In Aligarh, a government school principal has been arrested and suspended following allegations of raping an 11-year-old Class 7 student. The principal, aged 50, is accused of sexually assaulting the girl, performing obscene acts, and threatening to fail her if she resisted.
Bigg Boss 19 witnesses escalating tensions as Abhishek Bajaj and Amaal Mallik clash over a food dispute initiated by Nehal Chudasama. Amaal, advocating for fair distribution, confronted Abhishek, leading to a heated exchange and personal remarks.
The Marvel film ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps,’ starring Pedro Pascal, has garnered ₹19.60 crore net in India over its opening weekend. Sunday collections reached approximately ₹7 crore, driven primarily by the English IMAX 3D version, which saw peak occupancy rates in major cities like Mumbai and Bengaluru. While Hindi versions showed moderate growth, regional…
Ananya Panday and Suhana Khan, known for their close bond and style, were recently spotted at a movie night in Mumbai with Suhana’s younger brother, AbRam. The trio’s outing showcased their friendship and family connection. Both Suhana and Ananya are also focusing on their respective film careers, with exciting upcoming projects.
Ashwin Kakumanu, celebrated for his performance in ‘Thanal,’ reveals Ed Harris’s role in ‘The Rock’ served as his inspiration. He portrays an antagonist, an ex-military officer disillusioned with the system. Ashwin expresses his admiration for complex villains, citing Hannibal Lecter and Joker, noting their freedom compared to traditional heroes. Read on.
The European Space Agency (ESA) has revealed an ambitious plan to establish human settlements on Mars within 15 years. ESA’s vision includes self-sustaining habitats, AI-driven farming, and in-space manufacturing, aiming to create a solar system economy. While challenges remain, ESA believes collaboration and technological advancements could make this multi-planetary dream a reality by 2040.
In 1742, fear of Maratha raids prompted the British and locals in Calcutta to dig a three-mile defensive trench. Though never attacked, the Maratha Ditch became a city boundary, later filled to create roads. Today, its trace survives in street layouts and a lane named Maratha Ditch Lane in Baghbazar.
Meta is enhancing its Reels translation feature with Meta AI. Hindi and Portuguese languages are now supported, joining English and Spanish. This technology automatically translates, dubs, and lip-syncs videos, maintaining original voice tones. Creators with 1,000 followers on Facebook and public Instagram accounts can use this free service. Viewers can control language preferences, with all…
Google Gemini’s “hug my younger self” challenge is trending on Instagram and X, featuring Polaroid-style photos of people embracing their younger selves. Bollywood’s Alia Bhatt praised the trend and shared a fan edit. She is prepping for ‘Alpha’ releasing December 2025 and ‘Love & War’ set for 2026.
US President Trump’s funding cuts and restrictions on foreign students threaten 25 elite universities, including Ivy League schools like Harvard and Columbia. These institutions face a decline in research grants, capped Grad Plus loans from 2026, and visa limitations reducing international enrolment. Forbes highlights that these changes could force hiring freezes, programme cuts, and financial…
