The Australian cricket fraternity and fans worldwide are deeply saddened by the loss of Bob Simpson. Simpson, who once led the Australian team, was 89 years old. He is remembered for his coaching contributions, guiding Australia to victory in the 1987 World Cup and the 1989 Ashes series at home.
The FASTag Annual Pass was introduced by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on August 15, 2025. This pass is accepted at around 1,150 toll plazas on select National Highways and National Expressways (NE) across India. Online booking and activation became accessible on August 15, providing convenient access for users. The launch received an overwhelming response on its debut. By 7 PM on the first day, about 1.4 lakh users had purchased and activated the Annual Pass, resulting in around 1.39 lakh transactions at toll plazas. Simultaneously, around 20,000 to 25,000 users are utilizing the Rajmargyatra app. Users of…
Krishna Janmashtami, observed on August 15, 2025, is a vibrant festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna, a deity symbolizing love, compassion, and divine wisdom in Hinduism. The celebration involves numerous traditions like Dahi Handi, fasting, temple decoration, puja arati, and mantra chanting. Devotees around the globe will chant Krishna mantras to seek divine blessings, experience inner peace, and enhance their spiritual journey. These mantras, from short to lengthy hymns, hold deep spiritual meaning and the ability to transform hearts. The city of Mathura is preparing for the grand festival, with CM Yogi scheduled to offer prayers at Shri Krishna’s…
During a meeting in Alaska, former U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held extensive discussions lasting approximately three hours. Despite this lengthy engagement, a ceasefire agreement for Ukraine was not reached. Several critical factors contributed to the failure. One of the primary reasons was Putin’s resolute stance on Ukraine. In early 2022, Putin ordered the deployment of a substantial military force into Ukraine with an initial objective to quickly overthrow the Ukrainian government. His larger goal was to reintegrate Ukraine into Russia’s sphere of influence, an objective that was not fully accomplished. Russia now controls about 22%…
The box office was set ablaze this Independence Day weekend by the release of ‘War 2’ and ‘Coolie.’ ‘War 2,’ the sequel to the 2019 blockbuster, ‘War,’ saw Hrithik Roshan reprise his role as Agent Kabir, joined by Jr NTR as Agent Vikram. The film, released on August 14, 2025, also stars Anil Kapoor and Ashutosh Rana in prominent roles. On its second day, the film collected an estimated Rs 56.5 crore, taking its total to Rs 108 crore in two days. ‘Coolie’ also continued to draw large audiences.
Tejasvi Dahiya’s outstanding performance propelled South Delhi Superstarz to a stunning victory against Outer Delhi Warriors in the DPL 2025. Dahiya’s unbeaten 70 from 30 balls was crucial as South Delhi chased down a target of 140 in a rain-affected 16-over match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The Superstarz’s innings got off to a shaky start, with early wickets creating pressure. The top order crumbled, and with the required run rate climbing, the game seemed to be slipping away. Dahiya, arriving at the crease at number 5, launched a powerful counter-attack, smashing six sixes and four boundaries. With seven runs…
To enhance employment within the state, the government is encouraging individuals to establish industries and pursue self-employment, offering various incentives. The Chief Minister stated that the government has decided to provide a special economic package to encourage private sectors to set up industries in Bihar. This decision is intended to bolster the state’s financial stability while simultaneously generating jobs for the youth. The package includes provisions such as land allocation in all districts, with free land offered to industries providing significant employment. Additionally, capital subsidies, interest subsidies, and GST incentives will be doubled. The government has also assured that any…
At a joint press conference held in Alaska, Vladimir Putin expressed his conviction that the Russia-Ukraine conflict would have been avoided if Donald Trump had been the US President in 2022. Putin’s remarks aligned with Trump’s stance, who has blamed the current administration for the ongoing war. Putin recounted a 2022 conversation with then-President Joe Biden, where he warned against allowing tensions to escalate. Putin stated that the recent meeting with Trump was held in a constructive environment. He emphasized the close proximity of the US and Russia, despite the separation by the International Date Line. He highlighted Alaska’s historical…
As Saif Ali Khan turned 55 on August 16th, he spoke about his family and his perspectives on the film industry. Saif notes how quickly children adapt, specifically mentioning his son Taimur. Saif says that Taimur spends his time running around their home. Saif was asked if Taimur wants to pursue a career in acting like his parents or in cricket like his grandfather. Saif states that Taimur has no interest in cricket. His elder son, Ebrahim, is an adept cricketer, but Taimur prefers the arts. Taimur’s activities include drawing, painting, and singing. He also enjoys role-playing, particularly embodying Lord…
Parag Agrawal’s Parallel Web Systems is a new AI platform aimed at providing real-time AI applications. The platform integrates public web data directly into its systems. The system offers eight different research engines with various speeds and depths. The fastest search engine can provide answers in under a minute, while the most advanced engine, Ultra8x, may take up to 30 minutes for thorough information retrieval. Parallel claims Ultra8x surpassed OpenAI’s GPT-5 by over 10 percent in benchmarks. Several major companies have invested in the startup, which was established in 2023.
