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International Booker Prize 2025: Banu Mushtaq’s ‘Heart Lamp’ Makes History for Kannada Literature
Banu Mushtaq’s Heart Lamp becomes the first Kannada-language work and first short story collection to win the 2025 International Booker Prize. Translated by Deepa Bhasthi, the book centers Muslim women’s lives in southern India across three decades of writing. Rooted in the Bandaya Sahitya movement, the win signals a breakthrough for regional Indian literature and literary translation on the world stage.
Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe ODI Series 2025: Schedule, IST timings, squads and live streaming for India
Sri Lanka’s tour of Zimbabwe features 2 ODIs and 3 T20Is in Harare from Aug 29 to Sep 7, 2025. The first ODI began with Sri Lanka 81/1 after 19.3 overs. We list full schedule with IST timings, confirmed squads, and the latest on how to watch in India. The T20Is double up as prep for Zimbabwe’s T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final.
Vishal engagement on birthday: Sai Dhanshika and actor exchange rings in Chennai; wedding after Nadigar Sangam project
Tamil actors Vishal and Sai Dhanshika got engaged on August 29, 2025, in a private ceremony at Vishal’s Chennai home, the same day as his birthday. They postponed their wedding to focus on completing the Nadigar Sangam building project, which Vishal oversees as General Secretary. Photos from the traditional ceremony drew warm wishes from fans and colleagues. A September wedding window is being considered, depending on project timelines.
Trump travel ban 2025: No evidence of Pakistan U-turn, but questions linger
Rumors claim a U-turn removed Pakistan from new US travel restrictions in 2025. Publicly accessible sources show no concrete, country-specific policy change for Pakistan. Here’s the background, what a real shift would look like, and how travelers can verify their status.
Zeishan Quadri faces multiple fraud cases: Rs 1.5 crore cheating FIR, car theft claim, hotel dues
Actor-writer Zeishan Quadri, known for Gangs of Wasseypur, is under investigation in several fraud-related cases. A key FIR alleges cheating a co-producer of around Rs 1.5 crore meant for a web series. Separate complaints accuse him of mortgaging a producer’s Audi and skipping hotel payments in Ranchi. Police cases span Mumbai and Jharkhand, with probes ongoing and no public response from Quadri yet.
Stock Market Holiday: Muharram 2025 falls on Sunday; NSE, BSE to trade as usual on July 7
Muharram 2025 is on Sunday, July 6, so there’s no extra market holiday on Monday. NSE and BSE will open for normal trading on July 7 with regular sessions. Here’s the confirmed schedule, the 2025 holiday lineup, and what traders should plan for.
2025 Australian Open: Fact-checking the buzz and the contenders to watch
A viral claim about Serena Williams winning a first-round match in 49 minutes couldn’t be verified in current search results, but her legacy still frames the conversation heading into the 2025 Australian Open. Here’s what’s real, what’s unclear, and who to watch in Melbourne, from Djokovic and Alcaraz to Gauff and Pegula, plus the defending champions and the storylines shaping Week 1.
Toyota Urban Cruiser EV India launch: expected price, specs, range, rivals
Toyota’s first all-electric SUV for India, the Urban Cruiser EV, is nearing launch after a public showing at GIIAS 2025. Built alongside Maruti’s e Vitara in Gujarat, it will offer 49kWh and 61kWh batteries, Level 2 ADAS, and up to 150kW fast charging. Prices are expected to start around Rs 20 lakh ex-showroom. Deliveries could begin late 2025 or early 2026, taking on Creta EV, Curvv EV, ZS EV, and more.
Diljit Dosanjh’s Global Ascent: From Gurudwara Hymns to Multi-Crore Arena Headliner
From singing kirtan in Jalandhar to selling out arenas worldwide, Diljit Dosanjh has built a global career without diluting his Punjabi roots. With Billboard-charting albums, a Warner Music deal, a landmark Coachella set, and hit films, he now commands multi-crore fees for shows. His rise blends cultural authenticity with smart strategy—and it’s reshaping how regional music travels.
Awez Darbar exits Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 11 after Grade 3 MCL tear during rehearsals
Content creator and choreographer Awez Darbar has exited Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 11 after a Grade 3 MCL tear during rehearsals for his second act in January 2024. His debut wowed judges Malaika Arora, Arshad Warsi, and Farah Khan, who selected him without public votes. Doctors advised a recovery window of at least two months. Staying positive, he later returned to screens, including Bigg Boss 19 in 2025.