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Saif Ali Khan as Langda Tyagi in Omkara (Image Credits IMDb) As the cult classic ‘Omkara’ clocks 20 years, Saif Ali Khan has revisited the extraordinary coincidence that led to his iconic portrayal of Langda Tyagi in Vishal Bhardwaj’s Shakespearean adaptation. Bhardwaj, however, had other plans for him: not Othello, but Langda Tyagi. The actor also recalled Bhardwaj’s memorable casting remark, his mother Sharmila Tagore’s advice to perform Shakespeare, and a humorous behind-the-scenes anecdote about filming an intense scene.Saif Ali Khan recalls the ‘miracle’ that led him to Omkara: ‘You’re too handsome to play Othello’As Vishal Bhardwaj’s ‘Omkara’ celebrates 20…

Leaving the wrong kind of digital footprint can sabotage your career. Maybe you thought you already knew this, but artificial intelligence is making it easier to trace your online history and efforts to cover your tracks can backfire.Employers that once performed cursory internet searches for red flags on job candidates now use AI to dig deeper, more quickly.Employers that once performed cursory internet searches for red flags on job candidates now use AI to dig deeper, more quickly. And, as adult-content platforms like OnlyFans and prediction markets surge in popularity, people are often unwittingly dropping more compromising breadcrumbs on the…

The bigger strategic shift lies in the agreement’s architecture. (AI image) By Agneshwar Sen, Trade Policy Leader, EY IndiaTrade agreements are usually sold through arithmetic: how many tariff lines fall, how much trade may rise, which sector wins and which sector complains. The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), along with the Double Contribution Convention (DCC), deserves to be read differently. Taking effect on July 15, 2026, it is not merely another free trade agreement. It is a statement that India is now willing to negotiate from a position of confidence, accept higher-standard disciplines where they serve its interests,…

Zelenskyy thanks Starmer, UK for supporting UkraineUkraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he and Starmer “paid tribute to the fallen Ukrainian warriors” as part of the UK prime minister’s final foreign trip, and thanked him and the UK for their support throughout the war. “I thank Keir and the United Kingdom for their unwavering respect for our warriors, for all those who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend Ukraine and all of Europe. It is important to always remember the heroism of all our people who stood up for Ukraine. Eternal gratitude to every man and woman who defended Ukraine against Russian…

The story so far: On April 21, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said India should try to achieve 100% ethanol blending in the near future. He was speaking against the backdrop of India’s quest to become self-reliant in its energy needs.What is 100% blending?One-hundred percent blending refers to pure ethanol. It has the same chemical formula regardless of its source. One litre of petrol will supply 45-55% more energy than one litre of ethanol as the latter is less energy-dense.Centre floats another draft of CAFE-III; gives special recognition to ethanol and bio fuel carsTypical petrol engines are…

Sonam Wangchuk and Omar Abdullah (R) NEW DELHI: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday extended support to educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. Expressing concern over Wangchuk’s health, Omar Abdullah urged the Centre to show compassion as the fast entered its 19th day.The J&K chief minister said the Centre should have appealed to Wangchuk to end his fast, adding that “there should be room for humanity” and compassion even in politics.”It has been many days since he sat on a hunger strike. As far as…

Russia and Ukraine exchanged the remains of more than 530 soldiers killed during the war, the RBC news outlet reported Thursday, citing a Russian lawmaker. Ukraine received 501 bodies of its soldiers while handing Russia the remains of 31 soldiers, Shamsail Saraliyev, a State Duma lawmaker from the ruling United Russia party and member of a parliamentary group dedicated to the conflict, told RBC. The exchange took place near the border with Belarus, according to the Interfax news agency. Ukraine has not yet confirmed the exchange. RBC noted that this was the 13th swap of either fallen soldiers or prisoners…

A booth level officer (BLOs) visits a slum with forms for voters as part of the special intensive revision in Karad, Maharashtra, on Wednesday. Mumbai: With the special intensive revision (SIR) being conducted in Maharashtra till July 30, the state’s chief electoral officer S Chockalingam has said that people should not worry if they do not have the documents required or have been unable to map their own or their parents’ details to the 2002 voter list. What is critical is to fill out personal details on the enumeration form and sign it.This will ensure that they are on the…

New Delhi: Discarded X-ray sheets transformed into stylish dresses, bags stitched from retired Army uniforms, decor crafted from textile waste collected in Ladakh and used shoes refurbished for schoolchildren.These are among the innovative ideas on display at Weave the Future 4.0-Upcycling Edition, where waste in its many forms is being given a second life, sometimes as fashion, sometimes as utility and often with a larger social or environmental purpose.Organised by the Union Ministry of Textiles, the fourth edition of the platform showcases India’s journey towards sustainable and circular textiles. Running until July 17 at Dilli Haat, the exhibition brings together…

AI representative image of a woman consuming folic acid supplement Bengaluru: Karnataka has recorded a sharp improvement in iron-folic acid (IFA) consumption among pregnant women, with nearly eight in 10 mothers taking the supplements for at least 100 days during pregnancy, according to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-6.The proportion rose to 78.9% from 44.7% in NFHS-5, while the share of women consuming IFA for 180 days or more increased from 26.7% to 66.4%.Folic acid is essential during pregnancy as it aids the development of the baby’s brain and spinal cord, reducing the risk of serious birth defects known as…