The Sonic Temple music festival is shaping up to be one of the biggest rock and metal gatherings of 2025 as organizers announced six more bands to the growing lineup. Scheduled to return to Columbus, Ohio, from May 14 through May 17 at Historic Crew Stadium, the festival has quickly become a highly anticipated event for fans of heavy music across the country. The latest additions include Electric Callboy, We Came as Romans, The Plot In You, Make Them Suffer, Bloodywood, and Conquer

Jason Alexander, best known for his iconic role as George Costanza on the hit sitcom Seinfeld, is making his return to the Bankhead Theater in Livermore. The award-winning actor, comedian, and entertainer will take the stage on Friday, September 5 at 8 p.m. for a special evening titled As Long As You’re Asking A Conversation with Jason Alexander. The event promises to be more than just a performance. Audi

National Couples Day is one of those heartfelt celebrations that has grown in popularity over the years as people embrace opportunities to celebrate relationships, love, and companionship. Every year, couples across the country take this day to reflect on their connection, express gratitude to their partners, and share their love stories in unique ways. Beyond simply being a social media trend, National Couples Day carries a history and meaning that resonates

India’s Greco-Roman wrestling squad made a strong comeback on the final day of the ‘Polyak Imre & Varga Janos Memorial’, part of the 4th Ranking Series in Budapest, Hungary. After a disappointing start, where no Indian wrestler reached the medal rounds, the final day saw Sumit and Anil Mor earning silver and bronze medals, respectively, marking a significant improvement in the squad’s performance.

The fate of the Asia Cup 2025 hangs in uncertainty as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), along with several other member boards, has decided to boycott the upcoming Asian Cricket Council (ACC) meeting scheduled for July 24 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. This development stems from ongoing political tensions between India and Bangladesh, which have now spilled over into the cricketing sphere. According to high-l

In a heartfelt celebration that turned an ordinary Saturday into a chapter straight from a romantic novel, a Virginia couple’s love story took center stage at the Arlington Public Library. But instead of fictional characters or scripted drama, this tale was deeply real, tender, and shared with a community of strangers who found themselves part of something rare—a wedding ceremony held in a library, open to the public, and filled with the kind of joy typically reserved for storyboo

An Indian woman currently visiting the United States is under investigation after allegedly attempting to shoplift merchandise worth around $1,300, equivalent to approximately Rs 1.1 lakh, from a retail store in Illinois. The incident has gained attention after video footage emerged showing her being confronted by a store employee for trying to leave the premises with a cart full of unpaid goods. Reports suggest the woman spent over seven hours inside the store, during which her u

Mumbai, July 11, 2025 — In a landmark announcement, Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) has appointed Priya Nair as its new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, making her the first woman to lead the FMCG giant in its 92-year history. Her appointment becomes effective August 1, 2025, following the stepping down of Rohit Jawa on July 31, 2025. Currently the President, Beauty & Wellbeing at U

Juneteenth, the federal holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, was celebrated across New Jersey with vibrant and meaningful events that brought communities together in remembrance, pride, and shared purpose. This year’s celebrations served as both a tribute to the resilience of African Americans and a call to continue building a more just and informed future. In East Orange, the city hosted its second annual Juneteenth block party at Rowley Park,

A 21-year-old woman from the United Kingdom has been arrested in Sri Lanka for allegedly smuggling a large quantity of "kush" — a dangerous synthetic drug made from toxic chemicals and ground-up human bones. Charlotte May Lee, a former flight attendant from south London, was apprehended earlier this month at Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport after authorities discovered over 100 pounds (approximately 45 kg) of the drug in her suitcases. The haul, estimated to

The United States Embassy in Romania has announced an important procedural change for all nonimmigrant visa applicants. Effective April 7, all applicants must present a printed copy of their DS-160 confirmation page with a barcode to confirm that the same DS-160 form was used to schedule their visa appointment. Before attending their visa interview, applicants must ensure that the barcode number on the DS-160 form exactly matches the one used to book their appointment on USTrav

It has been two days since the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) achieved a massive victory in the Delhi Assembly elections, ending the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) decade-long rule in the capital. Despite the victory, the BJP has yet to announce its Chief Ministerial candidate, leading to speculation and multiple names circulating as potential choices. Among the front-runners is Parvesh Verma, who gained national attention after defeating AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal in the New Delhi se

Noman Ali made history during Pakistan’s second Test against West Indies in Multan by taking a stunning hat-trick on Day 1. In the opening session of play, Noman dismissed Justin Greaves, Tevin Imlach, and Kevin Sinclair, joining an elite group of bowlers to achieve the feat. He became the sixth bowler to take a Test hat-trick on the first day’s first session and only the second spinner to do so, after Australia’s Billy Bates in 1883. At 38 years old, Noman also became the s

Archaeologists in Cambridgeshire have made an extraordinary discovery of a Roman-era cemetery that includes a unique burial involving liquid gypsum, providing rare insights into ancient burial practices. The central grave, believed to belong to a high-status individual, was found encased in a stone coffin with gypsum poured around the body, a practice known from Roman times but poorly understood. The gypsum preserved impressions of fabric from the individual's clothing, offering a glimpse

Coromandel International Ltd. has won an appeal to quash an order to recover Rs 589.2 crore, including penalty and interest, from the company. The original order, filed by the additional commissioner of central tax from the Visakhapatnam Central GST Commissionerate, was contested successfully by the company. The Office of the Commissioner (Appeals), Central Tax and Customs, Guntur, ruled in Coromandel's favor on January 20, 2025. In a related matter, the fertilizer manufacturer

Overview of ISRO's START 2025 Program: ISRO Chairman S Somanath delivered a keynote speech at the launch of the Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START 2025) program, emphasizing the role of space science beyond the excitement of becoming astronomers. He explained that space science involves rigorous and time-consuming work that requires years of persistent effort and expertise. He shared that this year’s program will involve 20,000 students from more than 560

Telugu actor Allu Arjun has been arrested in connection with a tragic stampede that occurred outside a Hyderabad theatre during the premiere of his film Pushpa 2: The Rule. The incident, which took place last month, led to the death of a woman and left others injured. The stampede broke out after Allu Arjun made an unscheduled appearance at the theatre, causing a surge of fans. The actor's unexpected visit reportedly led to a chaotic situation, resulting in the fatal incident.

The Coin’s Significance and Auction Details: A remarkable piece of history, the Roman gold aureus bearing the image of Marcus Junius Brutus, one of the assassins of Julius Caesar, is set to be auctioned in Geneva on Monday. This rare coin is expected to fetch over a million Swiss francs, with the starting bid set at 750,000 francs (approximately $852,000). Considered a numismatic treasure, the coi