Russian Photographer’s Pink Elephant Shoot Sparks Outrage
Russian photographer Julia Buruleva faces intense backlash for painting an elephant bright pink during a Jaipur photoshoot, initially mistaken by many as AI-generated. Animal Cruelty Allegations The shoot, inspired by Jaipur’s “Pink City” theme, featured a model atop the painted elephant at a Ganesha temple, prompting accusations of animal abuse
IPL 2026: Spotlight on Pant as LSG Face Delhi Capitals Opener
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper Rishabh Pant heads into IPL 2026 under intense scrutiny as his team prepares to open its campaign against Delhi Capitals on April 1. With a hefty ₹27 crore price tag and a disappointing previous season, Pant is widely seen as one of the players under
Zelensky Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize Amid Controversy
Norwegian professor Dag Øistein Endsjø nominated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the Ukrainian people for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, highlighting their defense of democracy against invasion as a peace contribution. Supporters’ Case Proponents view Zelensky’s leadership in resisting aggression as stabilizing global norms, preventing wider destabilization from autocratic conquests.
Iran Recruits Children Aged 12 for Tehran Security
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have lowered the volunteer age to 12 for non-combat support roles like checkpoints and patrols in Tehran, as announced by cultural official Rahim Nadali. Basij Youth Program Expansion The “Homeland Defenders of Iran” initiative registers young teens at mosques for street duties and logistics amid heightened security
Mother’s Grit Powers Pallavi Payeng to Khelo India Tribal Games Silver
In a stirring story of resilience and determination, Assam’s Pallavi Payeng clinched a silver medal in the women’s 69kg weightlifting category at the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games in Raipur. Her achievement stands out not just for sporting excellence but for the personal sacrifices behind it. Payeng, a member of
Hockey India Picks 31 for Women’s National Camp Ahead of Packed 2026 Season
Hockey India has announced a 31-member core group for the Senior Women’s National Coaching Camp, marking the beginning of India’s preparations for a high-stakes international season in 2026. The camp is scheduled to be held from April 1 to April 9 and will serve as a key platform to assess
IFFD 2026 Honours Night: Anupam Kher, Mohit Suri Lead Big Wins
Celebrating Excellence in Indian Cinema The Night of Honours at IFFD 2026 brought together some of Bollywood’s most celebrated talents, with Anupam Kher, Mohit Suri, and Bhumi Pednekar emerging as key winners. The prestigious event recognised excellence across categories, honouring both veteran performers and contemporary voices shaping the industry. Anupam
Putintseva Advances in Charleston, Sets Up Clash with Pegula
Kazakhstan’s Yulia Putintseva secured a hard-fought straight-sets victory over New Zealand’s Lulu Sun to advance to the second round of the Charleston Open, setting up a high-profile clash with defending champion Jessica Pegula. Putintseva overcame early resistance to win 7-6(6), 6-2 in a match that tested her resilience, particularly in
RR Crush CSK in IPL 2026 Opener, Hussey Admits “Outplayed”
Rajasthan Royals (RR) delivered a commanding all-round performance to defeat Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by eight wickets in their IPL 2026 opener, prompting CSK batting coach Michael Hussey to concede that his side was thoroughly “outplayed.” The match, held in Guwahati, saw RR outclass CSK in both bowling and batting
Jaish-e-Mohammed Leader’s Brother Dies Mysteriously
Mohammad Tahir Anwar, elder brother of Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar and a key figure in the terror group’s operations, has died in Pakistan’s Bahawalpur under unclear circumstances. JeM Announces Funeral Pro-JeM channels confirmed the death via Telegram, scheduling funeral prayers late Monday at Jamia Masjid Usman Wali (or Usman-o-Ali). No
