When interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS was discovered by the ATLAS survey telescope in Chile on July 1, 2025, it quickly attracted attention for more than just being the third known object from outside the Solar System. Some researchers, including Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb, argued that several unusual features were intriguing enough to keep the possibility of…
Riteish Deshmukh‘s ambitious project ‘Raja Shivaji’ received overwhelming love over its first weekend in theatres. The movie is based on the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha empire. Reportedly, the movie was shot in Hindi and Marathi simultaneously. While the Marathi version is raking in good box office numbers, the Hindi…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has mourned the demise of legendary Marathi theatre personality Vijaya Mehta, who passed away at her Mumbai residence at the age of 91. A towering figure in Indian theatre and parallel cinema, Mehta is remembered for her immense contribution to modern Marathi theatre and for influencing generations of performers and filmmakers.Taking…
A section of fans were left disappointed with the arrangements of musical maestro Ilaiyaraaja’s Chennai concert at the Nehru Outdoor Stadium. Several internet users took to social media and shared their experiences after attending the concert.During the two day event, veteran musician Ilaiyaraaja gave his fans a delightful musical experience where he presented his first…
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes MS Dhoni may only return for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) if the team is knocked out of the IPL 2026 playoff race.CSK have won only three of their eight matches so far IPL 2026 season, but there is still no clear update on Dhoni’s comeback.Since the start of the…
Iran seeks to diversify its customer base beyond China. Photo credit: AP Iran has stepped up efforts to attract some of Asia’s biggest oil buyers after a 60-day US sanctions waiver took effect, creating a temporary opening for Tehran to resume exports and clear millions of barrels of oil currently stored at sea, according to…
The late legendary actress Manorama achieved a rare milestone in Indian cinema by sharing screen space with seven South Indian Chief Ministers. Former Tamil Nadu Chief Ministers C. N. Annadurai and M. Karunanidhi acted with her during their stage drama days. She also worked with legendary leaders and actors like M. G. Ramachandran, J. Jayalalithaa,…
Jannik Sinner reacts during the men’s singles match against Miomir Kecmanovic. (AP Photo) LONDON: There was little of the authority that has come to define Jannik Sinner these last couple of seasons. The defending champion sprayed 52 unforced errors over three hours and 32 minutes, yet when his Wimbledon title defence threatened to unravel, he…
An Indian business owner in Portugal said in a street interview that he mainly hires Indian workers because Portuguese employees are “too expensive” and communication is easier with people from India.Asked whether he only hires Indians, the man replied: “Yes.” He said Portuguese workers cost more and described language as a barrier when dealing with…
As anticipation builds for ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale For Grown-Ups’, lead actress Kiara Advani has shared what filming the Yash-starrer was really like. The actress revealed that director Geetu Mohandas had a strict no-pleasantries rule on set and that shooting in Kannada for the first time pushed her well outside her comfort zone. Kiara Advani…