Kobe Bryant Day 2025: How it started and how it’s going (inside the life and legacy of the Black Mamba)

Kobe Bryant Day, observed every August 24th, commemorates the basketball legend’s impact and charitable work. Established in 2016, it symbolizes his jersey numbers and honors his legacy, which includes championships, mentorship, and philanthropy. Memorials, statues, and family tributes continue to celebrate Bryant’s enduring influence and the bond he shared with his daughter Gianna.

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‘Lokah Chapter 1’ vs ‘Thamma’: Aditya Sarpotdar rejects comparisons, calls it ‘stupid’

Despite mixed reviews for ‘Thamma’, director Aditya Sarpotdar rejects comparisons to Malayalam hit ‘Lokah Chapter 1’. While acknowledging his admiration for ‘Lokah’, Sarpotdar insists both films are fundamentally different, with distinct cinematic universes and tones. He criticizes the tendency to pit Hindi films against regional successes.

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Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni: Actress claims over $100 Million in losses in ‘It Ends With Us’ legal battle; Taylor Swift and Hugh Jackman named among witnesses

Blake Lively claims over 100 million dollars in financial losses from the ‘It Ends With Us’ legal battle. Court documents reveal claims of lost earnings, damage to her beauty and beverage brands, and reputational harm. Experts suggest these figures are aspirational. Lively’s trial is scheduled for March 2026. Justin Baldoni’s defamation lawsuit against Lively and…

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Study reveals how 5,000-year-old Stonehenge’s giant blocks were moved using human hands and primitive tools

A recent study, analyzing the Newall Boulder fragment, reinforces the theory that Stonehenge’s builders transported massive stones from Wales using human effort and basic tools. Dismissing the glacial transport theory, geochemical evidence links the stones to quarries over 200 kilometers away. This highlights the ingenuity and endurance of Neolithic people in constructing the iconic monument.

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Pak claims over 200 Taliban forces killed in clash; claims Afghanistan facilitating ‘terror infra’

Pakistan and Taliban-ruled Afghanistan are locked in intense border clashes along the Durand Line. Pakistan claims to have killed over 200 Taliban fighters in self-defense after responding to attacks. Islamabad also warned of a strong response to further provocations, while accusing Kabul of diverting attention from terrorist elements within Afghanistan.

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Kendrapada faces fourth flood crisis: 80,000 people affected amidst continued rain

Kendrapada is grappling with its fourth flood in two months, leaving approximately 80,000 residents stranded across Aul and Pattamundai blocks. Villagers are seeking refuge in makeshift shelters, facing challenges like lack of relief and collapsed homes. While the district administration claims to have stocked supplies and deployed rescue efforts, the incessant rain continues to worsen…

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