A special screening of the Bollywood blockbuster Chhaava is set to take place at Parliament’s Balayogi Auditorium this Thursday. The event is expected to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, several Union Ministers, and Members of Parliament. Lead actor Vicky Kaushal, who plays Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, will also be present, alongside producer Dinesh Vijan, director Laxman Utekar, and other key members of the cast and crew. Directed by Laxman Utekar, Chhaava has emerged as a box office phenomenon, raking in over $60 million and marking the highest-grossing film of Vicky Kaushal’s career. The period drama,…
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Love, nature, women's empowerment, and social issues make up the bulk of Nupur's writing topics. She earned a Master of Arts in Ancient History and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Delhi University before she began writing. It just so happens that Nupur also aced the Junior Research Fellowship exam for history. At present, Neha is working as a freelance content writer.
Jigar H. Shah has been honored with the 2025 Alumni Award for Distinguished Service by the Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. This prestigious award is given annually to alumni who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and contributions to engineering, entrepreneurship, and society. Shah, a 1996 graduate with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, later pursued an MBA at the University of Maryland, College Park, in 2001. His dedication to advancing clean energy and sustainable infrastructure has earned him this recognition. From March 2021 to January 2025, Shah served as the director of the Loan Programs Office…
Hindus and Christians, making up a small fraction of Pakistan’s population, face severe persecution, despite numbering 1.2 billion and 2.4 billion globally, respectively. These religious minorities account for just over 3% of Pakistan’s total population and endure violence, harassment, and forced conversions. Kashmiri activist Javed Beigh highlighted these ongoing human rights violations in a recent post on X. He pointed out that Christian churches and Hindu temples are frequently attacked, defaced, or destroyed. Additionally, young girls from these communities are often kidnapped and forcibly married. Beigh’s post also brought attention to the plight of Dalit Christians in Punjab and…
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have returned to Earth after spending nine months aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The duo initially traveled to the ISS in June last year aboard Boeing’s Starliner on its first crewed mission, which was intended to last only a few days. However, propulsion issues left the spacecraft unfit for return, extending their stay in space. Upon re-entering Earth’s gravity, the Crew-9 astronauts experienced common health effects associated with prolonged exposure to microgravity—including puffy faces, thinner legs (chicken legs), increased height, and reduced bone density. To aid their recovery, they have now begun…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a total cash reward of $7 million for the 2025 Champions Trophy-winning team. According to BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, $360,000 each will be awarded to the 15 players and head coach Gautam Gambhir. Under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, India dominated the eight-team tournament, securing victories over Bangladesh, Pakistan, and New Zealand to top Group A. They went on to defeat Australia by four wickets in the semi-final before clinching their third Champions Trophy title by triumphing over New Zealand in the final at the Dubai International Stadium on…
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu recently met 14-year-old Indian-origin Siddharth Nandyala, the world’s youngest AI-certified professional, to discuss his groundbreaking AI-based healthcare application, ‘CircadiaV.’ This innovative app can detect heart diseases in just seven seconds using smartphone-based heart sound recordings and boasts an accuracy rate of over 96%. Originally from Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, and now residing in the U.S., Siddharth has received AI certifications from Oracle and ARM. His app has been tested on more than 15,000 patients in the U.S. and 700 in India, including trials conducted at Guntur Government General Hospital, where he personally tested patients using…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered a heartfelt welcome to Sunita Williams, a renowned astronaut of Indian descent, as she safely landed back on Earth in SpaceX’s Dragon capsule after a remarkable 9-month mission. “Welcome back, Crew9! The Earth missed you,” Modi shared on X. Expressing admiration for their courage, Modi commended Sunita and her fellow astronauts for their unyielding perseverance in the vast expanse of space. He emphasized that their commitment in the face of the unknown would inspire countless people worldwide. According to Modi, space exploration embodies humanity’s drive to push boundaries, turning bold dreams into achievements. Sunita Williams,…
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, currently on an official visit to India, met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday. During their meeting, PM Modi gifted her sacred Gangajal from the Maha Kumbh Mela, along with a rudraksha mala. Taking to X, PM Modi welcomed Gabbard and highlighted their discussion on strengthening India-US strategic ties. “Both nations are committed to combating terrorism and enhancing maritime and cybersecurity cooperation,” he stated. This meeting follows their previous encounter in the US last month after Gabbard assumed her role under President Donald Trump’s administration. Modi had then congratulated her and reaffirmed…
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are preparing to return to Earth after an extended nine-month stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Originally intended as a short-duration test flight, their mission was prolonged due to multiple technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. Their long-awaited return has been made possible by the successful launch of SpaceX Crew-10, which lifted off from Kennedy Space Center, carrying a replacement team to the ISS. Williams and Wilmore traveled to the ISS in June 2024 aboard the Starliner, but their return was repeatedly delayed due to propulsion system malfunctions, including helium leaks and…
FBI Director Kash Patel’s Holi greeting on X ignited a social media debate, with users expressing both admiration and criticism. While many appreciated the post as a celebration of cultural diversity, others believed government officials should only recognize US-designated holidays. Patel, who has Indian roots, posted a striking image of a person covered in vibrant gulal, captioning it, “Happy Holi—The Festival of Colors.” While the message resonated with many, sparking warm wishes and festive cheer, some critics questioned whether a high-ranking government official should publicly acknowledge a non-American festival. Social media users were divided. Supporters highlighted Holi’s symbolic message of…