Assam’s CM announced the formation of the Assam Satra Preservation and Development Board, granting it civil court powers to manage Satra lands and heritage assets. This move aims to protect sacred Vaishnavite Satras from encroachment, a key agenda for the BJP-led government ahead of next year’s polls.
Mumbai’s Farhan Khalid Thakur has won India’s national Tetris championship in Hyderabad. He will now represent the country at the upcoming Tetris World Championship in Dubai. Thakur, who started playing for fun five years ago, expressed excitement about competing against global talent.
The US government has frozen $339 million in research grants to UCLA, alleging civil rights violations related to antisemitism, race-based admissions, and women’s sports policies. Several federal agencies, including the Department of Energy and the National Institutes of Health, cited noncompliance and bias in UCLA’s practices. This action, one of the few targeting a public…
Anurag Basu’s ‘Metro… In Dino’, a spiritual sequel to ‘Life… In A Metro’, explores love and relationships in metro cities. Released on July 4th, 2025, starring Sara Ali Khan and Aditya Roy Kapur, the film earned ₹26.85 crore in its first week. Boosted by the second weekend, it reached approximately ₹38.55 crore, nearing the ₹40…
Today, Virgos should embrace a slower pace in all aspects of life, from love and career to finances and health. This approach fosters mindful decision-making, reduces stress, and promotes steady progress. By prioritizing patience and thoughtful action, Virgos can cultivate stronger relationships, achieve financial stability, and enhance overall well-being through consistent, gentle care.
The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2025 will honor Ritwik Ghatak’s centennial with a retrospective of his films. The festival aims to introduce his groundbreaking work to global audiences, featuring panel discussions and academic tributes. Ghatak’s films explored themes of partition, social upheaval, and displacement, leaving an enduring legacy on Indian cinema.
During an Asian Cricket Council (ACC) meeting in Dubai, attended by BCCI representatives Rajeev Shukla and Ashish Shelar, ACC chair Mohsin Naqvi avoided committing to handing over the Asia Cup trophy to India. This indicates an unresolved matter concerning the trophy’s presentation to the Indian team.
Former England captain Michael Atherton has urged the ICC to increase transparency in tournament draws and reduce India-Pakistan matches. His call follows political controversies during the 2025 Asia Cup, where the consistent grouping of these teams is driven by significant economic interests. Atherton argues this commercial exploitation is unjustified, advocating for transparent draws regardless of…
