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Historic Win for Kannada Literature Banu Mushtaq’s short story collection Heart Lamp has made history by becoming the first-ever Kannada book to win the prestigious International Booker Prize. This is also the first time a short story collection has won the award. The ceremony took place on May 20 at Tate Modern in London. Prize Shared by Author and Translator The total prize money of GBP 50,000 (around ₹52 lakh) was shared equally between Banu Mushtaq and Deepa Bhasthi, who translated the stories from Kannada to English. The translator kept some Urdu and Arabic words in the English version to…

Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s Inspiring Journey in Bollywood Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s journey in Bollywood is truly inspiring. From years of struggle to landing breakthrough roles, he has become one of the most respected actors in the industry. Known for his powerful performances in films like Gangs of Wasseypur, The Lunchbox, Manto, and the series Sacred Games, Nawazuddin has carved a niche for himself. In a recent conversation with SCREEN for the Creators X Creators segment, he opened up about his experiences in the Hindi film industry, sharing his honest thoughts on the industry’s flaws. The Reality of Friendships in Bollywood One of the…

Heavy Rain Floods Guwahati, Causes Major Disruption After a night of heavy rain, Guwahati in Assam faced serious flooding on Tuesday. Many roads and houses were under water, making it very difficult for people to go about their daily lives. In many areas, people had to walk through knee-deep water. In some places, the water level even reached up to the chest. Important parts of the city like Zoo Road, Nabin Nagar, Hatigaon, Ganeshguri, Gita Nagar, Maligaon, Hedayetpur, Guwahati Club, Ulubari, Lachit Nagar, Chandmari, and Panjabari were all badly affected by flooding. Other areas such as GS Road, Jorabat, Tarun…

Bengaluru is having trouble with traffic and floods because of the heavy rains Heavy rains in Bengaluru on Sunday night flooded many areas badly, making it very hard for people to get to work on Monday morning. Many IT parks and businesses are found in North and East Bengaluru, among other areas of the city that flooded. Big crossroads resembled flowing streams rather than roadways. Huge traffic congestion and problems for traffic cops handling the matter followed from this. Many important roads were blocked or moving very slowly. The Bengaluru Traffic Police issued several advisories asking people to drive carefully…

Turkey’s Growing Influence in Bangladesh Raises Alarm Over ‘Greater Bangladesh’ Map Islamist Group Promotes Controversial Map A new Islamist group called ‘Saltanat-e-Bangla’, believed to be supported by a Turkish NGO, has emerged in Dhaka, Bangladesh. This group has reportedly displayed a ‘Greater Bangladesh’ map, showing parts of India and Myanmar as part of an expanded Bangladeshi territory. The map includes Myanmar’s Arakan State and Indian states like Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and the entire Northeast region. It has appeared in university halls across Dhaka, in places where students and youth are often present. Military and NGO Involvement Increasing Since Md Yunus…

Gujarat police arrested suspected spies providing information to Pakistan In a big success for national security, Gujarat Police arrested a man suspected of spying for Pakistan’s intelligence agency, ISI. The accused has been identified as Mohammad Murtaza Ali. He was caught in a raid by a joint team of Gujarat Police and Jalandhar Police in the Bhargav Camp area of Jalandhar, Punjab. According to officials, Ali was living secretly in a rented house in Gandhi Nagar, Jalandhar, while doing espionage activities. The raid was carried out in Avtar Nagar, where the police finally arrested him. During the search, the police…

The Taj Mahal to Bollywood Dreams: Tom Cruise’s Special Bond with India for Bollywood Dreams The connection that Tom Cruise has with India is not necessarily a new one. Not only has he performed his well-known action acts over the years, but he has also managed to really win over the hearts of Indian spectators. Although he is known as the “king of Hollywood action,” Tom Cruise’s engagement with India extends beyond his appearances on the red carpet and his marketing of movies. Because of his warm and welcoming personality, his humble approach, and his genuine affection for Indian culture,…

World Hypertension Day 2025: Doctor Shares 10 Lifestyle Tips to Manage High Blood Pressure May 17, 2025 – World Hypertension Day is observed every year on May 17 to raise awareness about high blood pressure (hypertension), its risks, and preventive measures. Hypertension is a silent killer that affects nearly 1.3 billion people worldwide, leading to heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure if left uncontrolled. This year, in honor of World Hypertension Day 2025, Dr. Priya Sharma, a renowned cardiologist, shares 10 essential lifestyle tips to help manage and prevent high blood pressure effectively. Why is Managing Hypertension Important? High blood…

R Praggnanandhaa Wins Superbet Classic, His First Grand Chess Tour Title Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa created history by winning his first-ever tournament on the Grand Chess Tour after beating Maxime Vachier-Lagrave of France in the Superbet Chess Classic 2025, held in Romania. In the final round, Praggnanandhaa played a safe draw against Armenian-American GM Levon Aronian, which ensured him a tie for first place. At the same time, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave defeated GM Jan-Krzysztof Duda, and Alireza Firouzja won against Bogdan-Daniel Deac, even after being in a worse position in a King’s Indian Defense game. Their wins created a three-way tie, as…

India Sends All-Party Delegations Abroad After Operation Sindoor Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, who recently faced criticism from his party for praising the central government after Operation Sindoor, will now lead an all-party delegation to different countries. This delegation will take India’s strong message of zero-tolerance against terrorism to the world. According to sources, each delegation will visit about five countries. The tour will start on May 23 and is expected to last for 10 days. As reported by ANI, the MPs are likely to travel to important world capitals like the United States, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, South Africa,…