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Shah Rukh Khan may have made his big-screen debut with Deewana in 1992, but it was his back-to-back performances in Baazigar and Darr in 1993 that firmly established him as one of Hindi cinema’s most promising stars. By taking on morally complex characters in both films, the actor showcased his versatility and quickly carved out a distinct identity in the industry.However, Shah Rukh was not the original choice to play obsessive lover Rahul Mehra in Darr. Actor Sudesh Berry has now revealed that he had initially been selected for the role, and preparations had progressed to the point where his…

India have announced a largely unchanged squad for the Asia Cup 2026, with the selectors once again leaving out Yastika Bhatia despite her century in the Lord’s Test, while continuing to back 18-year-old wicketkeeper-batter G Kamalini.The only change from the squad selected for the Asian Games next month is the absence of Shreyanka Patil, suggesting that she has not yet recovered from the ankle ligament injury that ended her T20 World Cup campaign.Leg-spin bowling all-rounder Prema Rawat, who replaced Shreyanka in the World Cup squad, has retained her place for the Asia Cup.When the Asian Games squad was announced on…

The programme is designed for students who genuinely want to engage with older residents rather than simply save money. (Picture credit: Marquette) For 23-year-old Indian student Shojin Samson, moving to the United States did not mean living in a student hostel or sharing an apartment. Instead, he found himself surrounded by hundreds of older neighbours, a decision that helped him save on rent while finding the family connection he had long missed.When most students move to university, they look for housemates their own age. But Some students in the United States are doing the opposite. Instead of noisy student flats…

‘Your salary isn’t the problem’ For many people, the end of the month comes with the same question: Where did all the money go? While salaries often become the focus whenever savings are discussed, a Bengaluru content creator believes the answer may lie elsewhere. In a video that is now getting attention on Instagram, he spoke about a few everyday spending habits that people rarely think twice about but which, according to him, can quietly take a big bite out of their monthly income.Akshay CN, who runs the Instagram page @bangalore_viral, shared a list of five expenses that he believes…

UGC to launch NSPG and Ishan Uday scholarship application process soon The University Grants Commission (UGC) will soon begin the application process for two scholarship schemes through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). These include the National Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies (NSPG) and the Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme for the North Eastern Region. The commission has said that the detailed application schedule will be announced separately. Once the application window opens, eligible students can apply through the official National Scholarship Portal. The scholarships aim to provide financial support to students pursuing higher education and help reduce the cost of…

Filmmaker Anees Bazmee has revisited one of the most heartbreaking chapters of his career—having to rewrite and reshoot Laadla following the untimely death of actor Divya Bharti. Speaking in a recent interview, Bazmee reflected on the emotional toll the tragedy took on the team, why nearly the entire film had to be remade, how Sridevi eventually agreed to take on the lead role despite previously rejecting the story in Tamil and Telugu, and the chilling memory of Bharti’s final scene before her death.Released in 1994, Laadla featured Sridevi, Anil Kapoor and Raveena Tandon, emerging as one of the biggest commercial…

India batter Abhishek Sharma returned to form in style, smashing 233 off just 91 balls in a local match for Amritsar Men Senior against Tarn Taran in the Punjab State Inter District Senior One Day Limited Overs Tournament 2026-27 on Sunday (August 2).The 25-year-old left-handed opener struck 15 fours and 25 sixes during his innings, scoring at a strike rate of 256.04.Abhishek and Abhay Choudhary gave Amritsar a strong start, putting together a 305-run opening partnership. Abhay made 93 off 85 balls.Abhishek was the first batter to be dismissed, with Ashish Lowrance removing him on the fourth ball of the…

A Texas company has pulled off a major geothermal milestone beneath Newberry Volcano in central Oregon. Mazama Energy says it connected two deep wells through rock that reached 629 degrees Fahrenheit, or 331 degrees Celsius, making it the hottest enhanced geothermal system ever built anywhere in the world, as reported by AutoNotion.What makes the story unusual is not just the temperature, but the place. Newberry is an active volcano about 25 miles south of Bend, Oregon, and Mazama is trying to turn its buried heat into a reliable source of clean power.Why this mattersGeothermal energy has long been seen as…

Retirement-friendly cities of India (Canva) If you thought retirement is about slowing down, you were wrong. It is about choosing a place that offers quality of life, better healthcare, pleasant weather and safety. With India’s senior citizen population expected to reach nearly 347 million by 2050, according to the United Nations, retirement-friendly cities are becoming increasingly important. On this note, let’s have a look at research-based answers to which are India’s five best places to retire based on affordability, healthcare, climate, connectivity, safety, and quality of life.Mysuru, Karnataka senior coupleMysuru ranks among India’s most liveable cities and is also India’s…

MHT CET 2026 CAP round 1 seat allotment result The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra will declare the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) 2026 Centralised Admission Process (CAP) Round 1 seat allotment result today, August 2, on its official website. Candidates seeking admission to Bachelor of Engineering (BE) and Bachelor of Technology (BTech) courses offered by participating engineering colleges across Maharashtra will be able to check their allotment status by logging in with their application ID and password. The seat allotment has been prepared based on the candidate’s MHT CET score, category, reservation rules, option form preferences…