SS Rajamouli turns 52: Mahesh Babu, Jr NTR, and Ram Charan celebrate the visionary filmmaker and wish him ‘loads of love’

Renowned director SS Rajamouli is basking in the spotlight today as he marks his 52nd birthday. A myriad of industry peers and well-wishers have taken to social media to express their admiration. Notably, the stars of ‘RRR,’ including Jr NTR and Ram Charan, alongside Mahesh Babu, who is set to work with Rajamouli on the…

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Pandemic wasn’t the culprit behind the decline of American education: Here’s what actually made it crumble after 2013

While the pandemic drew blame for declining student performance, data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress reveal a deeper crisis: US education has been in long-term decline since 2013. Decades of reforms have failed to raise achievement, threatening lifetime earnings and national productivity. Experts now call for outcome-focused, systemic reforms over temporary fixes.

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‘Serious security breach’: EC writes to Kolkata Police amid BLO protest; seeks 48-hour action report

The Election Commission of India has expressed serious concern over the safety of poll officials in West Bengal following a security breach at the Chief Electoral Officer’s office. The ECI has directed Kolkata Police to ensure immediate safety measures for officials at their offices, residences, and during travel, citing the sensitivity of upcoming elections.

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NHL trade rumour: Connor McDavid could stay in Edmonton Oilers after all reveals NHL insider after weeks of speculation

Amidst fan anxiety over Connor McDavid’s future with the Edmonton Oilers after their Stanley Cup Finals loss, Sportsnet’s Gene Principe suggests a contract extension is likely. Principe, on the Spittin Chiclets podcast, conveyed McDavid’s message of perseverance to fans, hinting at a commitment to winning the Stanley Cup with the team.

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Market breadth narrows: 60% of NSE 500 stocks still 20% below 2024 highs; analysts flag overvaluation, weak earnings outlook

While Nifty 50 and Nifty 500 indices have nearly recovered, a significant portion of the broader market, particularly mid and small-cap stocks, still lags considerably below their 2024 highs. This uneven rebound, following a September reversal, indicates a narrow market rally driven by specific sectors and large-cap names, with investors becoming more selective amid valuation…

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‘He used to get his dialysis…’: David Dhawan remembers long-time friend Satish Shah, reveals his health worsened after kidney transplant

Filmmaker David Dhawan mourns the loss of his 50-year friend, actor Satish Shah, who passed away at 74 after a kidney transplant. Dhawan shared fond memories of Shah’s resilience, even meeting friends on set during dialysis. Sachin Pilgaonkar revealed Shah’s transplant was to care for his wife, who suffers from Alzheimer’s.

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