The Times of India Filmmaker Shyam Benegal passes away at the age of 90

Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal, who ushered in parallel cinema in India, passed away at 90. Known for his realism and depth, his acclaimed works include Ankur, Nishant, and Zubeidaa. Honored with Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan, Benegal's contributions to Indian cinema remain unparalleled. His death signifies the end of a pioneering era in filmmaking.

The Times of India First JPC meeting for 'ONOE' bills to be held on January 8

The parliamentary panel's first meeting on 'One Nation, One Election' will occur on January 8, with the panel now comprising 39 members to ensure broad representation. Law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced the resolutions, and the committee is to submit its report by the first day of the last week of the next session.

The Times of India Zara Dar: How a PhD dropout and OnlyFans creator made million dollars

Zara Dar, a former YouTuber who once preached the gospel of machine learning and neural networks to over 100,000 subscribers, has swapped her lab coat for something, well, a little spicier. She dropped out of her PhD program to become an OnlyFans content creator, and folks, the gamble has paid off. In just a short time, she's raked in a cool $1 million—a number most professors can only dream of seeing on their grant proposals.

The Times of India Farmers' protest: Dallewal, 28 days into fast, may not recover fully, say docs

The Times of India 'Escape strategy': Terrorist nabbed in Bengal was trying to reach Pak via B'desh

A senior TuM member, Javed Munshi, was arrested by West Bengal STF and Jammu and Kashmir Police in South 24 Parganas. Munshi, acting under LeT instructions, planned to escape to Pakistan via Bangladesh. He was found disguising as a shawl seller with ties to other terror outfits.

The Times of India US Republicans embrace 'Prime Minister' Elon Musk

Elon Musk's multifaceted role as a tech visionary, social media influencer, and political force is reshaping industries and politics. From revolutionizing electric vehicles and space travel to his controversial acquisition of Twitter, Musk's influence spans beyond technology into global political dynamics, drawing comparisons to George Soros and raising ethical questions about billionaire-led activism.

The Times of India James Bond has dodged over 4,000 bullets; still can’t ‘beat’ this one from Amazon

The future of James Bond films is uncertain due to disagreements between the Broccoli family and Amazon. Barbara Broccoli, inheriting control of the franchise, distrusts Amazon's approach to filmmaking, stalling development.

The Times of India 21 held for defrauding 16,000 people of Rs 125 cr in massive cyber fraud

The Times of India 7 Indians injured in Germany attack; embassy says in 'close contact'

The Indian Embassy in Germany is in close contact with the seven Indian nationals injured in a car attack at the Magdeburg Christmas Market. Three have been discharged, while four remain under treatment. The attack by a Saudi psychiatrist killed five and injured over 200, leading to enhanced security and market cancellations in Germany.

The Times of India Trump aide Matt Gaetz paid minor thousands for drugs, sex

​​There is substantial evidence that Representative Gaetz violated House Rules and other standards of conduct prohibiting prostitution, statutory rape, illicit drug use, impermissible gifts, special favors or privileges, and obstruction of Congress, the report said. But the report also found that Gaez did not violate sex trafficking laws. The 17-year-old admitted that she did not inform Gaetz that she was under 18 at that time and nor did Gaetz ask her age.

The Times of India Adani spreads wings in aviation, to acquire leading MRO Air Works

The Times of India 'My life is in danger from Bishnoi Gang', posts Youtuber Anurag Dwivedi

Lucknow-based YouTuber Anurag Dwivedi, a prominent fantasy cricket expert, has publicly sought help from UP authorities after receiving death threats from an alleged Bishnoi gang member, Rohit Godara. Dwivedi, with millions of followers across social media, reported the threats to the police, who have confirmed the filing of an FIR and initiation of an investigation involving the cyber cell.

The Times of India New GST rates on popcorn spark backlash on social media

The central government's new GST rates on popcorn—5% for salted, 12% for branded, and 18% for caramel—have sparked widespread criticism. Former economic advisers slammed the decision's complexity and minimal revenue gain, while opposition leaders called it absurd. The finance minister defended the caramel popcorn tax, citing its sugar content, but public sentiment remains largely negative.

The Times of India Ranveer and Deepika invite paparazzi, request privacy for daughter Dua

Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone have requested photographers to respect their daughter Dua's privacy. Celebrating her arrival, Ranveer invited a few photographers to his clubhouse, expressing joy over having "Laxmi" in their home. The couple welcomed Dua on September 8, 2024, sharing her name during Diwali celebrations.

The Times of India Who is Tanush Kotian? R Ashwin's replacement for Ind vs Aus series

Mumbai all-rounder Tanush Kotian is on standby to join India's Test squad in Melbourne as a potential replacement for Ravichandran Ashwin. The 26-year-old off-spinner recently impressed during India A's tour of Australia and shone in the Ranji Trophy, leading Mumbai to victory. While awaiting official confirmation, Kotian's first-class record boasts over 2500 runs and 100 wickets, highlighting his all-round capabilities.