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‘Jana Nayagan’ fever goes global: Japanese fans in kimonos attend Thalapathy Vijay’s FDFS in Chennai The release of ‘Jana Nayagan’, the final film starring Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, turned into a grand celebration across Tamil Nadu on Thursday. While thousands of fans gathered outside theatres for the first-day-first-show, two visitors from Japan became the centre of attention with their unique tribute to the actor. The women arrived outside Chennai’s Rohini Cinema dressed in traditional kimonos. They also carried Japanese fans and proudly displayed customised posters dedicated to Vijay. The posters carried by the duo read, “Greatest of…

India’s Commonwealth Games contingent has suffered a setback on the day of the Glasgow 2026 opening ceremony, with judoka Arun Kumar withdrawn from the competition after failing a dope test.The rising 73kg judoka was declared ineligible following an adverse analytical finding in an out-of-competition test conducted by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA). His withdrawal reduces India’s athlete contingent from 125 to 124.Arun had been one of India’s brightest medal prospects in judo after enjoying a rapid rise through the junior and senior ranks. Training at the Inspire Institute of Sport, he won gold at the 2023 Macau Junior Asian Cup,…

The animals worked together to hold and ram giant sharp-tail sunfish. (Picture: Live Science) Orcas have been filmed using a hunting technique that scientists say has not been recorded before. Researchers observed the marine predators working together to hold and ram a giant sunfish so forcefully that its body broke into thousands of small pieces.The behaviour was seen twice in the Gulf of California, more than a year apart. The researchers believe the technique may help younger orcas feed more easily. They also say it is possible the animals were playing with their food, something orcas are already known to…

No matter where they go across the globe, one thing an Indian cannot live without is their home food. The dal chawal and khichdi are what make their stomach and heart happy at the end of the day, even if it is in space. When Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla travelled to the International Space Station (ISS) in June 2025, he carried a taste of home with him, but only a small part of what scientists had originally hoped to send.Speaking on a podcast with Raj Shamani, Shukla revealed that the Defence Food Research Laboratory (DFRL), which is developing space food…

His parents thought he was doing something illegal. Then they discovered how the 17-year-old earned money online For most teenagers, the first salary is a milestone. For one 17-year-old, however, it became something much more unexpected—a moment that even his own parents struggled to believe.The teenager recently shared on Reddit that after nearly a year of learning and practising a digital skill, he finally received his first online payment. But instead of celebrating immediately, he had to convince his family that the money had been earned honestly.• Three Indian engineers spent six months in a library studying quantum computing, now…

Actor and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Kangana Ranaut has been keeping a close watch on the nationwide discussions surrounding the NEET protests. Amid the ongoing controversy, she shifted focus to celebrate the success of NEET UG 2026 topper Vaishnavi Das, praising her achievement through an Instagram Story.Kangana reposted a video of Vaishnavi’s interview that had gone viral online. The Hyderabad-based student secured All India Rank (AIR) 20 after scoring an impressive 700 out of 720 in the examination. During the interview, Vaishnavi shared that she was celebrating Rath Yatra with her parents when the results were announced. Responding to…

Virat Kohli and Sanju Samson (Agency Image) When India begin their three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club on Thursday, the spotlight will not only be on the result but also on the fresh faces hoping to begin their international journeys.Over the years, tours of Zimbabwe have evolved into India’s preferred platform for testing emerging talent in the shortest format. Rather than fielding full-strength squads, the BCCI has consistently used these bilateral series to reward standout domestic and IPL performers with their maiden T20I caps. The numbers underline that trend. A total of 22 Indian men’s cricketers…

Image Credit: Instagram/ @barlowedalyrealty and @_tonyparker09 Former San Antonio Spurs legend Tony Parker’s spectacular Texas mansion has received another dramatic price cut, nearly five years after first hitting the luxury real estate market. According to a report by MySA, the 53-acre estate near Boerne, Texas, is now listed for $11 million, down from its previous peak asking price of $20 million. Despite featuring one of the country’s most extravagant private residential water parks and a host of luxury amenities, the sprawling property has yet to find a buyer.A celebrity estate built for luxury and entertainmentTony Parker’s 53-acre Texas estate (Image…

Think leftovers attract cockroaches? These everyday kitchen items may be the real culprits Leftovers seem to be the primary reason why cockroaches invade kitchens when people talk about these pests. However, cockroaches are very resourceful creatures that can find everything they need not only in food scraps but also in other products. In order to prevent cockroach infestations, it is necessary to understand what attracts them. Here are six items found in virtually all kitchens that attract cockroaches without making people suspect them.Dirty sponges and dishclothsDirty kitchen sponges and dishcloths are one of the most favourite places for cockroaches to…

Punjab PTU is set to release the Round 3 counselling seat allotment result for BTech Engineering and other undergraduate programmes on July 23, 2026. Applicants who completed choice filling can log in to the counselling portal to view their allotment, download the provisional admission letter, and prepare for the subsequent admission process at their allotted institutes. The I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKGPTU) is scheduled to announce the Round 3 seat allotment result for B.Tech. Engineering and other undergraduate programmes on July 23, 2026. Candidates who participated in the third round of counselling and locked their preferred choices will be…