Long before the crowds gathered outside Mannat, there was a quieter, humbler scene where Shah Rukh Khan was just another guy behind a ticket counter, selling dreams. It feels almost poetic, doesn’t it? The superstar we now celebrate, standing - a little nervously, perhaps - behind that ticket window, the ...
In a time when India’s togetherness feels stretched thin, remembering Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel means remembering the man who refused to let the country crumble before it began. You could say that if India had a spine, it would’ve been forged in Gujarat in 1875 - on October 31st, to be ...
In eight years, Khatter’s list of films is short, but the scripts chosen by him prove his intellect and willpower to explore versatile and offbeat roles In recent years, the topic of nepotism in Bollywood has sold like hot cakes. Every time a new actor enters the screen, their ties ...
As we celebrate his 27 birthday today, let us recall the lesser-known fact about the birthday boy Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva, born on July 29, 1997, has made a name for himself as a prominent Sri Lankan cricketer and the current captain of the T20I team. Known for his prowess as a bowling all-rounder, Hasaranga specialises in right-arm googly deliveries, preferring them over traditional leg breaks. His ability to bowl accurate and deceptive googlies, with occasional leg-spin variations, has set him apart. Hasaranga's rise since his international debut in July 2017 has been remarkable, establishing him as a key ...
The unbelievably low cost of Mangalyaan owed to several factors. On September 24 back in 2014, Mangalyaan or the Mars Orbiter Mission (launched on 5 November 2013 by ISRO), entered the Mars orbit, marking a historic moment for India. And as news of its success spread, the world took notice ...
Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar's most significant contribution in the field of astrophysics is demonstration of evolutionary stages of massive stars. On this day, 19th October, the great Indian-origin researcher was born. In this article, we will discuss about his life, research and his impact on modern day astrophysics. Early life and education: ...
The mission, Apollo 11, was launched on July 16, 1969, and landed on the lunar surface on July 20. Fifty-six years ago, on July 20, 1969, the world stood still as a grainy television broadcast captured a moment that would change history forever. It was Neil Armstrong descending from the ...
Rudolf Virchow was arguably one of the most important biologist, physician, scientist, from Germany in the nineteenth century. He was a progressive and liberal politician that time, and even founded his own political party named German Progressive Party. On his birth anniversary, we will discuss about his contribution on science ...
Long before the crowds gathered outside Mannat, there was a quieter, humbler scene where Shah Rukh Khan was just another guy behind a ticket counter, selling dreams. It feels almost poetic, doesn’t it? The superstar we now celebrate, standing - a little nervously, perhaps - behind that ticket window, the gleam of hope in his eye matching the twinkle that later illuminated cinema screens everywhere. It’s one of those unforgettable images, despite being almost invisible in the thunderous roar that follows a star’s meteoric rise. Somewhere Between Dreams and Reality Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (@redchilliesent/Instagram) Back in those days - ...
India's association with the Academy Awards began in the mid-20th century and has only grown stronger over the decades. The Oscars may be the most coveted award in cinema, but let’s not forget that they’ve never really been global in the truest sense. Unlike festivals like Cannes or Venice that ...
'Winter is Coming', the first episode of 'Game of Thrones', marked the beginning of an epic journey spanning a decade. It all began with that iconic line: “Winter is coming.” On April 17, 2011 - exactly 14 years ago - HBO dropped the first episode of 'Game of Thrones'—and pop ...
Before conquering Bollywood and Hollywood, Priyanka Chopra kicked off her career with a Tamil film, starring opposite one of India's most iconic superstars. They say the sky is the limit, but looking at Priyanka Chopra's meteoric rise in such a short span, it’s clear she doesn’t believe in limits. Whatever ...
After India's Independence, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (then Home Minister) gave Hyderabad three options. A - Join the Indian Union. B - Option A. C - Option B. When India gained independence on August 15, 1947, the journey of building a nation had only just begun. The trauma of Partition was ...
Through their pens, Hindi found its voice; this Hindi Diwas, we remember the icons who made it immortal. Every year on September 14, India celebrates Hindi Diwas, honoring the adoption of Hindi as one of the country’s official languages. It’s a day to celebrate not just the language, but the ...
Hindi Diwas isn't just about the language itself; it's about the incredible storytellers and dream-weavers who gave it its soul. Let's pull up a chair and celebrate the legends who made Hindi, well, hindi. Think about Hindi literature in school. For many of us, it might bring back memories of ...