Author: Rahul M

I’m at a sold-out concert in Hollywood, and I’m the only one in the 1,200-plus-capacity venue who doesn’t know any of the songs. One of the acts has just finished, and everyone around me begins chanting and waving their light sticks. We don’t have to wait long: Kou Mariya, one of the headliners, appears. Not on the stage itself, but on a massive screen spanning the entirety of its length. (She will never appear on the stage, because she is a sexy 6,669-year-old blonde vampire anime girl who exists only in virtual reality.) Mariya starts singing in Japanese. A grown…

In the aftermath of Jagdeep Dhankhar’s sudden resignation, the Election Commission (EC) has set the ball rolling for the Vice Presidential elections.On Friday, it announced the appointment of Rajya Sabha Secretary General P C Mody as the Returning Officer for the elections. Garima Jain and Vijay Kumar, the Joint Secretary and Director of the Rajya Sabha Secretariat, were named Assistant Returning Officers. Mody’s appointment as Rajya Sabha Secretary General in November 2021 had been controversial, with the Opposition demanding to know why he had been brought in place of his predecessor, P P K Ramacharyulu, who was barely two months…

Prime your sirens and prepare for laughs, “Naked Gun” fans — after a decades-long hiatus, the franchise has come roaring back to the big screen with a fresh sequel, simply called “The Naked Gun.” If you don’t know a Drebin from a Hocken, we have a video linked above that’ll tell you everything you might ever want to know about “The Naked Gun” series, its formation and how it will move into the 2020s.  A massively influential spin-off of the short-lived “Police Squad!” TV series, 1988’s original “The Naked Gun” brought film parodies…

New Zealand’s spin wizard Ish Sodhi etched his name into the history books on Thursday, becoming only the third bowler in men’s T20 International history to claim 150 wickets in the format. The milestone came during New Zealand’s dominant 60-run victory over Zimbabwe in the ongoing 2025 T20I Tri-Nation Series in Harare. A Landmark Spell The 32-year-old leg-spinner delivered a match-winning spell of 4 wickets for just 12 runs, ripping through Zimbabwe’s top order and ensuring an easy win for the Kiwis. With this feat, Sodhi joins an elite group of bowlers that includes his compatriot Tim Southee (164) and…

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian forces are holding back Russia’s concerted summer push to break through defenses along parts of the front line, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says.“They are not advancing. It’s very tough for our guys out there. And it’s tough everywhere,” Zelenskyy told reporters on Thursday, in comments embargoed till Friday. “It’s also very hard for the Russians — and that’s good for us,” he said.With the war now in its fourth year after Russia’s February 2022 invasion of its neighbor, the effort is draining resources on both sides, although Russia has more resources and people to sustain…

In a shocking incident, an attempt to abduct comedian Ratan Ranjan was made by some people on Thursday (24th July, 2025). When the miscreants failed to pull him into their car, a white Scorpio, they tried to run him over, as per Ranjan’s complaint. The attackers, one of whom has been identified as Delhi Youth Congress President Akshay Lakra, drove away after Ranjan foiled their abduction attempt and alerted everyone by shouting. However, he sustained injuries on his right thumb. Ratan Ranjan posted a video of the incident on X, in which he can be seen chasing the car, which…

Your brain, like any other part of your body, relies on nutrients to function properly. When you’re deficient in certain vitamins and minerals, it doesn’t just affect your physical health—it can also take a serious toll on your mental well-being, memory, mood, and cognitive performance. Over time, these deficiencies can silently impact brain function, increasing the risk of anxiety, depression, brain fog, and even neurological disorders. Here are 8 nutritional deficiencies that can slowly and silently damage your mind if left unchecked:- 1. Vitamin B12 Deficiency Why it matters: Vitamin B12 is essential for nerve health, energy production, and brain…

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A panel of judges at the International Criminal Court reported Hungary to the court’s oversight organization for failing to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he visited Budapest in April, saying the move undercut the court’s ability to bring suspects to justice.The Israeli leader received a red carpet welcome from Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán during a state visit, in defiance of an ICC arrest warrant. Netanyahu and his former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant are accused of crimes against humanity in connection with the war in Gaza.Israel is not a member of the court…

For years, fats were misunderstood and often blamed for weight gain and heart issues. But today, science confirms that not all fats are bad—in fact, many are essential for brain function, hormone balance, skin health, and even weight management. Healthy fats, especially monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, play a crucial role in a balanced diet. Here are 9 nutrient-rich foods packed with healthy fats that you should include in your meals:- 1. Avocados Avocados are a superstar when it comes to healthy fats. Loaded with monounsaturated fats, they help lower bad cholesterol (LDL) while boosting the good kind (HDL). They’re also…

New Delhi: Proceedings of the Rajya Sabha were adjourned till July 28 on Friday amid continuous sloganeering by Opposition members, while Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan was responding to a question. BJP MP Ghanshyam Tiwari, who was in the chair, announced the adjournment as protests intensified. Actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) chief Kamal Haasan took oath as a Rajya Sabha member in his mother tongue, Tamil. Show Full Article DMK’s Rajathi, SR Sivalingam, and P Wilson also took oath as Rajya Sabha members.Opposition MPs began sloganeering earlier in the day as the Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan…