As Durga Puja nears, Bengali drummers, vital to the festivities, face a new worry. Reports of migrant workers from Bengal, suspected of being Bangladeshi, facing harassment and detention in BJP-governed states have created fear. Dhakis are now seeking police clearance certificates to perform in cities like Delhi and Mumbai.
Protests in Mumbai’s CSMT area severely impacted weekend sales around Crawford Market as festival shoppers stayed away due to safety concerns. The large crowds, numbering around 30,000, overwhelmed the BMC, leading to sanitation issues and strained resources.
President Donald Trump’s second term is reshaping US higher education, with Gen Z students in Ohio responding to sweeping changes in policy. DEI programmes are being shut down, academic freedom restricted under Senate Bill 1, and student loan reforms are limiting access to graduate studies. International students and first-generation scholars are reconsidering their futures. Cleveland.com…
Sanju Samson showcased his exceptional form in the Kerala Cricket League, smashing 83 off 41 balls, marking his fourth consecutive fifty-plus score. This performance arrives as he vies for an opening position in the Asia Cup squad alongside Shubman Gill.
In Bengaluru’s BTM Layout, a 21-year-old woman was sexually harassed and robbed in her PG accommodation. An intruder entered her room early in the morning, assaulted her, and stole Rs 2,500. Despite her efforts to stop him, he escaped, and police are investigating the incident, which occurred at Laxmana Durga Ladies PG. The security guard…
Justin Bieber surprised a bride at her Los Angeles wedding, creating a viral sensation. The singer, dressed casually, mingled with the bride and her saree-clad friends, posing for photos and spreading joy. This appearance follows Bieber’s previous involvement with an Indian pre-wedding event where he performed for Bollywood stars.
ESPN’s exclusivity rule has barred Jason Kelce from appearing on YouTube’s inaugural NFL broadcast, highlighting the growing tension between traditional networks and streaming platforms. This policy, tied to Kelce’s $24 million ESPN contract, prevents him from contributing to rival NFL coverage. The move sparks debate about prioritizing business interests over fan access in the evolving…
Dominic Arun’s ‘Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra,’ starring Kalyani Priyadarshan, made a splash in theaters on August 28, 2025. The Malayalam superhero film has garnered ₹24.05 crore after its opening weekend, with Sunday’s collections estimated at ₹9.75 crores across languages. The movie witnessed impressive Malayalam occupancy rates, reaching as high as 82.06% during afternoon shows.
Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie’, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is performing well at the box office. The movie is inching closer to Rs 280 crore in India. Despite competition from ‘War 2’, ‘Coolie’ is maintaining strong occupancy across different languages. The film’s earnings are showing a positive trend even into its third weekend.
Aarini Lahoty, a five-year-old chess prodigy from Delhi, has made history as the youngest Indian player to achieve FIDE ratings in classical, rapid, and blitz formats. Born in 2019, she is the first from her age group to accomplish this feat, holding impressive ratings across all three categories.
