Every city has a few desserts that outlive trends and become part of its identity. In Kolkata, a handful of such creations have become timeless icons, woven into the city’s celebrations and food culture. This World Chocolate Day, Calcutta Times stepped into the kitchens of some of the most iconic bakeries and sweet shops to…
Lucknow: Kanpur-born wicketkeeper-batter Vinayak Shukla has been named the new captain of the Oman national cricket team, succeeding long-serving skipper Jatinder Singh ahead of key international assignments, including the ACC Men’s Premier Cup and the final leg of the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 campaign.Vinayak, 31, who hails from Shyamnagar in Kanpur, made his…
Supporters of CJP gathered at Jantar Mantar, demanding action against examination irregularities and paper leaks NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Tuesday ordered the restoration of the Cockroach Janta Party’s X account, setting aside the Centre’s blocking order.The court said the Centre’s primary concern related to the NEET examination was no longer relevant and,…
Gamers — assemble!The drumroll is on because Xbox is stepping into a new era, and this time — it’s not business as usual. After Phil Spencer’s long and iconic run as Xbox leader, Microsoft just handed the keys to Asha Sharma.Now, one might ask, who is this Asha Sharma? How is she related to Xbox?…
IShowSpeed’s reaction to Portugal’s World Cup exit went viral after a Messi fan trolled him outside the stadium. (Images via Twitter/X) Darren “IShowSpeed” Watkins Jr. went to Portugal vs. Spain hoping for one more Cristiano Ronaldo moment. Instead, he left AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, in tears, with a Lionel Messi fan turning the knife…
Naomi Osaka of Japan walks into the court to play against Elsa Jacquemot of France in their first round women’s singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. Four Grand Slams. Former World No. 1. Fashion icon. Mental health advocate. New mom. As Naomi Osaka chases her debut Wimbledon title,…
Sanjay Dutt was felicitated by Nandamuri Balakrishna during the hospital’s 25th anniversary event in Hyderabad.Image credit (Instagram) On Monday, Sanjay Dutt paid a visit at Basavatarakam Indo-American Cancer Hospital in Hyderabad to attend the institution’s Silver Jubilee Celebration. The Bollywood actor, who has appeared in movies like ‘KGF 2’ and ‘The Raja Saab’, was the…
Representational AI photo A Native American tribe that once depended heavily on oil and gas is now preparing to supply clean energy to a new Meta data centre. The Ute Mountain Ute Tribe has begun work on the Foxtail Flats solar project on its land in New Mexico, marking a major shift in its long-term…
‘Myron Bolitar’: Colin Woodell joins the drama series directed by Greg Yaitanes Hollywood actor Colin Woodell is set to feature in drama series “Myron Bolitar”, based on Harlan Coben’s longest-running book series.Woodell had his breakthrough in 2023 with the Peacock miniseries “The Continental”. He is also known for featuring in projects such as “Ambulance” and…
Project Alankar is a flagship initiative launched by Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on October 1, 2021, under the state department of secondary education. The scheme aims to transform government secondary schools across the state by upgrading their infrastructure to create modern, attractive and student-friendly learning environments.The initiative focuses on providing schools with facilities…