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India enters elite group with Star Wars-style laser weapon for drones

In a major success for the country, India on Sunday joined the select league of nations, including the US, China and Russia, with the capability of shooting down fixed-wing drones and swarm drones......

'Call of Duty' co-creator Vince Zampella killed in car crash

Video game creator Vince Zampella, best known for his immensely popular Call of Duty franchise, has passed away in a tragic car accident, reported Deadline. He was 55. IMAGE: Video game creator......

60 Years On This Week, Indira Gandhi Became Prime Minister

In a culture where children take up the profession of their father, her becoming a politician was seen as natural and acceptable. IMAGE: Indira Gandhi takes oath as the prime minister of India on......

Another Hindu man crushed to death in Bangladesh

A Hindu fuel station worker was crushed to death in Bangladesh after he tried to stop a vehicle from leaving a petrol pump without paying, police said. IMAGE: Activists from various Hindu groups......

Poll heat hits box office as Vijay, DMK-linked films clash at Pongal

As the political temperature in poll-bound Tamil Nadu heats up, an 'ideology war' is brewing in the box office, with the political stakeholders playing a role in the clash of the movies as well.......

Near-term margins for cement companies to remain under pressure

The projections in the cement industry are mixed. Prices and demand remained muted in the third quarter (October & November) and short term uptick doesn’t seem likely. Image used for......

Indian company to convert Star Wars into 3D

Star Wars fans can rejoice. George Lucas' epic space opera film, Star Wars: Episode 1, The Phantom Menace is being given a new lease of life in 3D by an Indian visual effects company, Prime......

A Star Who Never Faded Away

Dharmendra's oeuvre was so phenomenal that there was never a phase in his professional life when he was in danger of falling into a rut, in terms of either the kind of films he starred in or the......

Want To See Kartik Aaryan As A Snake?!

Joginder Tuteja lists more 2026 theatre releases in a four-part series. Do read: Part 1 ' Part 2 NaagzillaRelease date: August 14 Photograph: Kind courtesy Kartik Aaryan/Instagram The big......

True Stars Never Die

'I have always broken my image every time I went on screen. I don't know what it means to be a Greek God but people used to call me one.' IMAGE: Dharmendra with Sharmila Tagore in Satyakam. When......

Ahan Takes Over From Dad Suniel Shetty In Border 2

'When my character died in Border, I felt a strange sense of pride.''Today, I sometimes feel that if my character had survived, perhaps I would have been a part of Border 2.' IMAGE: Anya Singh,......

Want To See Vijay's Farewell Film?

With the New Year come New Hopes. Joginder Tuteja takes a look at the theatre line-up this January. Jan NetaRelease date: January 9 Widely promoted as Vijay's last film as he prepares to enter......

'A star is born': Bethell joins elite with SCG century

'I've seen some hundreds but I don't think I've seen many better debut hundreds than that.' IMAGE: Jacob Bethell is the ninth England batter to score a century against Australia, aged 22 or......

England women's head coach Wiegman gets honorary damehood

Idris Elba, Torvill and Dean star in Britain's New Year honours IMAGE: Head Coach Sarina Wiegman - a Dutch national - was instrumental in the England women's football team's back-to-back Euro......

Power wars hit Indian boxing in 2025 but new World Champs rise

IMAGE: Jaismine Lamboria beat Paris Olympics silver medalist Szermeta Julia to become the first Indian to win gold at the 2025 World Championships in Liverpool. Photograph: World Boxing via BFI/X......

Star Wars Day at the Gabba!

IMAGE: Fans dressed up as Stormtroopers from the Star Wars movies at the Gabba on Saturday, January 16, 2021. Photographs: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images May the 4th is commemorated as Star......

IPL 2026 Auction: Stars To Watch Out For

The IPL 2026 mini-auction is gearing up for a blockbuster showdown, with 350 players fighting for just 77 spots including 31 overseas berths in what promises to be one of the most competitive......