The ongoing Iran–US–Israel conflict has dealt a severe blow to Iran’s top leadership, with a series of high-profile killings targeting the country’s political and military command structure. While US President Donald Trump has claimed the war has effectively led to a “regime change,” Tehran has moved quickly to replace key figures and maintain continuity in…
‘Dhuandhar: The Revenge’ directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh in the lead, made waves at the box office last week as it officially overtook ‘Baahubali 2: The Revenge’ to become the highest-grossing film at the North American box office. After the film’s social media handle, cheered on the spy-action film for setting a…
Mohammed Shami (PTI Photo) Sourav Ganguly has rejected the suggestion that Mohammed Shami is being overlooked by India’s selectors, saying the veteran pacer has already achieved plenty and remains “an absolute champion”.Shami has not played for India since the Champions Trophy 2025, where he was an important part of the side that won the title….
Andrew Garfield, an Oscar nominee, recently confessed to watching the ‘Harry Potter’ films for the first time. He lauded Daniel Radcliffe’s performance but deliberately avoided naming author J.K. Rowling due to her controversial views. Garfield emphasized separating the art from the artist, highlighting the contributions of numerous talented individuals involved in the beloved franchise. Oscar…
Pencil marks, composed of graphite flakes, adhere to paper fibers through weak van der Waals interactions. Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons A new sheet of paper is a blank canvas, but a microscope shows that it’s a wild, tangled jungle of cellulose fibres. “Every time you drag a pencil across that grid, you’re causing a little…
As Thalapathy Vijay prepares for the release of his eagerly awaited film, ‘Jana Nayagan,’ people comment not only on his cinematic career’s terrific journey but also on the meaningful life lessons embedded in his well-known dialogues. Over the years, Vijay has transformed from a leading superstar into a major political figure, while still maintaining the…
Marvel Studios’ ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ kicked off its box office campaign in spectacular fashion, with advance tickets for its premium Infinity Vision screenings selling out within hours of going on sale on Monday, July 20.Tickets for the next big ‘Avengers’ film went on sale, five months before its December 18 release. Various box office trackers reported…
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is considering exempting child sex offenders and other serious sexual abuse perpetrators from a controversial early prison release scheme as ministers race to finalise safeguards before the policy takes effect in September.The review comes as the government struggles to balance mounting prison overcrowding with concerns over public safety and victims’…
Renowned music icon Elton John imparts his valuable insights, reminding us that while diligence and strategy are essential, true triumphs often come down to intuition and destiny. He encourages us to seize every moment with passion and conviction, drawing inspiration from his incredible path of overcoming obstacles to achieve global stardom. Elton John is one…
MUMBAI: Reserve Bank of India has proposed changes to bank shareholding norms to ease investment by domestic institutional investors, while tightening disclosure and monitoring to maintain regulatory oversight. The amendments will make it easier for fund managers that are part of a financial conglomerate to acquire shares in private banks without triggering acquisition norms.RBI has…