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The Telugu film industry has always been superstitious and sentimental, especially on the day of the launch of a film. From muhurat timings to the first shot, every detail is believed to influence a film’s fate. One such story was shared by legendary director Kodi Ramakrishna, who recalled how a tense moment on the first day of shooting for ‘Intlo Ramayya Veedilo Krishnayya’ was transformed by Megastar Chiranjeevi’s positivity. The incident has since become one of the most talked-about memories from the Megastar’s early career.Kodi Ramakrishna recalls the ‘bad sentiment’ from his first filmRecalling the incident with Asianet, Kodi Ramakrishna…

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Lenovo L24D-4C monitor is priced at Rs. 14,586 on its official website.Ijaj Khan is a technology journalist and Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times, with over three years of experience covering the consumer technology industry. His work spans smartphones, laptops, wearables, gaming, appliances and AI – from hands-on reviews, comparison and buying guides to breaking news and in-depth features that help readers cut through the noise and make informed decisions. Before joining HT Tech, he worked with Jagran New Media, where he sharpened his instincts for fast-paced digital reporting. He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in English Journalism and Mass…

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At the global level, Russian crude has served as a stabilising factor for the oil market. (Representative image) Is India facing 100% tariffs from the US for its Russian oil imports? A bipartisan group of US senators on Tuesday introduced a revised bill proposing 100% tariffs on five countries, including India and China, for continuing to purchase Russian oil.This is not the first attempt by the US to penalise countries purchasing Russian oil. Last year, Washington imposed an additional 25% tariff on India over its imports of Russian crude, before reversing the measure in February.An earlier draft had proposed tariffs…

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Vance says some in Israeli government sought to sway U.S. on Iran dealU.S. Vice President J.D. Vance said some members of the Israeli government had tried to influence U.S. public opinion to oppose a deal by the U.S. to end the war with Iran, in a ‌podcast episode with host Joe Rogan posted on Wednesday (July 15, 2026).The comments echoed earlier criticism of Israeli government policy by Mr. Vance, whom ⁠many view as a potential future presidential candidate, in a widening public rift between the two countries.Mr. Vance defended a deal reached last month to end the war with ‌Iran,…

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The intriguing evolution of musicality in humans, that primal form of artistic expression across cultures – that elevates in celebration, is an empath in grief, a rally cry in protests, a companion in solitude – remains enigmatic to scientists. This phenomenon has now become the subject of study of a group of psychologists, who have discovered that even a three-month old infant can recognise melody, and then by their first birthday, begin to spontaneously dance to it.The study, published in eLife, dives into our instinctive engagement of music – perceiving it, appreciating, and producing it. It looks at both the…

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Argentina’s Giovani Lo Celso holds a banner with the words “The Malvinas are Argentine”, referring to the Falkland Islands, while teammate Nicolas Otamendi gestures to him, at the end of World Cup semifinal match between England and Argentina in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo) The British government has urged FIFA to investigate Argentina’s football team after their players displayed a banner claiming sovereignty over the Falkland Islands during celebrations following their World Cup semifinal win over England.Argentina defeated England 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup semifinal on Wednesday in Atlanta. During the post-match celebrations, Argentine players posed with…

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Russian tech giant VK announced Thursday plans to sell 100% of RuStore, the country’s state-backed app marketplace, to the CEO of the company that develops the platform. The divestment comes after the European Union sanctioned VK this week over its role in creating the Kremlin-backed messaging app Max. RuStore was created as a domestic Android alternative following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, stepping in after Apple and Google limited access for Russian users. Last year, the Russian government made it a legal requirement for the storefront to come pre-installed on all smartphones sold in the country. Dmitry Pankrushev, CEO of…

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Navi Mumbai International Airport formally launched its overseas operations on Wednesday Abu Dhabi: At 2.55am (IST) Wednesday, Air India Express flight IX 207 to Abu Dhabi lifted off from Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), becoming the first international commercial flight to depart from the city’s long-awaited second airport and formally launching its overseas operations.The historic departure was marked by a ceremonial send-off. Three “Follow Me” vehicles escorted the eight-month-old Boeing 737 aircraft in an arrowhead formation as it taxied to the runway of the seven-month-old airport. Back at the international terminal, ground staff lined up in a guard of honour,…

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NEW DELHI: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on Thursday announced the approval of the Delhi Startup and Incubation Policy, with a fund allocation of over Rs 500 crore, aimed at providing incubation support to young entrepreneurs and creating more job opportunities, according to the Delhi Chief Minister’s Office.Speaking about support for young entrepreneurs and students, CM Rekha Gupta said, “I would like to tell you that the Delhi government has proposed an investment of Rs 500 crore under its Startup Policy for incubation support to students, which will benefit our youth.”Earlier in the day, while addressing Shaheed Bhagat Singh College’s 60th…

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Bengaluru: A 24-year-old unemployed youth was arrested on charges of stabbing his grandmother to death for advising him to become more responsible and start earning.Prajwal, a resident of KS Layout, was charged with murdering D Gowramma, his maternal grandmother. Prajwal was sent by his mother, Lakshmi, to look after Gowramma as she was alone at her Kenchagoravaiahna Doddi residence, near Bannerghatta. Gowramma’s husband, Dodda Durugaiah, had gone to Kanakapura for work.“Gowramma would advise Prajwal not to waste time or spend money unnecessarily. A college dropout, Prajwal never stuck to one job. He was unemployed and this made Gowramma angry. On…

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