Mohit Suri considers music integral to his films, refusing to shoot without finalized songs, viewing them as the screenplay’s emotional core. His collaboration with Emraan Hashmi, his cousin, has been pivotal, with Hashmi’s trust enabling Suri to experiment with voices like Arijit Singh. Suri believes ‘Awarapan 2’ could revive Hashmi’s career, highlighting the enduring impact…
Austin police are investigating a paintball incident involving Kick streamer XenaTheWitch, where a woman was injured during an IRL scavenger hunt organized by Ice Poseidon. The incident, captured on BennyMack’s stream, shows XenaTheWitch shooting the victim, sparking public outrage and calls for accountability.
India’s National Education Policy 2020 is showing promising early results, particularly in foundational learning for primary students, where reading and arithmetic skills have seen significant gains, especially in rural areas. Higher education is also experiencing growth, with increased enrollment across various demographics, including women and marginalized communities. However, the policy faces implementation challenges and political…
Ram Gopal Varma shared his mixed reactions to Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s ‘Animal,’ praising its impactful action sequences while critiquing the father-son dynamic. Vanga responded to Varma’s feedback and defended the controversial shoe-licking scene, which also drew criticism from Javed Akhtar. The exchange highlights differing perspectives on the film’s creative choices and their reception.
Veteran quarterback Joe Flacco, at 40, has been named the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback for the 2025 season, triumphing over a competitive field including Kenny Pickett and Shedeur Sanders. Flacco’s extensive experience, including a Super Bowl win with the Ravens, and his familiarity with the Browns’ offense, secured his position.
Taiwan will ban the Chinese social media app Rednote for one year, citing over 1,700 fraud cases and security risks. The Presidential Office supports the Ministry of the Interior’s decision, which claims the platform did not respond to data safety requests. The opposition Kuomintang party decried the move as censorship and a restriction on internet…
Hurricane Erin churns northward: Storm alerts expand in North Carolina, Virginia; beaches shut along US East coast
Four leading universities—MIT, Brown, University of Pennsylvania, and USC—have rejected the Trump administration’s funding offer tied to a “Compact for Academic Excellence.” The compact demands policy changes, including removing race and sex from admissions, capping international students, and limiting academic expression. These schools cite concerns over academic freedom, governance, and research funding merit as reasons…
Discover eight delicious ways to prepare oats to effectively lower LDL cholesterol. Beta-glucan in oats binds to bile acids, promoting excretion and reducing blood cholesterol. Incorporating options like boiled oatmeal, overnight oats with Greek yogurt and nuts, or oatmeal with flaxseed and cinnamon can significantly support heart health.
Gaming Bill: Cabinet approves legislation to regulate online real-money gaming platforms; to be tabled in Lok Sabha on this day
