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Jun 16 2026EDUCATION

AI‑Driven “Vikram Betal” Brings Ancient Tales to Modern Classrooms

Historyverse, part of India’s Collective Studios, has revealed a fresh take on the classic Indian story of King Vikramaditya and the spirit Betal. The new version, called “Vikram Betal, ” will use artificial intelligence to bring the ancient folk tales to life. Birla Open Minds has joined as a knowl

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Jun 16 2026POLITICS

Who Really Controls Indiana’s Republican Convention?

Indiana’s Republican Party is heading into a messy convention next week, and one freshman senator is trying to steer the ship in a new direction. Jim Banks, a U. S. Senator from Indiana, is pushing hard for his preferred candidate for secretary of state, Max Engling, a relatively unknown political s

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Jun 15 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Indiana Jones Stumbles Into Space

In 2008, fans lined up expecting another trip through dusty tombs and Nazi chases. Instead, Indiana Jones jumped into a world of glowing skulls and wormholes. The change came from George Lucas, who wanted to ride the 1950s UFO wave. Spielberg pushed back hard, calling the idea too far from the origi

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Jun 02 2026SPORTS

Choosing the Best Captain: A Fresh Look at IPL Leadership

Sanjay Manjrekar, a former player turned commentator, recently voiced his thoughts on who should lead IPL teams. He argued that the role of captain should not be tied to a player’s nationality but to their skill and experience. In his view, several Indian leaders such as Axar Patel, Ruturaj Gaikw

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Jun 01 2026SPORTS

Zee Secures Decade‑Long FIFA Deal, Bringing World Cups to India

Zee Entertainment Enterprises has signed a fresh agreement that will let it show 39 FIFA events from 2026 to 2034, including the men’s and women’s World Cups. The contract gives Zee the rights to stream matches on its own channel network and online platform, ZEE5. It also covers age‑group tour

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May 20 2026SPORTS

A Basketball Star Takes the Wheel at the Indy 500

Caitlin Clark isn’t just making waves in basketball—she’s about to steer into the spotlight at one of racing’s biggest events. The two-time WNBA All-Star has been picked as the grand marshal for this year’s Indianapolis 500, giving the starting command at a race that’s already sold out. It’s a rare

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

India’s Parliament Blocked a Big Plan for Women’s Seats

A major plan in India just got rejected, one that would have set aside a third of seats in parliament and state assemblies for women. The government wanted this change, but it got stuck on a tricky detail: expanding the number of lawmakers at the same time. This made opponents suspicious. They said

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Apr 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI’s quiet takeover of India’s movie world

India’s film studios are quietly racing ahead in AI filmmaking—not because it’s cool, but because the math adds up. By cutting budgets by up to four-fifths and finishing movies four times faster, producers are adapting to a harsh reality: fewer people are buying tickets. After ticket sales sank from

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Apr 05 2026FINANCE

India's Oil Play: How Geopolitics Made Iran a Surprising Supplier Again

India just bought oil from Iran for the first time in years, and it didn't even have to jump through payment hoops. Normally, that wouldn't be news—countries trade oil all the time. But this deal stands out because it happened during a messy time in the Middle East, when key shipping routes got tang

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Apr 03 2026POLITICS

Trump’s next attorney general faces tough odds

President Trump’s search for a permanent attorney general isn’t just about filling a seat—it’s about finding someone willing to ride out political storms. For now, Deputy AG Todd Blanche steps in temporarily, a move that avoids another Senate confirmation battle. But looking back, Trump’s past picks

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