As Dhanush’s cinematic venture ‘Idli Kadai’ approaches its final curtain call in theaters, its box office numbers are experiencing a gradual decline in the second week. After a promising debut and positive audience feedback, the film collected approximately Rs 39 lakhs on its 14th day, totaling an impressive Rs 49.19 crore in net revenue across…
Parliament’s winter session faces disruption as opposition demands a debate on the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, alleging irregularities. Despite the government’s non-committal stance, parties are united, threatening to stall proceedings if their concerns aren’t addressed. Other issues like national security and air pollution were also raised.
Teja Sajja, currently enjoying success with ‘Mirai’, gained national recognition for ‘HanuMan’. Megastar Chiranjeevi revealed that Sajja fulfilled his long-held dream of doing a Hanuman-themed film. Speaking at a film festival, Chiranjeevi praised Sajja, who started as a child actor with him, for achieving what he himself had aspired to do, expressing immense satisfaction in…
The execution of Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse sentenced to death in Yemen, has been postponed amid last-minute efforts to secure her release. An Indian cleric initiated talks with Yemeni religious authorities, leading to negotiations with the victim’s family, while India’s government is also working to defer the execution.
Instagram is mandating a full five-day work week in its US offices starting February 2, 2026, a significant shift aiming to boost creativity and competitiveness. Chief Adam Mosseri believes in-person collaboration is key, while also announcing operational changes like fewer meetings and more prototypes to streamline product development and foster a bolder culture.
The New York Times Strands for August 17, 2025, presents a puzzle themed “Think again!” Players are challenged to find words like FEELINGS, CREATIVITY, INTUITION, and SPONTANEITY. The Spangram, RIGHTBRAIN, stretches across the board, offering a key to solving the puzzle. Hints are available to assist players in uncovering the theme-related words within the grid.
‘Embodies transparency and impartiality’: Om Birla lauds UPSC; calls it one of India’s ‘most important institutions’
A Russian crude oil tanker bound for India has altered its course and is now stationary in the Baltic Sea. This could indicate possible complications in crude oil trade between the two nations following stricter US sanctions against Russia.
