England captain Ben Stokes is expected to be fit for the Ashes series against Australia despite a shoulder injury. Will Jacks earns a surprise selection as a back-up spinner. Harry Brook is named vice-captain, while Mark Wood returns from a knee injury. England aims to win in Australia for the first time since 2010/11.
Kalyani Priyadarshan’s ‘Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra,’ a Malayalam superhero film, has achieved significant box office success since its August 28 release. The movie has grossed Rs 122.05 crore domestically, far exceeding its Rs 30 crore budget. Despite a slight dip in Telugu occupancy, the film continues to draw audiences, particularly in Malayalam, with strong…
Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar is reportedly upset with the makers of ‘Chandni Bar Returns’ for using the title without his consent, escalating the issue to IMPPA. However, the sequel’s producers claim they have secured all legal rights and trademark clearances from the original film’s legitimate owners, presenting official documentation to support their position.
Economist and House of Lords member Meghnad Desai passed away at 84. A former professor at the London School of Economics, Desai was known for his research on development, Marxian economics, and globalisation. Prime Minister Modi expressed condolences, acknowledging Desai’s connection to India and his role in strengthening India-UK ties. Desai’s influence spanned academia and…
NFL star Josh Allen praised his wife Hailee Steinfeld. Matthew Stafford’s wife Kelly Stafford shared Allen’s interview, wishing every player had such support. Her message went viral, celebrating the quiet strength of spouses. This highlights the vital role partners play in the lives of football stars, both on and off the field.
Alibaba’s CEO Eddie Wu dismisses AI bubble fears, planning aggressive investment despite Google’s Sundar Pichai warning of “irrationality” and potential dotcom-like crash. Wu cites surging customer demand for AI resources, predicting shortages for three years, with Alibaba’s Qwen app already exceeding 10 million downloads. While Alibaba’s profits dipped due to AI spending, its cloud division…
Daltonganj police are investigating the death of a 14-month-old boy, Arman, after treatment at a private hospital’s PICU. His father alleges child specialist Dr. A.K. Pathak is responsible, suspecting a fatal overdose. Dr. Pathak stated the child was critically dehydrated and recommended immediate hospital admission. The hospital confirmed admission and subsequent death after a few…
