In 1957, a stray dog named Laika became the first living being in orbit aboard Sputnik 2. Her mission, though tragic as she couldn’t return, provided crucial data on animal survival in space. Image Credits: via Wikimedia Commons Beneath the surface of all the hype surrounding dazzling spacecraft and the brave men who once rode…
Anupam Kher has been in the news because of his latest comments on ‘Ram Janmbhoomi’. Amidst that, an old video of Naseeruddin Shah also went viral where he called Kher a ‘clown’. The actor said in this viral clip, “Someone like Anupam Kher is very vocal. I don’t think he needs to be taken seriously….
Assam HS result 2026 released Assam HS result 2026: The Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB) has released the Assam Higher Secondary (HS) result 2026 today, April 28, at 10:30 AM for Class 12 students. Students who appeared for the board examination can now check and download their scorecards online through the official websites at…
Suriya’s fantasy action entertainer ‘Karuppu’ witnessed a major boost at the box office during its third weekend. The film recorded a strong increase in collections and showed fresh momentum after slower weekday numbers. Strong weekend growth pushes ‘Karuppu’s numbers up ‘Karuppu’ delivered a significant rise on Day 16. According to Sacnilk, Day 16 collection of…
Ranveer Singh’s film ‘Dhurandhar 2’ is currently creating a massive buzz in theatres, since the time it released on March 19. The film is being widely discussed not just across India but internationally as well, smashing several box office records both domestically and worldwide. Ranveer plays Jaskirat Singh Rangi, an Indian spy who infiltrates Pakistan’s…
In the Mahabharata’s Yaksha Prashna, Yudhishthira is asked what is heavier than the earth. His answer is the mother.It is one of those civilisational ideas India has carried for centuries that the mother is beyond measure. The woman who holds the home together is beyond ordinary value. She is maa, aai, grihalakshmi, Annapurna. However, in…
Representational AI image The Punjab School Education Board is expected to declare the Punjab Class 10 and Class 12 board examination results 2026 soon. Once released, students who appeared for the exams will be able to access and download their scorecards.The board has maintained strong pass percentages over the past few years, especially in Class…
It’s not always smooth sailing for the filmmaker when the movie is released. Very few South Indian movies face unexpected trouble upon release in theatres or on streaming platforms. Here are some films banned or withdrawn for various reasons. Here are five popular South Indian films that ran into trouble after their release or were…
Ukraine and Russia have announced separate ceasefire timelines ahead of Moscow’s May 9 Victory Day celebrations, with Kyiv declaring it will halt hostilities earlier than the truce window outlined by the Kremlin.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine would begin its ceasefire from midnight on May 5–6, stating that no formal request had been made…
Guwahati: The fast-track court set up in connection with singer Zubeen Garg’s death in Singapore in Sept 2025 framed charges against all seven accused on Tuesday, including murder charges against four.The trial is scheduled to begin on June 8. The Assam court’s decision comes two months after the Singapore Coroner’s court, on March 26, ruled…
