Oscar-winning filmmaker Frederick Wiseman dies, leaving legacy of American institutions

Oscar-winning filmmaker Frederick Wiseman dies, leaving legacy of American institutions

New York: Frederick Wiseman, the celebrated director of “Titicut Follies” and dozens of other documentaries whose in-depth, unadorned movies comprised a unique and revelatory history of American institutions, died Monday at age 96. The death was announced in a joint statement from his family and from his production company, Zipporah Films. Additional details were not

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Partition deed of ancestral land fails as children lose land battle; Delhi HC Backs sale deed over agreement to sale

Partition deed of ancestral land fails as children lose land battle; Delhi HC Backs sale deed over agreement to sale

On January 29, 2026, the Delhi High Court ruled that an unregistered agreement to sell, a general power of attorney and a receipt can’t establish property title, which can only be granted by a sale deed. Thus, the high court dismissed a family’s land partition lawsuit because another family member held a sale deed in

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‘Aapke Jaisa Var’: Reporter left blushing after devotee’s playful reply during Maha Shivratri interview

‘Aapke Jaisa Var’: Reporter left blushing after devotee’s playful reply during Maha Shivratri interview

Slightly surprised, she responded with a puzzled “What?” prompting him to repeat his question, specifically asking what kind of husband she had wished for from Lord Shiva. AI Enhanced Image Photograph: (Instagram) Maha Shivratri was observed across the country on February 15 with deep devotion and festive spirit. Devotees thronged temples and offered prayers to

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Philip Morris India Reinforces its Commitment to Collective Action & Government Collaboration to Restrict Illicit Tobacco Trade

Philip Morris India Reinforces its Commitment to Collective Action & Government Collaboration to Restrict Illicit Tobacco Trade

Updated 17 February 2026 at 16:26 IST Philip Morris India Trading Private Limited (Formerly IPM India Wholesale Trading Private Limited) (PM India) called for sustained collective action and government collaboration, reaffirming its commitment to combating illicit tobacco products. Philip Morris India Reinforces its Commitment to Collective Action & Government Collaboration to Restrict Illicit Tobacco Trade | Image: Initiative

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‘If We Ask About Source Of Money…’: Priyank Kharge Flags Foreign Funding, Alleges ‘Money Laundering Racket’ Behind RSS

‘If We Ask About Source Of Money…’: Priyank Kharge Flags Foreign Funding, Alleges ‘Money Laundering Racket’ Behind RSS

Updated 16 February 2026 at 09:09 IST Kharge also criticised recent religious discourse, saying interpretations of the Ramayana were being distorted for political purposes. Referring to the RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, he remarked that leaders were making statements on social issues while remaining detached from personal responsibility. Priyank Kharge flags foreign funding | Image: ANI

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Ameesha Patel Issues First Statement After Moradabad Court Issues Non-bailable Warrant In 2017 Case, Calls Allegations ‘False’

Ameesha Patel Issues First Statement After Moradabad Court Issues Non-bailable Warrant In 2017 Case, Calls Allegations ‘False’

Updated 17 February 2026 at 09:35 IST Ameesha Patel took to her Instagram account to clarify after it was reported that the Moradabad court had issued a non-bailable warrant against her in relation to a 2017 case. Ameesha Patel reacts to non-bailable warrant issued against her | Image: Republic Ameesha Patel is facing fresh legal

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