What happened to Amy Cole? Stephen Colbert gets emotional remembering his deceased ‘The Late Show’ colleague at Emmys

At the 2025 Emmy Awards, Stephen Colbert’s ‘The Late Show’ won Outstanding Talk Series, prompting an emotional tribute to Amy Cole, Colbert’s longtime assistant who passed away in March 2024 after battling cancer. Cole, who worked with Colbert for 16 years, was honored both on ‘The Late Show’ and during the Creative Arts Emmy Awards’…

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Soha Ali Khan says father Mansoor Ali Khan saw many losses in life despite coming from privilege: ‘Lost his father at 11, eye, land, homes..’

Soha Ali Khan, daughter of Nawab Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and Sharmila Tagore, emphasizes humility despite her privileged background. She highlights her father’s resilience in the face of significant personal losses, which shaped her perspective. Soha also admires her mother’s versatility and work ethic, particularly how Sharmila Tagore defied societal norms by continuing her acting…

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Aamir Khan on playing Munna from ‘Rangeela’: I’m 60 now—to play a 24-year-old with the same freshness is difficult- Exclusive

Aamir Khan reflects on his iconic roles, Munna from ‘Rangeela’ and Raja from ‘Raja Hindustani,’ highlighting their contrasting personalities. He acknowledges Raja’s conservatism, viewing it as a layered character trait rather than problematic. Khan believes audiences generally differentiate between an actor and their role, citing ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ as an example where audience connection varied.

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Karnataka HC dismisses petitions against nomination of Banu Mushtaq as dasara chief guest

The Karnataka High Court dismissed petitions challenging Banu Mushtaq’s selection as Chief Guest for the Mysuru Dasara Festival. Petitioners, including BJP leader Prathap Simha, argued against her non-Hindu faith and alleged anti-Kannada sentiments. The court rejected these claims, emphasizing that a person’s faith does not violate constitutional rights and the festival is a secular event.

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Safeguarding The World Within us

Jug Suraiya highlights the critical state of both the external environment, ravaged by human activity, and the internal environment of consciousness, threatened by homogeneity. The article emphasizes the interconnectedness of these realms, arguing that the health of both depends on embracing diversity and resisting the destructive forces of mass-produced similarity.

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Indian refiners jumping at chance: How Ukraine attacks on Russia’s refineries are indirectly benefiting India’s crude buys – explained

Ukraine’s drone attacks on Russian oil refineries created a crisis, which India has seized as an opportunity. Indian refiners are capitalizing on discounted Urals crude, boosting refining margins and exports, particularly diesel to Europe. Despite potential risks from fluctuating discounts and geopolitical pressures, India maintains its strategic autonomy in energy decisions.

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