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Word of the year for 2025: All sorts of picks have been made but here's one that deserves the crown

New Delhi, Jan. 7 -- An amusing ritual happens in the word business at the end of every year. Some publishers and other cultural busybodies with too much time to kill (like myself) choose a 'word of t... Read More


Bonnie Blue planning 'bonkers' £100,000 24-hour sex stunt

United Kingdom, Jan. 7 -- Bonnie Blue is planning a "bonkers" £100,000 stunt to mark the first anniversary of her infamous world sex record. The 26-year-old adult entertainer previously claimed ... Read More


The Simpsons retires iconic character

United Kingdom, Jan. 7 -- The Simpsons has retired a fan-favourite character. The latest episode of the comedy series, Seperance, which parodied sci-fi drama Severance, saw the titular family dicover... Read More


Netflix, JioHotstar bet big on the South as India's OTT growth slows

New Delhi, Jan. 7 -- As India's OTT growth shows signs of plateauing beyond large cities, streaming platforms are turning their attention south. Netflix and JioHotstar have both announced an aggressi... Read More


UK censor board clears Vijay's Jana Nayagan for release amid CBFC troubles in India; film has 'blood, sexual violence'

India, Jan. 7 -- The team behind actor-politician Vijay's final film, H Vinoth's Jana Nayagan, is jumping through hoops to obtain clearance from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) ahead of... Read More


From Lalu's family to military uniform: Grandson begins tough training in Singapore

Patna/IBNS, Jan. 7 -- Former Bihar Chief MinisterLalu Prasad Yadav's grandson Aditya has begun his military training in Singapore after completing his pre-university studies. Aditya is the son of Roh... Read More


Manjinder Singh Sirsa Accuses AAP of Avoiding Debate on Pollution Control

New Delhi, Jan. 7 -- Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of consistently avoiding discussion in the Delhi Assembly, particularly on the issue of pollutio... Read More


Can fans expect another Flipperachi track in Dhurandhar 2 after Fa9la's massive success? Know here

India, Jan. 7 -- Bahrain-based singer-producer Flipperachi's Fa9la from Dhurandhar, picturised on Akshaye Khanna, quickly became a nationwide sensation. Its catchy beat, high-energy visuals, and viral... Read More


NBR launches automated e-VAT refund system

, Jan. 7 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) on Wednesday launched an automated online Value Added Tax (VAT) refund system, enabling refunds to be transferred directly to taxpayers' bank accounts. ... Read More


AFCON 2025: Algeria set for quarter-final showdown with Nigeria after extra-time win

Nigeria, Jan. 7 -- Algeria have booked a mouth-watering quarter-final clash with Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after edging past D.R. Congo 1-0 in extra time on Tuesday. This is the first... Read More