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Fire-hit Goa nightclub ran under multiple names since 1999: Sawant

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday said 'Birch by Romeo Lane', the nightclub gutted in a fire last month claiming 25 lives, operated under different names over the years, and his government......

10 Countries With Names History Forgot

Maps evolve. Boundaries of countries get altered, moving a few kilometres this way or that. New countries are born. The names of nations have changed too. Long before their modern names settled......

Dog name 'Ram': Chhattisgarh teacher suspended over question paper row

The headmistress of a government school in Chhattisgarh has been suspended after a question in a Class IV English question paper allegedly set by her triggered allegations of hurting religious......

Row after 'Ram' appears as dog's name option in school exam

A multiple choice question on the name of a dog in an English test paper in government schools in Chhattisgarh's Mahasamund district has triggered controversy and protests after 'Ram' was listed as......

UP draft voter list published, 2.89 cr names dropped after revision

The draft electoral roll for Uttar Pradesh was published on Tuesday after a Special Intensive Revision exercise, with 2.89 crore voters excluded and 12.55 crore retained out of 15.44 crore listed......

Why Carmakers Are Reviving Old Names

Indian automakers are reviving legacy nameplates to leverage brand recall and stand out in a crowded market, as classic badges like Sierra, Safari, Baleno and Scorpio return to attract buyers.......

Parineeti Names Her Son...

Photograph: Kind courtesy Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha/Instagram Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha have announced their son's name on social media. 'Jalasya rpam, premasya svarpam -- tatra......

Samantha Won't Take Raj's Last Name

She is no longer Samantha Ruth Prabhu. She will be known henceforth as just Samantha. Photograph: Kind courtesy Samantha/Instagram Samantha married Family Man Showrunner Raj Nidmoru some days ago,......

Pankaja, O'Sey Balamma Make It To Sundance

Pankaja and O'Sey Balamma bring deeply personal yet universally resonant stories to Sundance.They represent a new wave of South Indian storytelling, blending cultural authenticity with cinematic......

Where You Can Watch 2026 Oscar Nominees

Stay updated about the Oscar 2026 movies! Key Points Some of the Oscar 2026 nominated movies are streaming in India. Sinners has broken records by getting as many as 16 nominations. The 98th......

No major changes as Pakistan name squad for Aus T20 series

Shaheen Shah Afridi returns from injury and Babar Azam is recalled as Pakistan name their T20 squad for the home series against Australia in Lahore. IMAGE: Shaheen Afridi and Babar Azam return to......

Pamela Conti named new head coach of Indian U-17 women's team

IMAGE: The 43-year-old Pamela Conti brings with her a wealth of experience. Photograph: AIFF Key Points Former Italy international Pamela Conti is the new head coach of Indian U-17 women's......

Shreyas Iyer named Mumbai captain for Vijay Hazare

IMAGE: Shreyas Iyer stint as captain will not go beyond the league stage. Photograph: ANI Photo Shreyas Iyer has been appointed captain of Mumbai for the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy, stepping in......

Mhatre, not Sooryavanshi, named U-19 WC captain

IMAGE: Ayush Mahtre will report to the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru for further management of their injuries before joining the Indian team. Photograph: BCCI Ayush Mhatre was on Saturday......

Two debutants named in India women ODI squad for Australia tour

Harleen Deol, a part of the ODI set-up, has been dropped from the 16-member T20I squad. IMAGE: Wicketkeeper-batter G Kamalini earned maiden India ODI call-up for the upcoming series in Australia.......