837mm in 5 days, three 200mm-plus spells: How relentless rain tested Mumbai; power cuts, train halts, flooded streets deepened chaos

Mumbai experienced severe disruption due to heavy rainfall, leading to the evacuation of 400 residents near the Mithi River and widespread waterlogging. Flight operations were affected, with diversions and go-arounds reported. Tragically, one person died from electrocution. The city has recorded its wettest August in five years, with over 837mm of rain in just under…

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‘You are not alone’: Trump aide meets Imran Khan’s sons in US, calls for end to ‘political prosecutions’

Richard Grenell, US envoy, met with the sons of Imran Khan in California. He reiterated his call for the release of the former Pakistan Prime Minister. Grenell described Khan’s arrest as a political prosecution. He highlighted the better relationship between the US and Pakistan during Khan’s leadership. PTI leaders continue to express concerns over Khan’s…

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Draco Malfoy and Hermione Granger’s fanfiction: ‘Alchemised’ movie rights gets sold for 7 figures

Potterheads, brace yourselves! SenLinYu’s fanfiction-inspired novel, ‘Alchemised,’ a darker take on the Dramione trope, is heading to the big screen. Legendary Entertainment acquired the movie rights for a staggering seven-figure sum, partnering with Paramount for distribution. This tale of forbidden love between Helena, an alchemist, and Kaine, her captor, promises a world of necromancers, lost…

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