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95-kg silver chariot prepared for Lord Jagannath’s Rath Yatra in Udaipur, Rajasthan. Craftsmen assemble 58 parts to create 21×17-foot chariot ahead of July 16 procession, drawing thousands of devotees to Puri and beyond for the grand festival.
As Europe battles a severe heatwave, a viral video from the Netherlands shows a man frying an omelette on a pan in direct sunlight. Experts explain that while air temperatures reach 40°C, eggs require 70°C to cook, but a dark metal pan can absorb enough solar heat to do the job.
Volkswagen India launches the more affordable, non-R-Line Taigun variant on July 10, 2025. It retains the 2.0L turbo engine, 204bhp, and all-wheel drive while adding subtle design tweaks and a black interior. Expected to undercut the R-Line’s Rs 46.99 lakh price, it targets buyers seeking the SUV’s core strengths at a lower cost.
Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan fulfilled his promise within two days, organizing health camps for artisans at the Narsapuram handicrafts festival. Eye checkups found 37 of 105 Lace artists had issues, with 16 needing cataract surgery. Experts noted that each craft (like Lace and Kalamkari) has unique health risks.
Vladimir Putin claims Russia’s invasion of Ukraine aims to prevent a U.S.-backed nuclear threat, while Western allies warn of rising global tensions. In other news, scientists have discovered a potential new cancer treatment targeting aggressive tumors, offering hope for millions battling the disease.
Kannada star Yash’s ‘Toxic’, directed by Geetu Mohandas, releases August 26. The ‘Tabahi’ video song, featuring bold chemistry between Yash and Kiara Advani, is trending. Kiara denied rumors of requesting scene cuts. With five leading ladies, high-impact action, and massive sets, the film is generating huge buzz.
New film ‘Kotha Cinema’ starring newcomers Suresh and Rakesh in lead roles, directed by Azar and produced by Mohammad Wasim Akram, Sagi Sudheer Rao, and Yadandla Satish Yadav. Shot in Ramagundam, Godavarikhani, and Singareni with local talent, the promotional song ‘Memu Kooda Cinema Theesinamuro..’ has been released.
Dune: Part Three official trailer released, set 20 years after Part 2. Paul Atreides faces wars and conspiracies, with Robert Pattinson as new villain Skytale. Jason Momoa returns as a clone. Hans Zimmer score, worldwide release December 18.
Lionel Messi becomes the first player to miss two penalties in a single World Cup after failing to convert against Egypt in the round of 16. The Argentine captain, 39, has now missed four of eight career World Cup penalties, achieving only a 50% success rate.
Pune businessman Ketan Agarwal’s murder takes a shocking new turn. Police reveal his fiancée Siya Goyal secretly married her lover Chetan Chaudhari before plotting the February 2023 engagement victim’s death. The case, involving alleged conspiracy and property disputes, continues to stun Maharashtra.
