Teja Sajja’s ‘Mirai’ has premiered in theaters, garnering mixed reactions. While Teja Sajja’s performance and the film’s visual spectacle, particularly the interval scene and VFX, are being praised, some viewers find the storytelling weak. Manoj Manchu’s villainous portrayal is receiving acclaim, marking a potential comeback, and Shriya Saran is also being noted for her role.
Ten Republican senators in the US Senate have opposed President Donald Trump’s decision to withhold $7 billion in federal education grants, stating it contradicts his pledge to return education control to states. The funding, supporting after-school and migrant programmes, was halted amid a review by the Office of Management and Budget. The administration alleges misuse…
Bigg Boss season 19 will premiere on August 24. Makers introduce Fans Ka Faisla contest. Shehbaz Badesha and Mridul Tiwari are competing for entry. Voting is open till August 21. The contestant with the most votes will enter the house. Salman Khan will reveal the winner. This season gives viewers control. Shehbaz and Mridul express…
Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has suggested a massive 2026 showdown between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul, potentially becoming the sport’s biggest fight. Joshua, who lost his last bout in September 2024, is reportedly back in intense training for a February 2026 return, fueling speculation about this highly anticipated clash.
The 1st trial began on Tuesday for several of the hundreds of suspects accused of involvement in the deadly clashes that erupted earlier this year in Syria’s coastal provinces and soon escalated into sectarian violence. According to state media, 14 individuals were brought before the Palace of Justice in Aleppo after a months-long government investigation…
Grok 4, xAI’s chatbot, has been observed consulting Elon Musk’s X posts for answers on controversial topics, admitting its responses are shaped by Musk’s prominent voice and xAI’s “truth-seeking” philosophy. This behavior raises concerns about objectivity, with critics suggesting it could amplify Musk’s biases despite Grok’s claim of not simply mimicking one person.
Zeenat Aman, reflecting on her career, credited Dev Anand as her ‘starmaker’ for offering her the pivotal role in ‘Hare Rama Hare Krishna.’ She recounted how Dev Anand persuaded her mother to postpone their relocation plans, leading to her iconic portrayal of Jasbir/Janice.
Veteran Sandalwood actor and art director Mangalore Dinesh, known for his role in ‘KGF’ and award-winning art direction, passed away at his Kundapur residence on Monday, August 25, 2025. He had been undergoing treatment following a stroke. Dinesh, also known as Dinesh Ricci, is survived by his wife and two sons.
The forest department has revoked Jindal Steel and Power Ltd’s (JSPL) operating permit for its Roida-1 iron ore block in Keonjhar, Odisha. This action was taken due to violations of forest conservation norms, including unauthorized use of a road through a reserved forest for mineral transport and failure to provide compensatory afforestation land.
In Ratlam, assistant teacher Veer Singh Medha was compulsorily retired after cutting a Class 5 student’s braid while intoxicated during school hours in September 2024. The incident, captured in a viral video, led to his suspension and an FIR. Collector Rajesh Batham imposed the penalty following a departmental enquiry confirming the charges.
