Month: July 2026

Drop Shot Episode 3 | Usha Uthup, Christopher Nolan, Huma Qureshi & Monsoon Treks

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Drop Shot Episode 3 | Usha Uthup, Christopher Nolan, Huma Qureshi & Monsoon Treks

In this week’s episode, legendary singer Usha Uthup revisits Kolkata’s iconic Trincas and the city’s rich musical heritage at Lit for Life Unplugged. Acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan discusses adapting The Odyssey, the timeless appeal of Homer’s epic and his enduring faith in the cinematic experience. Actor Huma Qureshi opens up about playing a deaf-and-mute contract…

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Hungary’s President signs constitutional amendment ending his term

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Hungary’s President signs constitutional amendment ending his term

Hungary’s President Tamas Sulyok attends the inaugural session of Hungary’s parliament in Budapest. | Photo Credit: AP Hungary’s president signed a constitutional amendment into law on Saturday (July 18, 2026) that ends his term in office, bringing to a close a dispute between him and the country’s new government that was seeking to oust him…

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As Vikram-1 reaches orbit, Skyroot faces a steep climb to business success

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As Vikram-1 reaches orbit, Skyroot faces a steep climb to business success

India had its first private orbital rocket launch at 12.05 p.m. on July 18. So far, all orbital rockets India had launched as part of its space programme had been state-funded and led by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace changed that by launching its small-satellite launch vehicle Vikram-1 to a low-earth…

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As Vikram-1 reaches orbit, Skyroot faces a steep climb to business success

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As Vikram-1 reaches orbit, Skyroot faces a steep climb to business success

India had its first private orbital rocket launch at 12.05 p.m. on July 18. So far, all orbital rockets India had launched as part of its space programme had been state-funded and led by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace changed that by launching its small-satellite launch vehicle Vikram-1 to a low-earth…

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U.S. military launches new airstrikes to ‘swiftly punish’ Iran for deaths of U.S. troops

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U.S. military launches new airstrikes to ‘swiftly punish’ Iran for deaths of U.S. troops

The U.S. military said on Sunday (July 19, 2026) that it launched new airstrikes against Iran to “swiftly punish” the country’s Revolutionary Guard for an attack in Jordan that killed two American service members, left one missing and four requiring hospitalisation. The strikes were designed to further degrade Iran’s ability to restrict the traffic of…

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Kylian Mbappe passes Lionel Messi for career World Cup scoring record with 22 goals

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Kylian Mbappe passes Lionel Messi for career World Cup scoring record with 22 goals

France’s Kylian Mbappe shakes hands with France coach Didier Deschamps at the end of the FIFA World Cup 2026 match against England, at Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S., on July 18, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Kylian Mbappe moved past Lionel Messi for the career World Cup scoring record on Saturday (July 18, 2026),…

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Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: CJP continues overnight protests; Safdarjung urges treatment for Wangchuk

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Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: CJP continues overnight protests; Safdarjung urges treatment for Wangchuk

Wangchuk needs urgent therapy, family declining treatment despite counselling: Safdarjung Hospital Activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on a 21-day hunger strike, is showing signs of dehydration and urgently requires fluid and electrolyte therapy to prevent potentially serious complications, even as he and his family declined the recommended treatment despite repeated counselling, Safdarjung Hospital authorities…

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72nd National Film Awards: Telugu films ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, ‘Committee Kurrollu’, ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ and ‘Lucky Baskhar’ win

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72nd National Film Awards: Telugu films ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, ‘Committee Kurrollu’, ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ and ‘Lucky Baskhar’ win

The 72nd National Film Awards, which recognised films certified by the CBFC between January 1 and December 31, 2024, brought cheers to the Telugu film industry as they bagged nine awards. Director Nag Ashwin’s Kalki 2898 AD was adjudged the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. The film, which narrates a story inspired by the…

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Iran’s Supreme Leader says U.S. breaches show Trump’s signature is ‘worthless’

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Iran’s Supreme Leader says U.S. breaches show Trump’s signature is ‘worthless’

President Donald Trump. File | Photo Credit: AP Iran’s Supreme Leader ​Mojtaba Khamenei said ‌in a written ​statement on ⁠Saturday (July 18, 2026) that repeated U.S. breaches of a ‌memorandum of understanding ‌signed by ‌the Presidents ⁠of Iran ⁠and the United States had shown ​that President Donald ‌Trump’s signature was “utterly worthless and devoid of…

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