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Srinagar, Sep 2: Director Information and Public Relations Shreya Singhal on Wednesday said that the Jammu and Kashmir government is looking to transform filmmaking from an artistic pursuit into a viable film economy for the Union Territory, with the first International Film Festival of J&K 2026 being positioned as a platform to connect local talent with filmmakers, producers and industry professionals from across the world.In an exclusive interview with Kashmir News Service (KNS), Singhal said the four-day festival, being organised at SKICC, Jammu and Gulmarg, would seek to build on Jammu and Kashmir’s longstanding association with cinema while creating opportunities…
Big news for Sephora fans who like to lie in bed and scroll on TikTok: You’ll soon be able to shop select brands from the beauty retailer right on TikTok Shop. Starting Sept. 19, the Sephora Drop Shop will roll out exclusive monthly drops of curated Sephora goods. It’s a huge step for the retailer that has yet to officially dip into the burgeoning world of live shopping. Here’s how it’s going to work. Sephora will post teaser content on TikTok to get consumers excited and guess which brand is in the spotlight. Then, the campaign will culminate in a…
Pageant gowns are often designed to dazzle, but Miss World Uganda Muhoza Trivia Elle’s latest look carried a far more intimate story. Created for the World Designer Award, the dramatic ensemble drew inspiration from the seven anatomical layers involved in a C-section, turning the physical journey of childbirth into a couture statement. (Also read: Friday Fashion Flashback: The Indian Maharaja who commissioned Cartier’s most extraordinary necklace with 2,930 diamonds )The story behind ‘Layers of Life’Designed by Keesha Abdallah, Layers of Life was born from the designer’s fascination with the anatomy of a C-section and the layers involved in the procedure.…
At least 25 more houses were set ablaze in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district on Wednesday, a day after armed individuals allegedly torched 10 houses and injured a villager along the Imphal-Tamenglong road, police said.The villagers of Tiporam, who were earlier evacuated to Makui, 15 km away from Tiporam, following the violenceThe fresh arson was reported in Tiporam village, where residents said five of the houses belonged to members of the Nepali community.“Today 25 houses were set ablaze and they subsequently left the area. Among the 25 houses 5 belonged to Nepali community,” a resident of Tiporam, requesting anonymity, said.On Monday, a…
EAM Jaishankar to visit Ukraine, Poland NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar will travel to Ukraine and Poland from September 3 to 5, the ministry of external affairs (MEA) said on Wednesday. The talks are expected to focus on bilateral ties, regional developments and issues of mutual interest.During the visit, Jaishankar will hold bilateral talks with Ukraine’s foreign minister Andrii Sybiha and Poland’s deputy prime minister and Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski.The ministry’s official release stated that the visit would focus on “enhancing bilateral relations” and provide an opportunity to exchange views on “regional developments and issues of mutual interest.”The…
Almost 2,150 people are thought to have died from heat-related causes in Spain in August, official data showed on Tuesday, after record-breaking heatwaves engulfed Western Europe during the summer.Data on the Health Ministry’s daily mortality monitoring system MoMo showed 2,149 excess deaths attributable to the heat last month, the second-highest August number since records began in 2015, surpassed only by last year’s record of 2,184.MoMo estimated that 5,234 people died from heat-related causes between May 15 and August 31, the highest toll recorded for the summer period since the monitoring system was launched in 2015, even without data for September.The…
Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma during the Masters’ Union convocation ceremony as the chief guest, in Gurugram held last year.Gurugram: The Haryana Legislative Assembly has passed the Haryana Private Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2026, paving the way for the establishment of Masters’ Union University in Gurugram.The move will give Gurugram-based Masters’ Union university status and allow it to offer programmes across a wider range of disciplines. The institution, which began operations in 2020, currently offers programmes in management, technology and engineering, along with family business and executive education.Masters’ Union said the proposed university will build on its existing practitioner-led approach to education,…
Rashmika Mandanna is preparing to return to work after spending nearly six weeks away from film sets. The actor had taken a break after suffering a hip injury while shooting for her upcoming action thriller Mysaa. The unexpected pause gave her time to rest, recover, and be with her family. However, with several projects lined up, Rashmika is now ready to get back to her busy schedule.Rashmika Mandanna reveals how her hip injury happened on ‘Mysaa’ setSpeaking about the incident in a chat with Hindustan Times, Rashmika revealed that the injury happened while she was shooting a song for Mysaa.…
I tested AI PCs to find the features that make a real difference beyond the AI hype. (Amit Rahi – HT)For the past seven years, I have tracked consumer tech through constant shifts in hardware, platforms, and the way people actually use devices. Covering everything from budget gear to flagship hardware, I focus on what readers need to know, not on buzzwords or launch cycle hype. My expertise spans gaming laptops and chairs, high-performance PCs, gaming monitors, printers, smartwatches, earphones, headphones, Bluetooth speakers, tablets, and more, with a particular emphasis on how these products hold up in daily use. Reviews,…
Stock markets declined for the third consecutive day on Wednesday (September 2, 2026), with the benchmark Sensex closing nearly 374 points lower amid a bearish trend in global equities and higher oil prices due to escalating conflict in West Asia.The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 373.93 points, or 0.49%, to settle at 76,570.35, dragged by selling in auto, IT, and banking shares. During the day, it tumbled 808.56 points, or 1.05%, to 76,135.72.The 50-share NSE Nifty slumped 141.35 points, or 0.59%, to end at 23,914.45. The index moved between a high of 23,914.45 and a low of 23,786.80 during the day.Among…