The much-loved 80s Stars Reunion made a heartfelt return on October 4, 2025, in Chennai, bringing together 31 iconic actors from the golden era of Indian cinema, including Chiranjeevi, Venkatesh, Jackie Shroff, Prabhu, and many others. Originally scheduled for last year but postponed due to the devastating floods in Chennai, this year’s reunion was marked by simplicity, unity, and solidarity. Hosted by Rajkumar Se
The much-loved 80s Stars Reunion made a heartfelt return on October 4, 2025, in Chennai, bringing together 31 iconic actors from the golden era of Indian cinema, including Chiranjeevi, Venkatesh, Jackie Shroff, Prabhu, and many others. Originally scheduled for last year but postponed due to the devastating floods in Chennai, this year’s reunion was marked by simplicity, unity, and solidarity. Hosted by Rajkumar Se
A suburban Chicago native, Fred Ramsdell, has earned one of science’s highest honors, sharing the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with Mary E. Brunkow and Dr. Shimon Sakaguchi for their pioneering discoveries on peripheral immune tolerance. Their groundbreaking work unveiled how the body prevents immune cells from attacking its own tissues—a finding that has revolutionized the field of immunology and paved the way for new treatments for autoimmune diseases and cancer.
A suburban Chicago native, Fred Ramsdell, has earned one of science’s highest honors, sharing the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with Mary E. Brunkow and Dr. Shimon Sakaguchi for their pioneering discoveries on peripheral immune tolerance. Their groundbreaking work unveiled how the body prevents immune cells from attacking its own tissues—a finding that has revolutionized the field of immunology and paved the way for new treatments for autoimmune diseases and cancer.
Elon Musk has come under criticism after sharing a post that denied British colonization of India. The post, written by Canadian commentator Stefan Molyneux, claimed that there was “no such thing as colonization.” Many critics immediately denounced the statement as an attempt to whitewash history and erase the lasting impact of centuries of exploitation. Musk’s decision to share the post, accompanied by a thinking emoji, was viewed by many as lending visibility to a deeply prob
Elon Musk has come under criticism after sharing a post that denied British colonization of India. The post, written by Canadian commentator Stefan Molyneux, claimed that there was “no such thing as colonization.” Many critics immediately denounced the statement as an attempt to whitewash history and erase the lasting impact of centuries of exploitation. Musk’s decision to share the post, accompanied by a thinking emoji, was viewed by many as lending visibility to a deeply prob
Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a strong warning at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s (RSS) centenary celebrations in New Delhi, stating that India’s greatest threat today is not infiltration by external forces but demographic changes that could destabilize social equality and national unity. Stressing that “unity in diversity” has always been the soul of India, he said that internal divisions caused by caste, language, regionalism,
Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a strong warning at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s (RSS) centenary celebrations in New Delhi, stating that India’s greatest threat today is not infiltration by external forces but demographic changes that could destabilize social equality and national unity. Stressing that “unity in diversity” has always been the soul of India, he said that internal divisions caused by caste, language, regionalism,
Mukesh Ambani has once again secured the top spot on the Hurun India Rich List 2025, reaffirming his position as the wealthiest Indian with a net worth of Rs 9.55 lakh crore. The report, released as the 14th edition of the M3M Hurun India Rich List, also saw Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan make history by entering the billionaire club for the first time with a personal fortune of Rs 12,490 crore. This milestone marks a rare crossover of fame and fortune, cem
Mukesh Ambani has once again secured the top spot on the Hurun India Rich List 2025, reaffirming his position as the wealthiest Indian with a net worth of Rs 9.55 lakh crore. The report, released as the 14th edition of the M3M Hurun India Rich List, also saw Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan make history by entering the billionaire club for the first time with a personal fortune of Rs 12,490 crore. This milestone marks a rare crossover of fame and fortune, cem
Washington is on the edge of crisis as the US government faces its first shutdown in six years. With funding set to expire at midnight, Senate lawmakers rejected a last-ditch attempt to keep government operations running. The rejection followed a heated standoff between Democrats, Republicans, and President Donald Trump, whose return to the Oval Office has intensified political battles in Congress. Despite frantic ne
Washington is on the edge of crisis as the US government faces its first shutdown in six years. With funding set to expire at midnight, Senate lawmakers rejected a last-ditch attempt to keep government operations running. The rejection followed a heated standoff between Democrats, Republicans, and President Donald Trump, whose return to the Oval Office has intensified political battles in Congress. Despite frantic ne
Anthropic has officially launched its most advanced AI model yet, Claude Sonnet 4.5, and it is already creating headlines in the tech world. The company revealed that the model can autonomously code for 30 continuous hours, completing full applications from scratch. In its most impressive demonstration, Claude Sonnet 4.5 built a chat app similar to Slack and Microsoft Teams with more than 11,000 lines of code, stopping only after the task was fully accomplishe
Anthropic has officially launched its most advanced AI model yet, Claude Sonnet 4.5, and it is already creating headlines in the tech world. The company revealed that the model can autonomously code for 30 continuous hours, completing full applications from scratch. In its most impressive demonstration, Claude Sonnet 4.5 built a chat app similar to Slack and Microsoft Teams with more than 11,000 lines of code, stopping only after the task was fully accomplishe
The New York City mayoral race has taken a dramatic turn after US President Donald Trump threatened to withhold federal funds if candidate Zohran Mamdani emerges victorious. On Monday, September 29, Trump used his social media account to sharply criticize Mamdani, describing him as a “self-proclaimed New York City Communist” and claiming that his policies would bring unprecedented difficulties for the city in its relationship with Washington. In his post, Trump declared
The New York City mayoral race has taken a dramatic turn after US President Donald Trump threatened to withhold federal funds if candidate Zohran Mamdani emerges victorious. On Monday, September 29, Trump used his social media account to sharply criticize Mamdani, describing him as a “self-proclaimed New York City Communist” and claiming that his policies would bring unprecedented difficulties for the city in its relationship with Washington. In his post, Trump declared
Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus sparked a political storm during the UN General Assembly in New York, openly stating that Dhaka’s relations with India have soured since last year’s student protests that toppled Sheikh Hasina. Yunus accused India of providing shelter to Hasina and spreading “fake news” portraying the uprising as Islamist-driven. According to him, this has deepened mistrust between the two neighbors, alrea
Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus sparked a political storm during the UN General Assembly in New York, openly stating that Dhaka’s relations with India have soured since last year’s student protests that toppled Sheikh Hasina. Yunus accused India of providing shelter to Hasina and spreading “fake news” portraying the uprising as Islamist-driven. According to him, this has deepened mistrust between the two neighbors, alrea
Larry Ellison, the co-founder of Oracle and the world’s second-richest man after Elon Musk, has pledged to donate 95% of his estimated $373 billion fortune. His vast wealth comes primarily from his 41% stake in Oracle and significant investments in Tesla, both of which surged in value due to the AI boom. Ellison first made this pledge in 2010 through the Giving Pledge, a global philanthropic commitment by billionaires to give away most of their fortunes.
Larry Ellison, the co-founder of Oracle and the world’s second-richest man after Elon Musk, has pledged to donate 95% of his estimated $373 billion fortune. His vast wealth comes primarily from his 41% stake in Oracle and significant investments in Tesla, both of which surged in value due to the AI boom. Ellison first made this pledge in 2010 through the Giving Pledge, a global philanthropic commitment by billionaires to give away most of their fortunes.
COLUMBUS, Ohio – From red carpets and themed exhibits to dog adoption drives and filmmaker panels, theaters across the Buckeye State are preparing for an unprecedented celebration of Ohio’s film heritage. Organizers have unveiled early details for “Ohio Goes to the Movies,” a statewide initiative scheduled to begin in February 2026, as part of the America 250-Ohio commemorations. Over a span of 250 days, every county in Ohio is expected to host at least one event, tota
COLUMBUS, Ohio – From red carpets and themed exhibits to dog adoption drives and filmmaker panels, theaters across the Buckeye State are preparing for an unprecedented celebration of Ohio’s film heritage. Organizers have unveiled early details for “Ohio Goes to the Movies,” a statewide initiative scheduled to begin in February 2026, as part of the America 250-Ohio commemorations. Over a span of 250 days, every county in Ohio is expected to host at least one event, tota
In a significant security development, the United States Secret Service announced on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, that it had successfully dismantled a massive network of more than 100,000 SIM cards that posed a serious threat to New York’s telecommunications infrastructure. The timing of this discovery is critical as world leaders are in New York City for the United Nations General Assembly, where debates on Palestinian statehood and the Gaza crisis dominate the agenda. Accor
In a significant security development, the United States Secret Service announced on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, that it had successfully dismantled a massive network of more than 100,000 SIM cards that posed a serious threat to New York’s telecommunications infrastructure. The timing of this discovery is critical as world leaders are in New York City for the United Nations General Assembly, where debates on Palestinian statehood and the Gaza crisis dominate the agenda. Accor
The 71st National Film Awards will be held on September 23, 2025, at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, with President Droupadi Murmu presenting the honours. Beginning at 4 pm IST, the ceremony will celebrate excellence in Indian cinema for films released in 2023. The event can be watched live on the DD News YouTube channel from 3 pm, starting with the red carpet. This year’s winners reflect the wide spectrum of Indian
The 71st National Film Awards will be held on September 23, 2025, at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, with President Droupadi Murmu presenting the honours. Beginning at 4 pm IST, the ceremony will celebrate excellence in Indian cinema for films released in 2023. The event can be watched live on the DD News YouTube channel from 3 pm, starting with the red carpet. This year’s winners reflect the wide spectrum of Indian
Defending champion Neeraj Chopra endured a shocking night at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, finishing eighth in the men’s javelin throw final. Despite being one of the top favorites, Chopra struggled to cross the 85m mark in five attempts, recording his best at 84.03m before fouling his fifth and final effort. Known for his consistency and having breached the 90m mark earlier this year at the Doha Diamond League, Chopra’s dip in form s
Defending champion Neeraj Chopra endured a shocking night at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, finishing eighth in the men’s javelin throw final. Despite being one of the top favorites, Chopra struggled to cross the 85m mark in five attempts, recording his best at 84.03m before fouling his fifth and final effort. Known for his consistency and having breached the 90m mark earlier this year at the Doha Diamond League, Chopra’s dip in form s
Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince has raised concerns that artificial intelligence could reshape the internet in ways that threaten its openness and diversity. Speaking on WIRED’s Big Interview Podcast, Prince compared one potential outcome to a “Black Mirror” scenario, where a handful of tech giants decide what information people consume, much like patrons of Renaissance art influencing creative output centuries ago.
Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince has raised concerns that artificial intelligence could reshape the internet in ways that threaten its openness and diversity. Speaking on WIRED’s Big Interview Podcast, Prince compared one potential outcome to a “Black Mirror” scenario, where a handful of tech giants decide what information people consume, much like patrons of Renaissance art influencing creative output centuries ago.
Legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja is set to create history in Andhra Pradesh with his first-ever large-scale live musical concert. The grand event will be held on November 8 at the Indira Gandhi Municipal Stadium in Vijayawada, marking a milestone for music lovers across the state. This musical extravaganza, titled “Ilaiyaraaja Sangeetha Vibhaavari,” promises to be one of the biggest live shows ever organized in Andhra Pradesh.
Legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja is set to create history in Andhra Pradesh with his first-ever large-scale live musical concert. The grand event will be held on November 8 at the Indira Gandhi Municipal Stadium in Vijayawada, marking a milestone for music lovers across the state. This musical extravaganza, titled “Ilaiyaraaja Sangeetha Vibhaavari,” promises to be one of the biggest live shows ever organized in Andhra Pradesh.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has emphasized that Rayalaseema, once known for its dry lands and droughts, is steadily transforming into a fertile region on par with Konaseema. He credited this remarkable shift to large-scale irrigation projects and modern water management practices implemented by his government. Speaking at a high-level review meeting, Naidu said that advanced techniques like drip i
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has emphasized that Rayalaseema, once known for its dry lands and droughts, is steadily transforming into a fertile region on par with Konaseema. He credited this remarkable shift to large-scale irrigation projects and modern water management practices implemented by his government. Speaking at a high-level review meeting, Naidu said that advanced techniques like drip i
Schools in Linden, New Jersey, are operating under heightened police security after a wave of threats linked to online misinformation caused widespread alarm. The Linden Police Department confirmed that officers will maintain an increased presence at schools today to reassure families and protect staff and students, following a shelter-in-place order across all Linden Public Schools earlier this week. The threats stemmed from false online claims that a district employee was featured
Schools in Linden, New Jersey, are operating under heightened police security after a wave of threats linked to online misinformation caused widespread alarm. The Linden Police Department confirmed that officers will maintain an increased presence at schools today to reassure families and protect staff and students, following a shelter-in-place order across all Linden Public Schools earlier this week. The threats stemmed from false online claims that a district employee was featured
AP Congress chief YS Sharmila made a bold statement regarding her son Raja Reddy’s future in politics, firmly declaring him the rightful heir to the legacy of her late father, Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy. She said her son has not even entered politics yet, but the strong reactions from the YSRCP reveal their fear and insecurity about his potential. Sharmila reminded that it was YSR himself who named her son Raja Reddy, and no criticism or political attack c
AP Congress chief YS Sharmila made a bold statement regarding her son Raja Reddy’s future in politics, firmly declaring him the rightful heir to the legacy of her late father, Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy. She said her son has not even entered politics yet, but the strong reactions from the YSRCP reveal their fear and insecurity about his potential. Sharmila reminded that it was YSR himself who named her son Raja Reddy, and no criticism or political attack c
The Trump administration has come under intense criticism after the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) confirmed that nearly ten million dollars’ worth of contraceptives earmarked for people in low-income nations were deliberately destroyed earlier this year. The products, which included birth control pills, intrauterine devices, and hormonal implants valued at $9.7 million, were stored in a warehouse in Belgium before being incinerated at a medical waste facilit
The Trump administration has come under intense criticism after the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) confirmed that nearly ten million dollars’ worth of contraceptives earmarked for people in low-income nations were deliberately destroyed earlier this year. The products, which included birth control pills, intrauterine devices, and hormonal implants valued at $9.7 million, were stored in a warehouse in Belgium before being incinerated at a medical waste facilit