Zohran Mamdani, a New York City mayoral candidate, identified as both “Asian” and “Black or African American” on his 2009 Columbia University application. Mamdani, born in Uganda to Indian parents, explained he aimed to capture the fullness of his background, as the form lacked a specific category for Indian-Ugandans.
Maya Higa, known for her wildlife conservation efforts, has departed from the popular ‘Wine About It’ podcast to fully dedicate herself to Alveus Sanctuary. QTCinderella, the co-host, expressed sadness but confirmed the podcast’s continuation. Valkyrae, recently concluding her own podcast, is stepping in as the new co-host, promising a fresh dynamic while maintaining the show’s…
Hotmail co-founder Sabeer Bhatia sparked controversy by wishing the US a happy 250th anniversary, calling it his ‘adopted country.’ He suggested India could achieve similar prosperity with a shift in citizens’ mindsets. This follows Bhatia’s previous criticism of India’s economic progress, where he highlighted that 415 million Indians survive on approximately Rs 265 per day,…
Vijay, the Tamil film star, has been announced as the chief ministerial candidate for his party, Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), in the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections. TVK, launched in February 2024, aims to bring fundamental political change. Vijay plans a state-wide tour from September to December to strengthen the party’s base.
Russian boxer Anastasia Luchkina is under fire after a video surfaced showing her giving an e-cigarette to Dana, an orangutan at a Crimean safari park. The endangered orangutan has since exhibited disturbing behavior, including loss of appetite and lethargy. Veterinarians are examining Dana, fearing she may have ingested the nicotine cartridge, while the incident has…
Kapil Sharma’s weight loss journey is attributed to the ’21-21-21′ rule, revealed by his coach Yogesh Bhateja. This strategy involves 21 days of movement without diet restrictions, followed by 21 days of mindful diet modifications, and finally, 21 days of controlling habits like smoking and caffeine.
Lewis Hamilton, executive producer of the F1 film starring Brad Pitt, advises against rushing a sequel despite its box office success. He emphasizes the extensive work involved and suggests allowing the film’s popularity to resonate before considering a follow-up. Hamilton proposes a thorough review process, similar to F1 debriefs, to identify areas for improvement in…
Michael Vaughan believes Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Rishabh Pant must collectively fill the void left by Virat Kohli’s departure from Test cricket. Vaughan acknowledged their potential but emphasised the need to replicate Kohli’s intensity and global dominance to maintain India’s competitive edge. He cautioned against underestimating the impact of losing Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
Ben Shelton’s Wimbledon second-round match against Rinky Hijikata was controversially suspended due to darkness at 9:30 PM, despite Shelton leading 6-2, 7-5, 5-4 and being one game away from victory. The decision sparked outrage from Shelton, fans, and commentators, especially after a prior 30-minute discussion about continuing play. The match is set to resume on…
