Author: Jayant Singh

NEW DELHI: Long before the famous British fictional character James Bond gained prominence, India had its own ‘Bond.’ In 1956, three years after the first James Bond character took birth, India’s Bond published his first book. Titled, “The Room on the Roof,” this book won the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize in 1957. The year is […]

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh with his family cast his vote on Monday in the 5th phase of Lok Sabha elections in Lucknow. In a tweet on X, he said, "I voted with my family in Lucknow. Those who are going to vote today are requested to vote in large numbers along with their family and friends."

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide, Bibhav Kumar has been arrested by the Delhi Police on Saturday. The arrest comes two days after the Police registered an FIR based on AAP Rajya Sabha MP, Swati Maliwal's statement in the alleged assault case.

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A case has been filed against Bhavesh Bhinde, owner of Ego Media, for culpable homicide not amounting to murder. It comes after a billboard erected by his company fell during a storm in Mumbai's Ghatkopar on Monday. The incident killed 14 people and injured at least 74 others.

Explore the diverse narratives of Indian cinema at the 77th Cannes Film Festival with seven Indian films making a mark. From the Palme d’Or-contending ‘All We Imagine As Light’ to the poignant ‘Kooki’, and the classic ‘Manthan’ in Cannes Classics, witness India’s cinematic journey on the global stage