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The winter in Vermont is finally melting. But Sonia Shah’s lover of three months has abruptly announced his departure. Ilan de Toorjen Foss, a manic narcissist of mysterious Swiss origins, is 33 years older than her. To soften the shock, he...

Mumbai’s Tafreehwale brings its climate-centric play Fever Dream to Bengaluru this month

The cast of Fever Dream | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The climate crisis only seems to be worsening as time goes by, and bringing this crisis to life by way of a satirical drama is Tafreehwale, a Mumbai-based theatre company. Titled Fever...

ISPR slams India's 'Bollywood-Style' rhetoric, warns against regional destabilisation

Every act of aggression receives swift, resolute, intense response remembered by posterityPakistan Rangers (R) and Indian Border Security Force personnel take part in the daily flag lowering ceremony at their joint border post of Wagah near Lahore...

Sri Lanka PM Harini Amarasuriya to arrive in Delhi on October 16

File picture of Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya. | Photo Credit: Reuters Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya will arrive in New Delhi on Thursday (October 16, 2025) for events and high-level meetings with Indian leaders and...

Where are Indians travelling this Diwali? Gen Z and millennials lead the way with festive backpacking

Thinking of skipping sweets, sparkles, and air pollution this Diwali? You are not alone! Diwali 2025 has come at a perfect moment to put the long weekend to use. With the festival of lights just around the corner, travellers are eager to scope out...

Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway blocked amid heavy traffic; ambulances stuck

Biker recounts shocking scenes witnessed while being stuck for 50 minutes on Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway Traffic congestion on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway, particularly between Naigaon and the bridge over the Vasai creek near Hotel Fountain, has...

Bengaluru like Spain, Portugal, and Greece? Russian woman says Rs 2.5 lakh bare minimum to live in India's Silicon Valley

Is it really possible to live in Bengaluru with just Rs 30,000 a month? That’s the question one Reddit user recently posed — and it quickly went viral. “I’m not talking about luxury or fancy stuff — just a decent, manageable life. Basically, a...

Mumbai to Ratnagiri in Less Than 5 Hours as New Ro-Ro Ferry Service Set to Launch Soon

Mumbaikars heading to the Konkan coast will soon have a faster and more convenient option with the new roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) ferry service from Mumbai to Ratnagiri. The M2M Ferries service offers a quicker and more scenic alternative to the...

Lexus Updates Luxury MPV LM 350h In India With New Features And E20 Compatibility

Lexus Updates Luxury MPV LM 350h In India With New Features And E20 Compatibility Lexus has updated its super premium MPV ‘LM 350h’ in India, keeping prices unchanged while introducing new features and E20 ethanol compatibility. This update aligns...

India News | Telangana Police Seizes 1.6 Kg of Ganja-infused Chocolates at Secunderabad Railway Station

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 15 (ANI): Telangana police on Tuesday seized 1.6 kilograms of ganja-infused chocolates at Secunderabad railway station. However, the accused managed to flee from the spot upon noticing the STF team, the...

India News | Jaisalmer Bus Tragedy: Authorities Issue Helpline Numbers After 20 Passengers Killed

Jodhpur (Rajasthan) [India], October 15 (ANI): A day after 20 passengers were killed after a bus travelling from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur caught fire on Tuesday, authorities in the District Administration of Jodhpur and Jaisalmer have issued their...

India slams Pakistan at UN over child rights abuses, cross-border terrorism

India on Tuesday launched a sharp counterattack against Pakistan at the United Nations, accusing it of being one of the “most serious violators” of the global agenda on the protection of children in armed conflict. Delivering India’s statement on...

Delhi CM reviews crowd management at NDLS for festive rush

Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday visited the New Delhi Railway Station to take stock of arrangements for managing the crowd as the festival season is bringing lakhs of passengers to the station. Delhi CM Rekha Gupta along with MP Manoj Tiwari...

Delhi HC gives ED last chance to argue for cancelling bail to Kejriwal in liquor policy case

New Delhi The bench granted ED the last opportunity and fixed November 10 as the next date of hearing. (Representative photo) The Delhi High Court on Tuesday granted the Enforcement Directorate (ED) its last opportunity to argue for the...

Mumbaikars Warn Authorities About Protests To Save Over 700 Trees Proposed To Be Cut For MMRDA's ₹2,682 Crore Elevated Road From Ghatkopar To Thane

Mumbaikars Warn Authorities About Protests To Save Over 700 Trees Proposed To Be Cut For MMRDA's ₹2,682 Crore Elevated Road From Ghatkopar To Thane | Photo Credits: Salman Ansari Mumbai: Mumbaikars have warned to hit the streets to save over 700...

Sonakshi Sinha is rumored to be pregnant after videos of her recent appearance with Zaheer Iqbal in Mumbai went viral.

October 15th 2025. One of the most beloved couples of Bollywood, Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal, were recently spotted at a dazzling event in Mumbai on Tuesday. The pair stole the show in their stunning traditional attire and were all smiles as...

India News | Delhi HC Reserves Order on Plea Against Stay on Suspension of Ramanujan College Principal

New Delhi [India], October 14 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Tuesday reserved an order on three pleas against the stay granted on the suspension of Ramanujan College Principal Professor Rasal Singh. A single bench had granted an interim stay on...

New Lexus LM 350h Arrives in India, Redefines Ultra-Luxury Travel

Lexus India has launched the new LM 350h, marking a bold step forward in the ultra-luxury mobility space. Designed as the brand’s flagship people mover, the LM 350h blends opulent comfort, refined craftsmanship, and advanced hybrid technology,...

Last-Minute Diwali Plans? These Incredible Stays In India Have You Covered

Last-Minute Diwali Plans? These Incredible Stays In India Have You Covered From mangrove-lined rivers in Odisha to palm-fringed beaches in Kerala, and from leopard-sighted deserts in Rajasthan to wellness havens near Delhi, India’s diverse...

Reliance bets on ‘conscious luxury’ with Stella McCartney’s India debut

When Reliance Brands announced its partnership with Stella McCartney to bring the British designer’s conscious luxury label to India, the question uppermost on everybody’s mind was whether Indian consumers were ready to embrace values over...