Aamir Khan's 'Sitaare Zameen Par' had a strong opening weekend, grossing Rs 66.65 crore in four days, despite a Monday dip. The film has already surpassed the lifetime collection of Aamir's previous film 'Laal Singh Chaddha'. Genelia Deshmukh also celebrates a career milestone as the film becomes her highest-grossing movie, exceeding 'Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na'.
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The escalating conflict between Iran and Israel hinges on Iran's remaining medium-range ballistic missiles (MRBMs). After firing approximately 700 MRBMs, estimates place Iran's remaining stockpile between 300 and 1,300. Damage to Iranian infrastructure and missile production capabilities, coupled with potential foreign support, further complicates the situation, potentially forcing Iran into negotiations or escalation.
In India, a disturbing trend has emerged with young women from small towns accused of killing their husbands, sparking national outrage and misogynistic reactions. These cases highlight societal expectations of women, gender-based power dynamics, and the suppression that can lead to extreme acts. While the crimes are condemned, experts emphasize the need to understand the context of gender, trauma, and societal pressures to achieve fair justice.
Udita Agarwal, an Indian nutritionist, shed 30 kg in 8 months without hitting the gym, relying on consistent, small lifestyle changes. Udita never made it about numbers or crash goals. Her weight loss was slow, intentional, and built on habits that can be followed for life. Her story is now followed by thousands online—not for gym routines or celebrity diets, but for how real and relatable her journey is.
Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant's on-field camaraderie shone through during India's dominant batting display at Headingley. Gill's witty comment on Pant's elegant leave was caught on the stump mic, delighting fans. Pant, in turn, cautioned Gill about a risky shot, showcasing their mutual understanding and contributing to a defining 200-plus run partnership.
Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, tanked in opening trade on Monday following global cues. While Nifty50 went below 25,000, BSE Sensex was down over 600 points.
Magnus Carlsen, the chess maestro, has shattered barriers by exceeding a 2900 rating in freestyle chess, a milestone previously unattained in classical chess. This achievement, based on Freestyle Chess organization ratings, marks a new high for Carlsen, surpassing his peak classical rating. Among Indian players, Praggnanandhaa shines at fourth place, followed by other notable players like Arjun Erigaisi and Gukesh.
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Following the Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash, fares have significantly decreased on both domestic and international routes, with some routes experiencing drops of up to 24%. Air India CEO Campbell Wilson stated that the crashed aircraft had undergone recent checks and monitoring, showing no prior issues.