1935 Lava Bombing Mission: US drops 40 bombs on Mauna Loa flow On December 27, 1935, something unusual happened in the skies above Hawaiʻi. US military aircraft dropped 40 bombs, not on an enemy, but on a river of molten lava pouring down the slopes of Mauna Loa. The eruption had begun a month earlier…
Quote of the day by Tiger Woods (Getty Images) Watching a champion perform can make success look effortless, as though it were simply handed to a lucky few at birth. Tiger Woods pushed back on that idea directly. “Talent is something you are born with, and a skill is something you develop,” he said. “99%…
‘Dhamaal 4’ box office collection Day 20: Ajay Devgn’s comedy film witnesses a dip in numbers; crosses 214 crore worldwide Ajay Devgn‘s comedy franchise is proving its staying power at the ticket windows. Even as new films continue to release week after week, ‘Dhamaal 4’ has held its own, entertaining audiences across the country. The…
Neeraj Chopra (PTI Photo) India’s campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026 enters another exciting day on Thursday, July 30, with Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra finally set to make his much-awaited appearance in the men’s javelin throw. After an impressive medal haul over the opening week, India will once again have multiple opportunities to…
South Indian OTT releases this week: From ‘Gatta Kusthi 2’ to ‘Balan: The Boy’, here’s what to stream With another week comes a fresh slate of South Indian films arriving on streaming platforms. From emotional dramas and psychological thrillers to sports entertainers and feel-good stories, viewers have several new titles to choose from. Here’s a…
India’s iconic blue jersey being replaced by saffron (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Former India hockey captain and Olympian Viren Rasquinha has criticised Hockey India’s decision to replace the team’s traditional blue jersey with a saffron one ahead of the 2026 Hockey World Cup. Expressing his disappointment on X (formerly Twitter), he wrote, “I must say that…
Murali Sreeshankar (PTI Photo) India enjoyed another successful day at the Commonwealth Games 2026 as Murali Sreeshankar won his second consecutive silver medal in the men’s long jump, para athlete Dilip Mahadu Gavit claimed gold with a Games record, and Indian boxers assured 10 medals by reaching the semifinals.The three medals added on Wednesday took…
Andrew Garfield’s still from ‘Spider-Man.'(Image Credit: Instagram) Andrew Garfield has always been a more thoughtful presence than the roles he is most associated with might suggest. Before Tom Holland made the character a global phenomenon. Before ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ brought all three Peters into the same frame and the internet collectively lost its mind,…
Joan Collins passes at 70. (Image credits: Instagram) Gemma Collins, former ‘The Only Way is Essex’ member, announced the devastating demise of her mother, Joan, at age 70 on July 29, 2026. The 45-year-old media personality penned an earnest tribute to honour her late mother on Instagram, stating that her heart is shattered into a…
Nitesh Tiwari‘s ‘Ramayana’ trailer has taken the internet by storm, with fans applauding the film’s grand scale, breathtaking visuals and performances by Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi. However, amid the overwhelming praise, fans have been asking one question—’where is Hanuman’? ‘Ramayana’ trailer woos fans The four-minute trailer offers an expansive look at the mythological…