Mahmood Farooqui is an acclaimed writer and performer known for reviving Dastangoi, the lost art of Urdu storytelling. He has received the Ramnath Goenka Award for Besieged: Voices From Delhi-1857. He has been visiting fellow at the University of Michigan and University of California, Berkeley. Mahmood has co-directed Peepli Live and produced The Great Shamsuddin…
A Colorado family has protected a 684-acre historic ranch after more than 90 years of family stewardship, ensuring that its agricultural landscape, water resources, wildlife habitat and historic character can remain safeguarded for generations. Known as Ute Ranch, the property in western Montrose County has been placed under a permanent conservation easement through the Colorado…
Orhan Awatramani, better known as Orry is once known to share a close friendship with Sara Ali Khan, but their equation eventually turned sour. Since their fallout, Orry has made several comments about his former friend and her family, bringing their strained relationship back into the spotlight on multiple occasions. Orry has now revisited an…
With the Moon in Leo illuminating your first house, themes of leadership and dignity take center stage today. Your presence in personal relationships shines brighter, potentially leading to new career opportunities that appreciate your decision-making prowess. However, be cautious with personal spending and reflect on the true value of items before purchase. Prioritizing a balanced…
SC asks complainant to seek early hearing of Rahul Gandhi plea NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said “all are treated equally” after the complainant’s counsel in a defamation case against Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said the matter had not been listed for hearing for a long time.The top court…
It was anchored overnight before specialist crews began the operation to sink it South Australia has sunk the 40-metre MV Andrew Wilson about six kilometres off the coast of Brighton, turning the retired vessel into an artificial reef. The ship now rests upright 20 metres below the surface on the sandy ocean floor.According to the…
Deepika Padukone has often found herself at the centre of scrutiny over her appearance, and her first pregnancy was no exception. During that time, a section of social media users went as far as questioning whether her baby bump was real. Now, two years after welcoming her daughter Dua in September 2024, Deepika has given…
Today’s Leo Moon encourages strategic thinking and leadership opportunities. Discretion is advised in early discussions, while later hours favor confident action. Individuals may face responsibilities from confidential proposals requiring careful consideration. Verifying information and understanding true influence are crucial for success. Wise decisions will stem from considering experience and current circumstances. The Leo Moon brings…
Kerala CM counters BJP over case against journalist NEW DELHI: Kerala chief minister V D Satheesan on Wednesday rejected the BJP’s allegation that the UDF government was resorting to “Talibanism” by registering a case against a television journalist, dismissing the charge amid a political row over the action.Satheesan said the BJP itself had been filing…
Far below the surface of Costa Rica’s Pacific coast, where sunlight disappears and fishing grounds give way to deep water, three unusual fish specimens had been sitting in scientific collections for years. They would eventually become the basis for describing a species unknown to science. At the centre of that work was Naidely Valeria Vidaurre-Quesada,…
