Rahul Gandhi's ‘bricks of ego’ tweet as 19 parties to boycott new Parliament building event
As 19 opposition parties decided to boycott the inauguration of the new Parliament complex by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said not inviting President Droupadi Murmu to the event is an "insult" to the country's highest Constitutional post. Read more
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. (ANI)
Ministers will be allocated portfolios soon, assures CM Siddaramaiah; Bommai questions delay
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said he will allocate portfolios to the ministers in his cabinet soon, even as ex-CM Bommai questioned the delay over it in the state assembly. Read more
Irfan Pathan challenges Sehwag's explosive verdict on Umran Malik, namedrops Rinku Singh among best finishers in IPL
Will the real Umran Malik please stand up? Considered the next big thing on the international circuit, India's fastest bowler was surprisingly reduced to a sporadic role in the 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). After Umran shot to fame by bowling the fastest delivery by an Indian pacer in the IPL, the speedster was retained by SRH for ₹4 crore. Read more
The funeral of Vaibhavi Upadhyaya took place on Wednesday in Mumbai. The actor had died in a car accident on May 22 in Himachal Pradesh. She was 33. Actor Gautam Rode and Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai producer JD Majethia and writer Aatish Kapadia were seen at the crematorium as they offered their condolences to Vaibhavi's family. Read more
World Thyroid Day 2023: 7 daily drinks to improve thyroid function
World Thyroid Day is celebrated every year on May 25 to raise awareness about the function of this important gland and help people recognise symptoms of thyroid trouble. Thyroid, a small butterfly-shaped gland situated at the front of your neck plays a crucial role in metabolism, growth, regulating heart rate and multiple organ function. Read more
Tips to detangle your hair without damage
Here are tips to detangle your hair without damage-use a wide tooth comb. Read more
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