Opinion | The Zohran Mamdani Effect: Rethinking Indian-American Identity

What was once a strong desire among many Indians to celebrate anyone with even distant Indian roots for global achievements has now shifted into open hostility.  From Celebration to Chaos: The Irony of Identity in New York Politics In 2022, a close friend invited me to an Independence Day reception in New York City—a decision … Read more

Falcon 9 Successfully Lands Back on Earth 8 Minutes After Sending Shubhanshu Shukla Into Orbit

The astronauts are scheduled to arrive at the International Space Station following a 28-hour journey, docking with the orbital outpost as both spacecraft travel together approximately 400 kilometers above Earth. Indian Air Force Officer Soars into Space Aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 In a historic launch on Tuesday, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully lifted off … Read more

Benfica defeat Bayern Munich to top Club World Cup Group C

  Schjelderup Strike Lifts Benfica to Historic Win Over Bayern in Club World Cup Clash Benfica secured a landmark 1-0 victory over Bayern Munich on Tuesday, with Andreas Schjelderup’s first-half strike proving decisive in the searing heat. The win sent the Portuguese club to the top of Group C at the Club World Cup and … Read more

8 Vasantalu’ Review: Phanindra Narsetti’s Romantic Drama Aims High but Falls Short on Emotion

Starring Ananthika Sanilkumar, the film presents profound ideas, surreal visuals, and raw performances, but the combination fails to resonate.  Phanindra Narsetti’s 8 Vasantalu is a bold, rare gem in Telugu cinema — ambitious, sincere, and brimming with originality. Framed against the dreamy, mist-laden backdrop of Ooty and narrated through the changing seasons, the film is … Read more

Unusual to Witness Such Rapid Growth in a Major Economy: Walmart CEO on India

“Given the many years we’ve been here and the consistent progress we’ve seen, we expect that growth in India will continue,” said Mr. McMillon.  Walmart CEO Reaffirms $10 Billion Annual Sourcing Goal from India, Praises Growth and Innovation Walmart Global President and CEO Doug McMillon on Tuesday (June 24, 2025) reaffirmed the company’s commitment to … Read more

“Club World Cup 2025: Palmeiras and Inter Miami play to a draw, both advance to Round of 16”

Palmeiras topped Group A and will take on fellow Brazilian side Botafogo in the round of 16, while Inter Miami is set to face Group B winners Paris Saint-Germain — Lionel Messi’s former club.  Palmeiras Rally to Draw 2-2 with Inter Miami, Both Teams Advance to Club World Cup Round of 16 In front of … Read more

Huawei Deploys Legacy Chinese Chip in Latest Laptop Due to U.S. Constraints on SMIC, Report Reveals

Industry speculation was high that Huawei would equip the MateBook Fold with SMIC’s advanced 5nm-equivalent N+3 process chip — a move that, according to TechInsights, would represent Huawei’s most ambitious push into full-stack computing, encompassing chip design, OS development, and hardware integration.  Huawei’s New Foldable Laptop Uses Older SMIC Chip as U.S. Curbs Stall Semiconductor … Read more

Iran Strikes U.S. Military Bases in Qatar and Iraq with Missiles

Iran vows to respond to any breach of its territorial integrity, following its strike on the largest U.S. base in West Asia; Qatar temporarily closes its airspace after a U.S. advisory urges caution for American citizens.  Iran Strikes U.S. Base in Qatar in Retaliation for American Attack on Nuclear Facilities On the evening of Monday, … Read more

“28 Years Later” celebrates the haunting beauty of an apocalyptic world in a gripping tale.

“28 Years Later” weaves a gripping tale, celebrating the haunting beauty of an apocalyptic world. In 28 Years Later, Taylor Holmes’s 1915 rendition of Rudyard Kipling’s 1903 poem ‘Boots’—its relentless repetition evoking a soldier’s psyche—sets a haunting tone for this post-apocalyptic horror. Penned by Alex Garland and directed by Danny Boyle, this third installment, following … Read more

“Elio” movie review: A trippy cosmic wonderland of longing and belonging unfolds.

Pixar’s latest blends space adventure and life lessons in vibrant bursts of color and action. After losing his parents, 11-year-old Elio (Yonas Kibreab) lives with his aunt Olga (Zoe Saldaña), a US Air Force major who gave up her astronaut dreams to care for him; struggling to connect, Elio’s obsession with contacting aliens leads to … Read more