After facing challenges, the Brooklyn Nets are strategically rebuilding for the 2025-26 season. Trading Mikal Bridges secured multiple first-round picks, providing flexibility to acquire young talent. With significant cap space and a long-term plan, the Nets aim to emulate the Oklahoma City Thunder’s successful rebuild, fostering optimism among fans despite past disappointments.
British actress Emma Thompson recently recounted an unexpected encounter with Donald Trump in 1998. Freshly divorced from Kenneth Branagh, Thompson received a call from Trump, who invited her to stay at one of his properties and have dinner. Thompson, filming ‘Primary Colors’ at the time, believes Trump, also recently separated, was seeking a “nice divorcee”…
The White House is thinking about inviting Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Alaska. This is where US President Donald Trump may meet Russian President Vladimir Putin. The meeting is planned for August 15. It is unclear if Putin and Zelenskyy would meet face to face. Zelenskyy has accused Putin of trying to legalise the occupation…
The overnight demolition of a structure at Kannada superstar Vishnuvardhan’s memorial in Bengaluru has sparked outrage among fans and film industry members. Actors like Rishab Shetty and Kichcha Sudeep have voiced their disappointment over the incident, which occurred amidst a land dispute. While a new memorial is under development in Mysuru, the original site held…
Khan Sir, a popular educator, celebrated Raksha Bandhan in Patna with over 15,000 female students at SK Memorial Hall. Students from across the country tied rakhis to Khan Sir, whom they consider a brother. He expressed gratitude and emphasized the festival’s cultural significance, offering a crash course as a gift and arranging a feast for…
Prasidh Krishna’s impressive eight-wicket haul at The Oval marked a potential turning point in his career, showcasing his adaptability and mental fortitude. Despite initial struggles with his length in the series, he adjusted his approach to secure a crucial win for India.
In the Kishtwar region of Jammu and Kashmir, a gunfight erupted between security forces and terrorists on Sunday. Indian Army troops, acting on intelligence, made contact with the terrorists in the Dul area early on August 10. An exchange of gunfire ensued, and the operation is currently ongoing as security forces work to neutralize the…
A meteorite fragment that crashed through a Georgia home’s roof in June has been identified as being older than Earth. Originating from the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, the rock formed 4.56 billion years ago. Scientists emphasize that studying such meteorites is crucial for planetary defense, potentially helping to prevent catastrophic impacts in the…
Karur district administration demolished a 200-foot-long ‘untouchability wall’ in Muthuladampatti, built on government land, following complaints from Dalit residents about restricted movement. The demolition occurred after revenue officials issued an eviction notice and police held peace talks with both communities.
Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR’s ‘War 2’ is poised for a massive Hindi release across 5000 screens on August 14, clashing with Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie’. YRF dominates screen share, securing 90% of single screens and 80-85% of multiplexes. Advance bookings begin August 10 for Hindi and August 11 for Telugu/Tamil versions. The CBFC ordered minor audio-visual…
