The Rise of Virtual Idols: PLAVE Takes Seoul by Storm with Digital Concerts
PLAVE, a virtual boy band, sold out Seoul’s largest arenas at lightning speed, with fans paying premium prices for digital idols. Find out why Korea is hooked.
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No H1-B visas, just leave the country after you get a degree: Steve Bannon’s explosive comment on foreign students
Steve Bannon called for a complete purge of international students and H-1B visa holders, arguing they displace American students and drain talent from other countries. His remarks come amid tech layoffs, with companies claiming AI is the primary driver, though skepticism remains due to continued H-1B approvals. The US labor market shows signs of deterioration,…
IPO update: JSW Cement trims IPO size to Rs 3,600 crore; public issue to open on August 7
JSW Cement is set to launch its IPO on August 7, aiming to raise Rs 3,600 crore through a fresh issue and offer for sale. The funds will be used to part-finance a new cement unit in Rajasthan and repay borrowings. While revenue dipped slightly in FY25, the company holds a leading position in GGBS…
Not Just Another Love Show: When Awkwardness Became Korea’s Most Heartfelt Romance
A Korean dating show featuring 12 inexperienced young adults breaks all cliches with raw emotions, viral moments, and tops charts across Asia with its pure honesty.
Shammi songs to Srivalli, Indian cinema has a consent problem
From songs in ‘An Evening in Paris’ and ‘Pushpa’ to glorification of a one-sided love affair in the recently re-released ‘Raanjhanaa’, lines between romance and obsession are blurred
‘Only mistake I made …’: What Revanna said before he got life sentence in rape case
Suspended JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna was on Saturday sentenced to life imprisonment for raping a 47-year-old woman. The court fined him Rs 10 lakh. Revanna, denying guilt, claimed political conspiracy. He cited his rapid rise in politics as his “only mistake”. Revanna was arrested in May 2024 after returning from Germany.
‘Only mistake I made was growing fast in politics’: Prajwal Revanna told court before life sentence in rape case; broke down during hearing
Prajwal Revanna, the suspended JD(S) leader and grandson of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a special court in Bengaluru for a rape case involving a 47-year-old woman. In addition to the imprisonment, Revanna was fined Rs 10 lakh.
Tom Holland wishes to take a long break; expresses about how burnout won’t result in best work: “it’s important to set boundaries…”
Tom Holland, gearing up for the release of ‘The Odyssey’ and ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ in 2026, plans to take a break in 2027 to avoid burnout. The actor emphasizes the importance of mental health, setting boundaries, and prioritizing well-being. He also hinted at potentially stepping away from acting to focus on family life in…
‘120 Bahadur’: Raashii Khanna joins Farhan Akhtar as leading lady in war drama
Farhan Akhtar’s war drama ‘120 Bahadur’ is set for a November 2025 release. Raashii Khanna joins him as the leading lady. Filmed under harsh Ladakh conditions, the film depicts the heroic Battle of Rezang La. Farhan plays Major Shaitan Singh, a Param Vir Chakra recipient.
IND vs ENG 5th Test: Nightwatchman Akash Deep breaks records; outshines Gautam Gambhir with fifty in England
Akash Deep’s remarkable 66 as nightwatchman alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal’s anchoring innings has solidified India’s position in the fifth Test at The Oval. Their century partnership, a series highlight, surpassed a record set in 2003-04.