India’s first superstar, Rajesh Khanna, and actress Anju Mahendru shared one of the most talked-about relationships in Bollywood history. In a 1987 magazine article featuring Rajesh Khanna alongside Dimple Kapadia, Anju Mahendru, and Tina Munim, Anju opened up about the complexities of her relationship with the superstar. She described Rajesh as an orthodox man who…
Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’ has shattered box office records, becoming this year’s second-highest opener with ₹27 crore net on its first day. The film outperformed ‘Saiyaara’ and marks Ranveer Singh’s highest opener ever, surpassing previous hits like ‘Padmaavat’ and ‘Simmba’. Inspired by true events, the ensemble cast has been praised, though the runtime drew some criticism.
Rajinikanth’s upcoming film ‘Coolie,’ directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is generating immense buzz. At a recent event, Rajinikanth lauded Kanagaraj as the film’s true hero, praising his vision. Rajinikanth also shared a personal anecdote about his past as a coolie, recalling a humbling encounter. ‘Coolie’ is an action entertainer starring Rajinikanth as Deva, alongside Nagarjuna Akkineni,…
A powerful solar storm, triggered by a rare cannibal CME on August 30, 2025, struck Earth, impacting power grids and satellites. The event, exceeding initial forecasts, caused geomagnetic disturbances and stunning auroras visible at unusually low latitudes. As Solar Cycle 25 peaks, experts warn of increased space weather events, posing risks to technology and daily…
Veteran stage artist Debakanta Mishra, 50, tragically died of a heart attack while performing on stage in Saianta village, Jagatsinghpur district, on Friday night. The sudden collapse shocked the audience and fellow artists. His death has cast a pall of gloom over the community, mourning the loss of a beloved actor, lawyer, and commentator.
US President Trump’s imposition of a 25% tariff on Indian goods has cast a shadow on ongoing trade negotiations. Despite recent optimism about a potential deal, Trump’s move appears to be a pressure tactic, fueled by frustrations over India’s stance on agriculture, dairy sectors, and its continued reliance on Russian energy and arms.
Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened flat in trade on Friday on mixed global cues. While Nifty50 was near 25,850, BSE Sensex was below 84,400.
Pakistan pacer Ihsanullah has boldly challenged India’s star batter Abhishek Sharma, claiming he can dismiss him within six balls. Ihsanullah, known for his express pace, believes his bowling will trouble the in-form left-hander. Sharma, meanwhile, continues his meteoric rise, impressing legends like Brian Lara with his explosive batting.
They form an 8,000-strong network of last-mile leaders in the state and are central to village politics. That they just can’t go up the political ladder reflects how power lies not with the people but far, far away.
