Historical Events of 8 December: Births, Deaths & Key Moments
Explore the significant events of 8 December in history. From the birth of Peshwa Balaji Bajirao and dancer Uday Shankar to a deadly theatre fire and a unique US patent.
Explore the significant events of 8 December in history. From the birth of Peshwa Balaji Bajirao and dancer Uday Shankar to a deadly theatre fire and a unique US patent.
Sitarist Anoushka Shankar's instrument, damaged on an Air India flight, is now restored by luthier Ajay Rikhiram. Her post reignites a decades-old fight for better airline handling of musicians' gear.
Delhi Police confirm bomb threats to Indian Women's Press Corps and Shankar Market were a hoax. Swift response and thorough searches ensure public safety. Read details.
Kanpur's air connectivity hit as all Indigo flights cancelled for second day. Passengers face chaos, high fares from other airlines. Read the full story on the travel disruption.
Delhi Police conducted searches at the DUJ and IWPC offices after bomb threat emails. No explosives were discovered. The incident caused alarm in Connaught Place. Read the full details.
Director Shankar pushes forward with his dream project 'Velpari' starring Suriya or Vikram, while 'Indian 3' is shelved after budget constraints. Will this be his comeback?
Read our review of 'Stephen' on Netflix. Gomathi Shankar delivers a chilling performance in this uneven thriller about a serial killer's confession. Rating: 2.5/5.
Grammy-nominated sitarist Anoushka Shankar shares hopeful update on her damaged instrument. Air India offers compensation and promises policy change. Read more.
Musician Anoushka Shankar's sitar was found cracked on an Air India flight. The airline has launched an investigation into the incident. Read more details.
Madras High Court rejects bail plea of police officer accused in honour killing, highlighting the persistent societal menace of lethal violence in the name of 'honour'. Read the full details.
Kerala High Court rejects bail for police officer accused of honour killing, highlighting the persistent societal menace of lethal violence in the name of family honour. Read the full details.
Grammy-nominated sitarist Anoushka Shankar is devastated after Air India damaged her instrument. She questions the airline's handling despite paying a special fee. Read the full story.
Ravi Teja's upcoming film faces casting rumours involving six heroines & Samantha. Makers dismiss speculation, confirm updates later. Actor currently shoots for 'Bhartha Mahasayulaki Wignyapthi'.
The official trailer for the movie 'Kalika', starring and directed by Raushni Srivastava alongside Raja Guru, is now out. Watch the video for more details.
Saptaswa Basu's 'Deri Hoye Geche', starring Anjan Dutt & Mamata Shankar, releases Nov 28, 2025. A gripping Bengali drama-romance-thriller. Watch the trailer now!
The makers of 'The Raja Saab' released a stunning first-look poster of Boman Irani on his birthday, hinting at his multi-layered role. The Prabhas-starrer is set for a massive Pongal 2026 clash.
The official teaser for the Bengali film 'Deri Hoye Geche' starring Anjan Dutt and Mamata Shankar is out. Directed by Saptaswa Basu, watch it now on ETimes.
CPI's D. Raja argues for a mandatory 100 parliamentary sitting days annually to revive debate, scrutiny, and federal balance, honoring Ambedkar's constitutional vision. Read his urgent call.
Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring writes to state CEO, alleging officials are deliberately delaying or denying NOCs to party candidates for local body elections, calling it a violation of fair process.
Bihar STF arrests Durgesh Mishra alias Golu Pandit, a key member of the Shankar Rai gang, from Lohanipur in Patna. Wanted in multiple cases including murder and extortion since 2014. Read the full story.
A desperate youth in Uttar Pradesh was killed by an occultist he approached for tantric rituals to reunite with his former girlfriend. Details of the shocking crime emerge.
US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi reintroduces the HIRE Act to double H-1B visas to 130,000. For Indian professionals, who get over 70% of these visas, this could mean major new opportunities. Read more.
A couple in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested for allegedly murdering the woman's 62-year-old grandmother to delay her arranged marriage and elope. The wedding, however, proceeded as planned.
Raashii Khanna celebrated her 35th birthday. Makers of 'Ustaad Bhagat Singh' released a new poster, hinting her role as a photographer. The Pawan Kalyan film is set for a 2026 release.
Market expert Raja Venkatraman recommends three stocks to buy today with specific entry points, targets and stop losses. Get detailed technical analysis for Vedanta, Adani Ports and Federal Bank.
BJP high command directs Tamil Nadu unit to adopt zero tolerance towards social media posts harming alliance unity. Johny Raja expelled for meme targeting AIADMK's Edappadi Palaniswami.
Discover how 5 Tamil films with modest budgets became 2025's biggest profit-makers at the box office, from Vishal's comeback to Vijay Sethupathi's rural drama success.
Dhanush and Aishwarya Rajinikanth's son Yatra Raja captivates at IFFI 2025. Fans call him the perfect mix of his father and grandfather Rajinikanth. Will he join cinema?
Allahabad High Court dismisses criminal case against UP minister Daya Shankar Mishra over 2012 election code violation. Justice Pathak calls FIR 'absurd and improbable'. Read full details.
US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi reintroduces HIRE Act to double H-1B visas from 65,000 to 130,000. Learn how this impacts Indian professionals amid Trump's $100,000 fee policy.