Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that nearly five lakh homeless individuals in Jammu and Kashmir will soon receive housing under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. With Chief Minister Omar Abdullah present, Chouhan highlighted the near completion of existing allotments and plans for verification of newly identified beneficiaries.
A space burial mission by Celestis, in collaboration with The Exploration Company (TEC), faced a setback when its capsule, carrying the ashes of 166 individuals and cannabis seeds, crashed into the Pacific Ocean. Launched on June 23, 2025, the ‘Mission Possible’ capsule completed two Earth orbits before a reentry anomaly caused its destruction.
The New York Times polled film industry figures to create a list of the 100 best movies since 2000, sparking debate among cinephiles. The list is dominated by auteurs like Christopher Nolan, while franchise films and streaming platform productions are minimally represented. A reader’s poll offered a different perspective, highlighting films like Interstellar and The…
Following reports of brief accessibility, Instagram accounts of several Pakistani actors, including Mawra Hocane and Saba Qamar, remain blocked in India. This action follows a government directive in response to alleged anti-India content and misinformation, particularly after the Pahalgam attack. While some accounts are restricted, YouTube channels of figures like Shahid Afridi are still accessible.
The New York Times Connections puzzle for July 5th challenges players to identify hidden relationships between 16 words, sorting them into four groups. Hints are provided for each category: schemes, merging actions, strong desires, and official lists. The solution reveals the groups as HUSTLE, RACKET, SCHEME, STING; BEAT, BLEND, FOLD, STIR; BURN, ITCH, LONG, PINE;…
Bihar gears up for crucial elections. Opposition strategists work to counter the ruling NDA. Owaisi’s AIMIM seeks alliance with Lalu Yadav’s RJD. RJD fears AIMIM could split Muslim votes. AIMIM won five seats in 2020, denting opposition prospects. RJD accuses AIMIM of being BJP’s B-team. AIMIM denies the charge and prepares to contest, alliance or…
Jackie Shroff is known for his vibrant personality both on and off screen. The actor has a strong fan base due to his genuine behaviour in public. However, there was a time when Jackie made headlines for his alleged inappropriate behaviour towards actress Tabu.
In Bihar’s Aurangabad, a 45-day-old marriage ended tragically with the murder of Priyanshu Kumar Singh, allegedly orchestrated by his wife, Gunja Singh. Motivated by a desire to continue her long-term affair with her maternal uncle, Gunja conspired to eliminate her husband, drawing inspiration from the Meghalaya honeymoon murder case.
India has a large sheep population, but much of the indigenous wool is wasted. Deccani sheep, once vital to Tamil Nadu’s farming, are disappearing. A film highlights the decline of indigenous wool due to imports and urbanization. Efforts are underway to revive the desi wool economy. Companies are exploring new uses for Deccani wool, like…
