Author: Justin M. Larson

The much-awaited movie – ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ has made it to the theatres. The early reviews of the movie appear all positive, with both audience and critics praising the sentimental value of the story and the nuanced performances of the cast. Celebrating the very story and cast, last night Aamir Khan held a special screening of the movie, which was attended by every bigwig of the industry. From Shah Rukh Khan to Salman Khan, Vicky Kaushal to Juhi Chawla, everyone marked their presence to show their support. Several videos from the screening have been making rounds on social media, one…

Influencing others isn’t about manipulation or playing tricks— instead, it’s about understanding human behaviour and using psychology-based hacks to connect and inspire people to get what you want. Whether you’re leading a team, building relationships, or just trying to get your views across, knowing how to influence others without being too pushy can lead you to immense success. It’s an art that not many people know and if you wish to learn it too, then here we list some clever psychology-based ways to do so: Source link

The Pakistan junior hockey team is anticipated to compete in the upcoming World Cup in Chennai and Madurai, despite political tensions. Hockey India has requested government clearance for their participation, expressing optimism for approval, especially considering India’s potential Olympic bid. The Tamil Nadu government has allocated Rs 65 crore for the junior meet. Chennai: The Pakistan men’s junior hockey team is likely to participate in the upcoming World Cup, scheduled to be held in Chennai and Madurai later this year. Despite the political tension between the neighbouring nations, Pakistan are expected to make the trip to Tamil Nadu. But their…

A US appeals court has let Donald Trump retain control over California’s national guard while the state’s Democratic governor proceeds with a lawsuit challenging the legality of the Republican president’s use of the troops to quell protests and unrest in Los Angeles.A three-judge panel of the San Francisco-based 9th US circuit court of appeals on Thursday extended a pause it had placed on US district Judge Charles Breyer’s 12 June ruling that Trump had called the national guard into federal service unlawfully.Breyer’s ruling was issued in a lawsuit against Trump’s action brought by governor Gavin Newsom.Breyer ruled that Trump had…

The Israeli defence minister, Israel Katz, blamed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and likened Iran’s supreme leader to “the modern Hitler”.“Khamenei openly declares that he wants Israel destroyed — he personally gives the order to fire on hospitals. He considers the destruction of the state of Israel to be a goal,” Katz said.“Such a man can no longer be allowed to exist.”The top two floors of the Soroka Medical Center are thought to have been empty when the missiles hitAMIR COHEN/REUTERS‘No radiation danger’ from Israeli strike on Arak heavy water reactorIranian state television says there is “no radiation danger whatsoever” after Israeli…

U.S. building up military forces in Middle East as Israel-Iran warfare intensifies – CBS News Watch CBS News The Pentagon is beefing up the U.S. military presence in the Middle East amid the ongoing strikes between Israel and Iran. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D’Agata reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link

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Actor and singer Suchitra Krishnamoorthi stirred quite the controversy this week after she claimed that Vishwas Kumar Ramesh, the sole survivor of the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad was ‘lying’ about his ordeal. Amidst mounting criticism of her harsh tweet questioning the authenticity and the mental stability of the lone survivor, she deleted the post and has now issued a public apology.In a new post on her handle, she wrote, “Took out my last tweet on the Air India crash survivor. Seems to be false news circulated for God knows what reason. My apologies.”The apology comes just days…

Actor Ram Kapoor’s remarkable weight loss journey in 2024 saw him shed over 55 kgs naturally in 18 months. Eschewing surgery, the 51-year-old adopted a simple yet effective strategy: two meals a day, no snacking, and no food after 6:30 pm. Actor Ram Kapoor shed over 55 kgs in 2024. His weight loss journey was nothing short of miraculous. While people suspected that he had undergone surgery to achieve the weight loss, the actor revealed that his journey was gradual and entirely natural. The 51-year-old lost 55 kgs in 18 months, and that too by following 3 simple diet rules.…

India captain Shubman Gill during a nets session at Headingley on June 18, 2025 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) The sun’s been beating down on the west Yorkshire city of Leeds for the last few days. The temperature’s higher than it normally is during this time of the year. And, of course, there’s the heat of the much-awaited India-England Test series as well as the stakes are very high for all concerned.While it’s a new start for India in a fresh World Test Championship (WTC) cycle under a brand new leader in Shubman Gill, for England it’s…

HRH Controversy Explodes: Meghan Markle Slammed For ‘Living a Royal Fantasy’ Source link

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! After a week of intense speculation about whether President Donald Trump will launch a strike on Iran in support of Israel’s efforts to eliminate the country’s nuclear weapons program, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced there is a “substantial chance” for renewed negotiations.This comes as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is reportedly scheduled to meet with European leaders in Geneva Friday.Speaking with reporters in the White House press briefing room Thursday, Leavitt confirmed U.S. and Iranian officials have engaged in six rounds of direct and indirect negotiations during the conflict with…

A federal judge in Chicago on Thursday denied singer R. Kelly’s bid to be released to home detention, ruling that she does not have the jurisdiction to rule on his attorneys’ claims that federal authorities are plotting to kill him in prison.Earlier this month, Kelly’s attorneys filed an emergency motion seeking his immediate release to home detention, claiming his life is in danger as he serves a 30-year prison sentence for various sex crimes.  The motion claims Kelly’s former cellmate at the federal lockup in Chicago conspired with prison officials to steal mail between him and his attorneys, and turn…

Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber have unfollowed each other on Instagram, reigniting speculation about a rift between the two women. Once seen as supportive of each other, despite years of fan-fuelled tension stemming from their shared history with Justin Bieber, the two appear to be at it again, or so it seems.The social media move was first reported by X account @BuzzingPop on Thursday, June 19, and comes amid growing rumours of trouble in Hailey and Justin’s marriage. Over the past months, the couple has been hounded by divorce rumours, which Hailey has repeatedly denied.Gomez dated Justin on-and-off from 2011…

For many Hindus, Lord Jagannath is the epitome of being complete. With his large eyes he looks over the entire universe, keeping everything and everyone in check. But one thing many notice is that the idol is incomplete as compared to other idols of Gods found in Indian temples. In Jagannath Puri, the deities only have large, round faces with big eyes, but no defined bodies. Why?Well, one story says that King Indradyumna asked the divine sculptor Vishwakarma to carve an idol of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra. Vishwakarma agreed, but said that till the idols are complete, nobody…

For Karun Nair, waking up each morning wasn’t just about routine — it was about purpose. “My first thought every day was, ‘I want to play Test cricket for India again.’ That belief kept me going,” he said in a heartfelt video shared by the BCCI ahead of the first Test against England. Nair, who last played a Test match in 2017, has spent years away from the spotlight. Yet the hunger never faded. “There were times when I was just watching everyone on TV, wondering when I’d get my chance again. So when I walked into the dressing room…

In a social media post on Juneteenth, President Donald Trump said America has “too many” holidays where people don’t work.”Too many non-working holidays in America,” Trump wrote on Truth Social late Thursday. “It is costing our Country $BILLIONS OF DOLLARS to keep all of these businesses closed.”The president said that the frequency of holidays “must change” and that workers didn’t want them, either.”The workers don’t want it either!” he continued. “Soon we’ll end up having a holiday for every once working day of the year. It must change if we are going to, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”Juneteenth, held on June…

Israel and Iran’s air war entered a second week on Friday and European officials sought to draw Tehran back to the negotiating table after President Donald Trump said any decision on potential U.S. involvement would be made within two weeks. Source link

Trump sets 2-week timeline for Iran decision, it’s not the first time he’s given a 2-week notice – CBS News Watch CBS News The White House says President Trump will decide on whether the U.S. should join Israel in its military operations against Iran within the next two weeks. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports from Tel Aviv. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link

Bollywood has seen many famous stars from the 90s whose children are now stepping into the film world. One example is Raveena Tandon, who was a big name in the 90s. Her daughter, Rasha Thadani, has recently made her debut in Bollywood, carrying her mother’s legacy forward. This has made people wonder if Kajol’s daughter, Nysa Devgan, will do the same. Kajol recently shared her thoughts on this.Kajol says Nysa isn’t interested in filmsWhile promoting her upcoming film ‘Maa’, Kajol spoke to Filmygyan and was asked if Nysa will take her legacy forward like Rasha is doing for Raveena. Kajol…

Sunscreen isn’t just for the beach or summer holidays it’s your skin’s daily shield against premature ageing, pigmentation, and invisible damage, year-round. Despite growing awareness, several myths still prevent people from using sunscreen correctly or consistently. Let’s separate fact from fiction.Myth 1: Sunscreen is only needed during summer or when it’s sunnyFact: UV radiation is present all year round, regardless of weather or temperature. Research shows that up to 80% of UV rays still reach your skin even on cloudy or rainy days. UVA rays, in particular, penetrate deep into the skin and accelerate ageing, pigmentation, and collagen breakdown. Daily…

Italy’s Jannik Sinner (David Inderlied/dpa via AP) Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan defeated defending champion Jannik Sinner in the second round of the Halle grass tournament. The world number one suffered a 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 loss to the 45th-ranked Bublik, marking his first defeat to a player outside the top 20 since summer 2023.Sinner had previously dominated Bublik in their French Open quarter-final matchup, losing only six games. This victory marked Bublik’s second win in six encounters against Sinner, coming just ten days before Wimbledon.”We are tennis players and we try to win every match we play, but it is a…

Former WBBL title-winning captain moves into high performance role after time as a broadcaster and Queensland Cricket director Source link

Protesters stand off against California National Guard soldiers at the Federal Building in downtown Los Angeles during a “No Kings” protest on Saturday. Richard Vogel/AP hide caption toggle caption Richard Vogel/AP A California appeals court has ruled that President Trump can maintain control over California National Guard troops in Los Angeles — rejecting at least temporarily Gov. Gavin Newsom’s attempt to take back control of the Guard. It was the latest in a series of court rulings since last week over control of the Guard. Trump took control saying it was needed to prevent interference with the work of Immigration…