A decision on India's bid for the 2036 Olympics is set to take longer than expected as the International Olympic Committee's new President Kirsty Coventry on Thursday announced a "pause" on the entire process and set up a working group to figure out the "appropriate time" to identify a future…
Trade negotiations between India-US have come to a standstill due to sharp disagreements on import duties for auto components, steel, and agricultural products. This impasse has dashed hopes of reaching an agreement before US President Donald Trump’s July 9 deadline to impose reciprocal tariffs, according to Indian officials familiar with…
Global star Priyanka Chopra on Thursday (26) took to Instagram stories to address and debunk a viral quote falsely attributed to her regarding marriage and virginity. The quote, which has been circulating across various social media platforms, allegedly advised men not to seek a virgin when looking for a wife.…
Zohran Mamdani, son of acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair and author Mahmood Mamdani, has recently made headlines after winning the Democratic primary for New York City mayor. The 33-year-old Indian-American politician, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, is now poised to potentially become the city’s first Muslim mayor. His…
The Pushpa queen and Animal actress superhit Rashmika Mandanna has teased fans with the first glimpse of her upcoming film, showcasing a fierce warrior avatar. On Thursday (26), she took to Instagram to share a striking poster titled Hunted, Wounded, Unbroken with the phrase "Rashmika Unleashed" emblazoned on it. The poster…
A federal judge on Wednesday (25) in San Francisco ruled in favor of Meta Platforms in a closely watched copyright lawsuit brought by 13 book authors, including Sarah Silverman. The authors alleged that Meta illegally used their copyrighted works to train its artificial intelligence system, Llama, without permission or compensation.…
A historic and relentless heat wave gripped the East Coast this week, peaking on Tuesday (24) with the hottest temperatures in over a decade for many major cities. Fueled by a powerful heat dome, the extreme conditions pushed temperatures 15 to 20 degrees above normal, with actual readings and heat…
Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old Democratic socialist and New York State Assembly member from Astoria, Queens, has clinched the Democratic nomination for New York City mayor. With 90 per cent of ballots counted, Mamdani secured 43.5 per cent of the vote, prompting former Governor Andrew Cuomo to concede the race. This…
Bollywood’s beloved diva Karisma Kapoor is celebrating her 51st birthday today. Known for her memorable performances in films like Dil To Pagal Hai (1997) and Zubeidaa (2001), Karisma has won hearts not only with her acting skills but also with her bubbly and relatable off-screen personality. As fans join in…
The much-anticipated trailer release of Sardaar Ji 3 has ignited a storm of controversy and online trolling, centering on the casting of Pakistani actor Hania Aamir alongside Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh. The film, which also features Neeru Bajwa, is set for an overseas release on Friday (27), but will not…