Author: Justin M. Larson
Kamal Haasan’s film ‘Thug Life’, directed by Mani Ratnam, is nearing the end of its first week and is doing so on an impressive note. The film which has completed six days in theatres, earned around Rs 40.95 crore at the domestic box office across all languages, as per early estimates by Sacnilk.Thug Life was released on June 5, 2025, and brought together Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam after nearly 40 years. Their last film together was the iconic Nayakan in 1987.Despite the star-studded cast and high expectations, the Tamil gangster drama has seen a steady decline in box office…
Some stories just feel cinematic. Like a kid from the historic streets of Lucknow growing up to soar past the clouds and into space. That’s exactly what’s happening with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, a top-tier pilot from the Indian Air Force (IAF) who’s now getting ready to become one of the few Indians to ever leave Earth’s atmosphere. At just 39, Shukla is stepping into history. He’s been chosen as one of the astronauts for India’s first-ever human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan, led by ISRO. But before that giant leap, he’s heading out on a pretty big deal too—Axiom Mission 4…
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (File photo) KOCHI: Kerala high court on Tuesday issued notice to Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra seeking her response to a petition challenging her election from the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency in the Nov 2024 byelection.Justice K Babu admitted the election petition filed by BJP candidate Navya Haridas seeking Priyanka’s election to be declared void, and posted it for further hearing in Aug.In her petition, Haridas has accused Priyanka of corrupt practices and suppression or non-disclosure of several immovable properties owned by her and her spouse, Robert Vadra, in the affidavit submitted along with her nomination papers.The…
Priyanka Chopra marked her father’s 12th death anniversary with a heartfelt tribute. The actress, who lost her father Dr Ashok Chopra to cancer in 2013, shared a special moment from her childhood on Instagram. In the photo, a young PeeCee is seen with her dad, smiling and carefree. She added a short but emotional message to it, “Miss you every day, dad.”The picture, likely from a family holiday, gave fans a peek into the warm bond they shared. Simple yet powerful, the post reminded many of the deep love between a daughter and her father.‘The pain would never go away’Priyanka…
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NEW DELHI: India batter Shreyas Iyer’s uncanny knack for taking his teams to finals continues to script a love story unlike any other in Indian cricket. On Tuesday, the in-form batter and captain steered SoBo Mumbai Falcons into the T20 Mumbai League 2025 final, adding yet another chapter to his golden run as skipper across formats and competitions.It marks Iyer’s fourth final as captain in just over a year, starting with Kolkata Knight Riders’ IPL triumph in May 2024. Since then, he’s led Mumbai to a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title, Punjab Kings to an IPL final, and now SoBo…
K-pop superstars Jimin and Jung Kook, the youngest members of BTS, were officially discharged from South Korea’s mandatory military service on Wednesday.Clad in military uniforms, the duo saluted and greeted a crowd of devoted fans and reporters who had gathered to welcome them outside the army base. “Actually, it’s been so long since I’ve been in front of cameras, and I didn’t even put on makeup, so I’m a bit embarrassed,” Jung Kook admitted with a laugh. “I don’t know what to say.”The two won hearts with their ‘shy’ reactions to all the attention. The boys, who were presented with…
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After months of tensions and tariff battles, top officials from the United States and China announced on Tuesday that they had agreed on a “framework” to move forward on trade. Speaking after nearly 20 hours of negotiations at Lancaster House in London, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said, “We have reached a framework to implement the Geneva consensus,” referring to the previous agreement that saw a 90-day suspension of steep tariffs on both sides.The talks, held in a Georgian-era mansion near Buckingham Palace, mark a significant shift in tone, with Lutnick expressing optimism that disputes over critical exports like rare…
The standoff between President Trump’s negotiating team and Iran boils down to this: whether the United States is willing to risk allowing Iran to continue producing nuclear fuel if the alternative is no deal and the possibility of another war in the Middle East.To Mr. Trump and his special envoy, Steve Witkoff, the negotiations with Iran are a new experience, and Iran’s insistence that it will never surrender its ability to enrich uranium on its soil threatens to scuttle an agreement that the president only a few weeks ago confidently predicted was within reach.But it is almost exactly the same…
Akshay Kumar has returned to his much-loved comedy roots with ‘Housefull 5’, and the numbers are proving that fans are loving it. The film, directed by Tarun Mansukhani, opened in cinemas last Friday and features a star-studded cast including Nargis Fakhri, Abhishek Bachchan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Riteish Deshmukh and Soundarya Sharma.The movie had a strong opening weekend and entered the Rs 100 crore club in just four days of its release in India. Now, on Day 5, it continues to do well at the box office.Strong numbers despite midweek dipAccording to early estimates by Sacnilk.com, ‘Housefull 5’ earned around Rs 10.75…
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INDORE/LUCKNOW: Madhya Pradesh police claimed Tuesday Sonam Raghuvanshi had returned to Indore days after her husband’s murder in Meghalaya, met her alleged lover in a rented room, and plotted her next move before resurfacing 2,000km away – dazed and dishevelled at a dhaba in eastern UP.Also read: Sonam paid Rs 50k for killers’ travel; 2 accused have confessed, say policeSonam, 24, had vanished on May 23 near Wei Sawdong Falls in East Khasi Hills, where she and her husband Raja Raghuvanshi, 28, had travelled on a sudden honeymoon. On June 2, Raja’s body was found in a gorge near the…
President Trump, during a speech at Fort Bragg, N.C., said on Tuesday that he would restore the names of all Army bases that were named for Confederate generals but were ordered changed by Congress in the waning days of his first administration.His move skirts the law mandating the removal of Confederate symbols from the military through the same maneuver used to restore the name of Fort Bragg, which was briefly renamed Fort Liberty. In a statement, the Army said it would “take immediate action” to restore the old names of the bases originally honoring Confederates, but the base names would…
Po starts as a clumsy panda who doubts himself, but through encouragement, he learns to believe in his unique strengths. His adoptive father, a goose called Mr Ping, always encourages him, and never forces him to join the family noodle business, when he expresses an interest in Kung Fu. As parents, it’s important to support your children, find their calling, and become confident in their own abilities, even if they seem different from others. Confidence helps children face challenges without fear and develop a positive self-image. Independence also teaches them to make decisions and solve problems on their own, which…
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Jamie Smith (R) of England raises his bat after reaching his fifty as Ben Duckett looks on. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Ben Duckett’s explosive 84 off 46 balls propelled England to a dominant 37-run win over the West Indies, completing a 3-0 sweep in the T20I series on Tuesday in Southampton. Duckett, who cracked 10 fours and two sixes, laid the foundation for England’s imposing total of 248/3 — their joint-highest T20I score on home soil.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Opening alongside Jamie Smith, Duckett helped pile on 120 runs for the first…
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NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday commended the seven multi-party delegations for effectively representing India’s stance in global capitals following Operation Sindoor, a decisive strike against terrorist hubs in Pakistan and PoK.”Met members of various delegations who represented India in different countries and elaborated on India’s commitment to peace and the need to eradicate the menace of terrorism. We’re all proud of the manner in which they put forward India’s voice,” PM said on X.Over 50 representatives from the delegations, who visited 33 foreign capitals and the EU, called on Modi to share their experiences. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor…
As Democratic senators gathered on Tuesday for their closed-door weekly luncheon, they heard from their California colleagues, Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff, who carefully differentiated between isolated cases of vandalism in Los Angeles and the larger number of peaceful protesters who swarmed the streets to oppose President Trump’s deportation efforts.At roughly the same time, Mr. Trump was across town in the Oval Office unspooling stories of violence, asking the assembled cameras, “Did you see the guy throwing the rocks at the police cars?”For Democrats, the scattered yet searing scenes of unrest in Southern California have uncomfortably thrust to the center…
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Polycystic Ovary Disease (PCOD) are two of the most common health issues in women of reproductive age, across the globe. Closer home studies suggest that about 1 in 5 young Indian women suffer from these conditions, which is much higher than the global average. The conditions not just affect fertility, but can also result in a host of health issues. Let’s dig deeper…Understanding the difference between PCOD and PCOSPCOS and PCOD both are hormonal disorders affecting female ovaries, the organs responsible for producing eggs and hormones like estrogen and progesterone. While the two are used…
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President Donald Trump has vowed that the aggressive immigration enforcement tactics seen in Los Angeles will be replicated across the country, as protests and legal challenges continue to unfold in California.“Yes,” Trump said when asked if Americans should expect similar ICE operations elsewhere. “We’re moving murderers out of our country who were put here by Biden… We’re not going to let them stay… I can inform the rest of the country that if they [riot], they will be met with equal or greater force.”Trump also lashed at Gov Gavin Newsom during his appearance at Fort Bragg. While standing behind sandbags…