Employee Reveals More Horrors
- A TCS woman employee in Nashik reported isolation and confiscation of belongings at work
- Nine harassment complaints from eight women at TCS Nashik are under police investigation
- Seven employees, including an HR manager, have been arrested and suspended by TCS
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Iran Bought Chinese Satellite In Orbit, Then Used It To Target US Bases
- Iran used a Chinese-built satellite to track US military sites in the Middle East during conflict
- The TEE-01B satellite was developed by China’s Earth Eye Co. and taken over by Iran’s IRGC Aerospace Force
- The use of a Chinese satellite by Iran raises concerns amid China's strong economic ties in the Gulf region
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CSK Left Fuming Over 'Dosa Idli' Song During RCB Clash, Take Major Action
- CSK have complained to the BCCI over the DJ's choice of song and comments during the match against RCB
- CSK said in their complaint that the playing of the track "Dosa, idli, sambar" was not in good taste
- A top IPL official confirmed the development and said that the governing council was looking into the matter
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Chef Vikas Khanna Named On TIME 100 Most Influential People Of 2026 List
- TIME Magazine named Chef Vikas Khanna among the 100 Most Influential People of 2026
- Chef Eric Ripert praised Khanna for his generosity and ability to connect through food
- Khanna reflected on his journey from Amritsar to global recognition in his Instagram post
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Open AI CEO Sam Altman Seeks Court Relief In Sister's Sexual Abuse Lawsuit
- Sam Altman seeks dismissal of punitive damages in sister's sexual abuse lawsuit
- He argues Missouri law limits damages for childhood sexual abuse claims
- Annie Altman accuses Sam Altman of abuse from 1997 to 2006 starting at age 3
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US-China Tensions Rise Over Hormuz Blockade Before Trump's Beijing Trip
- Donald Trump's Iran Strait of Hormuz blockade risks clash with China before Beijing talks
- Chinese leader Xi Jinping warns world order is collapsing amid Middle East tensions
- US sanctions tanker linked to China, raising risk of maritime confrontation
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India Pushes Lifestyle Changes, Mental Health At 5-Nation Health Meet
- The Union Health Ministry held the first BRICS Health Working Group meeting for 2026 in New Delhi
- Nine member nations participated, reflecting the expanded BRICS membership across four continents
- India's BRICS presidency focuses on resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability in health
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When Pastries Sparked War: The French Invasion of Mexico Over A Pastry Shop
- French warships blockaded Veracruz on April 16, 1838, starting the Pastry War
- A French pastry chef sought 60,000 pesos compensation for his looted shop
- Mexico refused to pay, prompting France to escalate with naval bombardment
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