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Michael Phelps views anything less than gold as failure. Across five Olympics, he won 28 medals, including 23 golds, yet dismissed silvers and bronzes. For Phelps, only the top spot mattered. His versatility, consistency, and unmatched dominance in multiple swimming events cemented his status as the greatest Olympian, inspiring both in and out of the […]
Two US lawmakers wrote to President Donald Trump, urging action to reduce India’s import tariffs on pulses under a trade agreement. They said high tariffs are causing American farmers to face severe competition. Meanwhile, India and the US are in the final stages of talks on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
Ajay Devgn’s Dhamaal 4 has been postponed from its original Eid 2026 release to June 12, 2026. The delay helps the film avoid clashing with Yash’s Toxic and Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2. Fans will have to wait a bit longer to enjoy the fourth installment of the popular comedy franchise.
Google now allows users to change their Gmail address without creating a new account. The old address becomes an alias, and all emails, files, and account data remain intact. Users can switch up to three times per year, with up to four addresses linked. Some apps may require extra setup, and rollout is gradual.
IIMC College will hold a two-day international conference on January 19–20 at Challa Som Raj Ram Sabha Prangan, focusing on “Navigating Complexities in Education Research and Technology through Viksit Bharat 2047.” Day one is in-person for Telangana teachers; day two is online. 75 research papers across multiple subjects will be presented.
Mythri Movie Makers, a leading Telugu production house, is set to deliver ten pan-Indian films across Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam. Upcoming projects include Pawan Kalyan’s Ustaad Bhagath Singh, Ram Charan’s Peddi, Prabhas’ Fauji, NTR’s Dragon, Allu Arjun-Lokesh Kanagaraj, and Salman Khan films, with shoots and releases planned through 2027.
MasterChef Kirti Bhoutika’s Thecha Tomato Pakodas offer a spicy, tangy twist on classic fritters. Thick tomato slices are topped with coarse thecha, dipped in a seasoned gram-rice flour batter, and deep-fried until golden. Serve hot with chutney or chai. For a healthier option, bake or air-fry, keeping medium heat for perfect crispiness.
Murshidabad, West Bengal, saw renewed unrest as protesters blocked NH-12 and disrupted trains following assaults on migrant workers. Violence earlier left 12 injured, including journalists. Police deployed heavily to restore order. The BJP blamed Mamata Banerjee for encouraging unrest, while the TMC accused the opposition of targeting Bengali-speaking migrants.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called US President Donald Trump a “criminal” for causing casualties, damages, and unrest in Iran. He accused Washington of backing protests and vowed punishment for instigators while avoiding war. Rights groups report over 3,000 deaths in nationwide demonstrations, the deadliest unrest since 1979.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde has housed his 29 Shiv Sena corporators at Mumbai’s Taj Lands End to prevent poaching as BMC power negotiations continue. The move ensures loyalty for the BJP-Shinde alliance, which holds 118 seats. Opposition and Shiv Sena (UBT) criticized the tactic, recalling past “resort politics”.
