OTT releases this week bring a mix of romance, crime, action, and period drama, with Lust Stories 3, Waiting Hai, Irumudi, and many more. Here’s a look at the new titles arriving on Netflix, Prime Video, and other OTT platforms.

New OTT releases this week (September 14-20, 2026): Lust Stories 3, Waiting Hai, Irumudi- 5 new titles coming on Netflix, Prime Video and more

India’s BRICS Summit in New Delhi focused on diplomacy, Global South representation, conflicts, trade and technology, with the New Delhi Declaration adopted and China taking over the 2027 chairship.

BRICS in pictures: Leaders, diplomacy and viral moments from Delhi summit

Europe's Meteor missile uses an air-breathing ramjet to sustain Mach 4 speeds over 100 kilometres. Unlike standard solid rockets that burn out quickly, it creates a three times larger no-escape zone.

Why European Meteor missiles use ramjet engines compared to standard US solid rockets

China's PL-15 missile uses a dual-pulse motor to reach Mach 5.0 and fit inside stealth fighters. It achieves a 300 km range and a lower infrared signature than European ramjets.

Why Chinese PL-15 air-to-air missiles use dual-pulse motors compared to European interceptors

Air defence missiles use proximity fuzes to detonate metres away from incoming threats. This creates a massive cloud of high-velocity shrapnel, destroying fast-moving targets without a direct hit.

Why do air defence missiles explode near their target instead of hitting it?

Adding peppermint tea to your diet helps you feel calmer. According to the University of California in San Francisco, peppermint tea helps people with type 2 diabetes with high-stress levels. It also lowers blood glucose levels. 

A 2019 study noted that drinking black tea reduces the risk of developing diabetes or diabetes complications. The researchers said that tea helps in reducing insulin resistance and plays a role in alleviating the inflammatory response. 

Drinking chamomile tea improves insulin sensitivity and glucose management. A 2018 study, found that type 2 diabetes patients who consumed chamomile tea thrice a day saw benefits in both insulin resistance and inflammatory markers

Hibiscus Tea is beneficial for heart health. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, drinking 8 ounces of hibiscus tea twice a day reduces systolic blood pressure in individuals with diabetes in a month. Diabetes patients are more likely to develop heart disease and are at greater risk of heart attack and stroke.

Here are 6 teas for diabetic patients, check:

6 Best Teas for Diabetes Patients 

Papaya seeds are a good source of protein, healthy fats, fibre, vitamins, and minerals. Papaya seeds also contain significant amounts of antioxidants and are known to promote health. Here are some health benefits of papaya seeds.

Papaya seeds have carpaine that kills bacteria and worms in the intestines which helps reduce constipation and maintain a healthy digestive system.

Papaya seeds are a powerhouse of fibre. Therefore, they support digestion and regulate the metabolism of the body. The seeds prevent the body from storing extra fat which reduces weight.

Papaya seeds contain oleic acid and other healthy acids that aid in reducing bad cholesterol and maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.

It contains anti-inflammatory compounds like alkaloids, polyphenols, and flavonoids. Hence, they help to prevent inflammation in disorders like arthritis and gout.

Papaya seed extract helps to kill bacteria like Escherichia coli and others that cause food poisoning.



Papaya seeds can trigger menstruation and help make it regular. They also aid in calming down the pain and cramps during periods.


6 Health Benefits of Papaya Seeds

7 Drinks Which Keep Cholesterol Levels In Check

Green Tea, which is rich in antioxidants known as catechins, is known to keep LDL cholesterol levels low.

This herbal tea has compounds that help in lowering triglycerides and LDL cholesterol.

A soluble fibre called beta-glucans is present in oats which helps in reducing cholesterol levels.

Soy products have plant compounds called phytosterols which can interfere with dietary cholesterol's absorption.

The absorption of cholesterol in the intestines is blocked by fortified orange juice which contains stanols and plant sterols.


Consumption of beetroot juice helps decrease LDL cholesterol levels.

Almonds are known to contain high amounts of monounsaturated fats which are said to be heart-healthy fats.

FIDE Chess World Cup Winners & Runners-Up

Here is a list of FIDE Chess World Cup winners and runners-up from 2000 to 2023.

Winner: Magnus Carlsen
Runner-up: Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa

Winner: Jan-Krzysztof Duda
Runner-up: Sergey Karjakin

Winner: Teimour Radjabov
Runner-up: Ding Liren

Winner:  Levon Aronian
Runner-up: Ding Liren

Winner: Sergey Karjakin
Runner-up: Peter Svidler

Winner: Vladimir Kramnik
Runner-up: Dmitry Andreikin


Winner: Peter Svidler
Runner-up: Alexander Grischuk

Winner: Boris Gelfand
Runner-up: Ruslan Ponomariov

Winner: Gata Kamsky
Runner-up: Alexei Shirov

Winner: Levon Aronian
Runner-up: Ruslan Ponomariov



Winner: Viswanathan Anand
Runner-up: Evgeny Bareev

FIDE Chess World Cup winners & runners-up

Weekend Fun List: 7 Best TV Shows on Hulu 

This three-season show on Hulu focuses on friends living in a big city and dealing with relationships. It certainly isn’t unique, but the ensemble is terrific and makes it one of the most hilarious sitcoms. 


Starring Claire Danes, Damian Lewis and Mandy Patinkin, Homeland is a long-running thriller that explores the lives of people dealing with dangerous terrorists. 

An adaption of a Marvel property, in this show Dan Stevens acts as a man diagnosed with schizophrenia at a young age and discovers that he is a mutant. 

Starring Steve Martin, Martin Short and pop singer Selena Gomez, the series follows the lives of three strangers living in the same building who bond over their true love for crime podcasts. Things change when a real murder happens in the building leading the trio to investigate the matter. 

Cruel Summer is a thriller series, with each season taking place in a different setting and exploring the lives of teens and their insecurities, identity and social stigma. 

Released in 2022, this documentary explores how humanity can improve health and fitness. It includes extreme physiological challenges to explore body and push limits. 

The Old Man starring Jeff Bridges and John Lithgow shows the life of a Vietnamese veteran whose life shatters when he kills an intruder who breaks into his home, kickstarting a deadly and explosive game of cat-and-mouse. 

This weekend, watch these fun web series on Hulu. Take a look!

ISRO's Upcoming Missions: Aditya-L1 and Gaganyaan

The successful landing of India’s third lunar spacecraft, Chandrayaan-3 on August 23, is only the beginning of India’s ambitious space missions.

Repeating the words of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) head, S Somanath, said on Wednesday that the “golden era” of India’s space programme has only begun.

ISRO chief Somanath said that while the focus of the space agency over the last few months has been to ensure the success of Chandrayaan-3, ISRO is also working on some other big-ticket projects that are lined up for the coming months.

Aditya-L1 is India’s first dedicated scientific mission to study the sun. "After Chandrayaan-3, we will immediately be taking up the Aditya-L1 project, which is our sun mission...It has already been integrated and has been moved to Sriharikota," said the ISRO chief.

Gaganyaan project envisages a demonstration of human spaceflight capability by launching a crew of 3 members to an orbit of 400 km for a 3-day mission and bringing them back safely to earth by landing in Indian sea waters.

ISRO and JAXA are also working on a joint Lunar Polar Exploration mission called LUPEX. Under the LUPEX mission, a Japanese rocket would carry an Indian lander and a Japanese rover to the Moon.

Chamomile is a herb that has been consumed for centuries as a natural remedy for different health conditions. Chamomile tea is a popular beverage and it offers several health benefits.

According to studies, chamomile tea promotes good sleep. It has an antioxidant named apigenin that promotes sleepiness and reduces chronic inability to sleep.

According to several anecdotal claims, chamomile tea has a soothing effect on the stomach. It is used for treating several digestive ailments, including nausea.

The pancreas produces insulin, the hormone which is vital to control blood sugar levels. Chamomile tea has anti-inflammatory properties that prevent the cells of the pancreas from being damaged.

It is rich in flavones and antioxidants that have the potential to lower cholesterol levels and blood pressure. More research is needed to support the claim.

Chamomile contains apigenin, an antioxidant that has the properties to fight cancer cells of certain types, like in the digestive tract, skin, breast, uterus, and prostate.

5 Health Benefits of Chamomile Tea

In Pictures: All The Shows and Movies Impacted By The Hollywood Strike

Due to ongoing actors' and writers' strikes, a bunch of Hollywood projects have been impacted. And the most recent one to join the long list is the most-anticipated Dune 2.

Denis Villeneuve's highly anticipated Dune: Part Two has been pushed to 2024. Earlier, it was scheduled to be released on November 3 of this year.

The animated movie has been pushed from its April 12, 2023 release date to December of the same year.

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim

The third part of the Tom Hardy film has paused filming due to the ongoing strikes.

Ariana Grande's film was only a few days away from being done, but for now, the shooting has been paused until the strikes are over.

The production of Ridley Scott's Gladiator 2 is on the list of highly anticipated films that have encountered a setback due to the strikes.

The shooting of Tom Cruise's anticipated sequel has been halted due to the strikes and will not resume until the strikes are over.

Mission: Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part Two

The shooting of Michael Keaton's film was almost done when the Hollywood strikes started. For now, the filming has been stopped.

The sequel to the cult-classic Dirty Dancing has been delayed to summer 2025 from February 2024 due to the actors' and writers' strikes.

This August, Bounce released a report determining the best international airlines on the basis of several parameters, like flight cancellation, meals, in-flight entertainment, services and seat comfort.

In tenth place is Vietnam Airlines with an overall score of 5.16. The airline got 3 out of 5 for food, 2 for seat comfort and 3 for services.


Emirates was also ranked tenth with a score of 5.16 in the index. The airline till now has undertaken over 130K flights and got a score of 3 for meals, 4 for in-flight entertainment and 3 for services.

Next on the list is Azul Airlines with a score of 5.25. The Brazilian airline now has had over 300K flights and scored 3 each for meals, entertainment and services.

Air India ranks eighth with a score of 5.40. The Indian airline scored 3 for meals, 2 for entertainment, and 3 for services and seat comfort.

With an overall score of 5.99, Ethiopian Airlines is seventh on the list. The airline scored 3 for meals, 2 for entertainment, and 3 for seat comfort and services, respectively.

All Nippon Airways stands sixth with a score of 6.23. The airline scored 3 each for meals, entertainment and seat comfort.

Another Indian airline made it to the list with a score of 6.43. The airline scored 4 each for meals, seat comfort, services and entertainment.

With an overall score of 7.19, Korean Air is the fourth-highest-ranked airline. The airline has a score of 7.19 and scored 4 each for meals, entertainment, seat comfort and services.

Qatar Airways is third with an overall score of 7.50. It scored 4 each for meal, comfort, entertainment and services. 

With a 7.63 score, Singapore Airlines is the second-highest-ranked international airline. It scored 4 each for meal, entertainment, seat comfort and services.

10 Highest-Ranked International Airlines

5 Foods and Drinks That Help You Sleep Better at Night

Eating good food before bed affects your sleep. Here is a list of the best foods and drinks to eat before bed, according to Healthline. 

Almonds help to boost sleep quality as it is a source of the hormone melatonin. Melatonin hormone prepares the body for sleep.

Turkey is a good source of protein. Additionally, it is rich in the amino acid tryptophan which increases the production of melatonin and helps in better sleep. 

It is a popular herbal tea that offers several health benefits. Chamomile tea has unique properties that promote sleep quality. It is rich in antioxidant apigenin that promotes sleepiness and reduces insomnia. 

According to studies, kiwis also improve sleep quality. The fruit it also promotes digestive health and keeps cholesterol levels in check. 

Fatty fish has a combination of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D that are known to enhance sleep quality by increasing serotonin production.

10 Most Expensive Urban Areas in US to Live In 

The Council for Community and Economic Research released data determining the cost-of-living index in different urban areas in the US. Here is a list of 10 areas with the highest living cost:

Wildfires on Hawaii's Maui have killed more than 100 people.

10 Most Expensive Urban Areas in US to Live In

Bray Wyatt (The Wyatt Family) vs The Shield

WWE: Bray Wyatt’s Top 6 Rivalries 

Players with Most Goal Involvements in Premier League 


Here is a list of players with most goal involvements in a single Premier League season 


Year: 1994-95 

Goals: 34 

Assists: 13 

Year: 1993-94 

Goals: 34 

Assists: 13 

Year: 2017-18 

Goals: 32 

Assists: 10 

This yoga asana will help you strengthen your knees, legs, hips, ankles, arms and chest. It is also good for the groin, calves, hamstrings, and spine.


Year: 2009-10 
Goals: 29 
Assists: 10 

Year: 2004-05 
Goals: 25 
Assists: 14 

Year: 2002-03 
Goals: 24 
Assists: 20 

WWE Wrestlers Who Passed Away in 2023

Batters with Most Runs in First 100 ODI Innings

Runs - 4230, Avg. - 49.76, Best - 100s - 13

Do You Know What Happened To Other Putin Critics In Past?


The exact fate of Yevgeny Prigozhin is yet unknown. Here’s what happened to other Putin critics in past. 



The former KGB spy-turned-Putin critic was poisoned with polonium in London in 2006. He died. 

The opposition leader suffered Novichok nerve agent poisoning. He survived, but is languishing in jail. 

The Russian whistleblower was found dead outside his home in 2012.

The double agent was poisoned in UK in 2018.


The journalist, who was a Putin-critic. was shot dead in 2006.


Do You Know What Happened To Other Putin Critics In Past?

Batters Quickest to First 5 ODI Hundreds

Most Sixes For India in Asia Cup (ODIs)

Daily meditation is a great goal. But don’t jump right in at 30 minutes or longer every day. Start small by meditating for 10 minutes daily and increase your time gradually.

Try meditating at various times of the day to determine what works best for you. It might be the first thing in the morning, immediately before bed, during a hectic commute, or your lunch break at work. 

Consider creating a relaxing meditation location or even building a ritual around the process. Candles, soothing music, and images and keepsakes of loved ones can all support your meditation. 

There are several multiple apps and podcasts out there which can help you meditate in different situations.

Learning to practise acceptance and curiosity in meditation might help you more readily translate these sentiments into your daily life. 



It is critical to understand when meditation causes more damage than good. Although meditation helps many individuals ease mental health issues, not everyone finds it beneficial, even with frequent practice.

Starting meditation daily as a practice can be challenging. However, it gets easier once you start noticing its benefits.

6 Ways To Build Daily Meditation Habit

National Film Awards Winners 2023: Alia Bhatt, Allu Arjun, Kriti Sanon bags top honours 

The winners of the 69th National Film Awards have been announced. Check the winners.  

Alia Bhatt and Kriti shared the Best Actress award for the films Gangubai Kathiawadi and Mimi respectively. 

R Madhavan’s directorial debut Rocketry: The Nambi Effect won the award for Best Feature Film. 


Telugu star Allu Arjun won the Best Actor award for his role in Pushpa The Rising. This is the first National award for Allu Arjun. 

Vivek Agnihotri’s The Kashmir Files has bagged the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Film on National Integration. 


Pallavi Joshi has won a Best Supporting Actress Award for her performance in the film The Kashmir Files.   


Malayalam critically acclaimed film Nayattu won the Best Original Screenplay award. 



Nikhil Mahajan won best director for his Marathi film Godavari.

SS Rajamouli’s RRR has bagged several Technical awards. 

Untitled SummaryNational Film Awards Winners 2023: Alia Bhatt, Allu Arjun, Kriti Sanon bags top honours

Highest Totals for India in ODI World Cup 

Not many are aware but mushrooms have vitamin D when grown in sunlight. Mushrooms are a good source of Vitamin D-2 for vegetarians. 

Dairy products like yoghurt and milk are fortified with vitamin D. Yoghurt gives almost 52 IU (1.4 mcg) of vitamin per 100 gm. 

Melted dark chocolates enhance the taste of cakes, brownies and cookies and add depth to baked items. 


It’s a natural and vegetarian source of vitamin D. Cottage cheese is the best option among all to go for while cheddar, fontina and Monterey also have a good amount of Vitamin D. 

Eating cereals for breakfast is a good option for vitamin D. The vitamin D levels in fortified cereals are pretty high but also depend on brands as well. Generally, each serving contains 8 to 100 IU (0.2 to 2.5 mcg). 

Margarine, a substitute for butter is a blend of oils and unsaturated fat which is high in vitamin D. One can get almost 20 IU (o.5 mcg) of vitamin D in one tablespoon of margarine. 

6 Vitamin-D Sources for Vegetarians you must know

6 Vitamin-D Sources for Vegetarians 

Surrogacy and Breastfeeding: Key Significant Points 

Surrogacy and breastfeeding can hold significant emotional and health-related implications for both the surrogate and intended parents. 


 Here are some of the key points of significance: 

Breastfeeding is a unique bonding experience between a mother and her baby. 


Breast milk provides essential nutrients and antibodies that support a baby’s growth and immune system. 

Involving the surrogate mother in breastfeeding can contribute to a stronger emotional connection between her and the baby, potentially enhancing the sense of fulfilment for her. 

Breastfeeding can be a sensitive topic in surrogacy arrangements. It’s important for all parties involved to have open discussions. 

Both intended parents and surrogates should feel empowered to make choices that align with their values, comfort levels, and health considerations.

Amazing Fun Facts About Red Pandas You Must Know 

As per the Red Panda Network, in 1825, nearly 50 years before the giant panda was found, French zoologist Frederic Cuvier first discovered the red panda and described it as the most beautiful animal he had ever seen. 

Red pandas eat bamboo equalling 20 to 30% of their body weight and can eat up to 20,000 bamboo leaves a day. Though it’s not very nutritional but is convenient for them as there is no competition and is easily available. 

It’s just not us humans who have multiple names, even red pandas have many names: Firefox, red bear-cat, red cat-bear and even lesser panda

You won’t believe but red pandas sleep for almost two-thirds of the day. They have been identified as both nocturnal and crepuscular (active during twilight hours). 

The white-coloured part on the red panda’s face is almost ‘luminescent’ and a mother can guide her lost cubs in the dark.

Here are some amazing facts about red pandas you must know.

Chandrayaan-3 Tops The List Of 7 Most Viewed Livestreams On YouTube


The live stream of Chandrayaan-3's soft landing on the moon received more than 80 lakh peak concurrent viewers (PCVs), which made it the most-watched livestream in the world.

This Spanish YouTuber is famous for his gaming content, with special emphasis on Fortnite. He received more than 2.5 million peak viewers on January 11, 2021, who watched him reveal his own Fortnite skin as part of the Icon Series.

This South Korean K-pop band was able to receive more than 1.9 million peak viewers for one of their livestreams on June 26, 2020, just after the release of their single "How You Like That".

A virtual concert of this world-famous K-pop band, called "Bang Bang Con: The Live", attracted more than 1.7 million peak viewers on YouTube on June 14, 2020.

Famed American DJ Marshmello performed a live concert inside Fortnite which was livestreamed on YouTube on February 2, 2019, and received more than 1.6 million peak viewers.


A livestream by Indian YouTuber CarryMinati on May 9, 2020, to discuss the pulldown of his controversial and viral video titled "YouTube vs TikTok - The End", was watched by more than 1.5 million peak viewers.


Austrian skydiver and daredevil Felix Baumgartner performed a freefall jump from an altitude of 39 kilometres in a livestream on YouTube which received 1.3 million peak viewers.

Chandrayaan-3 Tops The List Of 7 Most Viewed Livestreams On YouTube

After Landing, What Next For Chandrayaan-3?

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Wednesday (August 23) successfully landed its Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon, becoming the first country in the world to ever reach the Lunar South Pole. 


After the dust settled, ISRO prompted its Pragyan rover to roll out of the lander, to begin exploration on the Lunar surface.


The rover will move around to identify the presence of water and ice on the Moon. The water could be a source of oxygen, fuel and water for future moon missions or a more permanent Moon colony.

Although Vikram (lander) and Pragyan (rover) are slated for a mission duration of 1 lunar day (equivalent to 14.75 Earth days), there exists the potential for their extended survival.


Revival of Chandrayaan-3 on the cards: Should the lander and rover endure this harsh lunar night phase, spanning 14.75 Earth days, there remains a chance of revival as the subsequent lunar day arrives, bringing with it the availability of solar power.


ISRO chief S Somanath announced that the Aditya-L1 mission to study the Sun will be most probably launched in the first week of September. Aditya-L1 would be the first space-based Indian observatory to study the Sun.

ISRO on August 23 successfully landed its Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon, becoming the first country in the world to ever reach the Lunar South Pole.

Bonda, a bite-sized potato dish with a 3.7-star rating, stands in tenth place on the list of worst-rated Indian street food. 

It is a traditional flatbread stuffed with cauliflower originating from North India. It has a rating of 3.6 stars. 

This snack dish originating from northern India, has a rating of 3.6 stars and stands at eighth place in the worst-rated street food list. 

These crispy Indian fritters consisting of a combination of soaked potatoes, and crushed peanuts are popular in Maharashtra. Similar to the previous two dishes, it also has a 3.6-star rating. 

Dahi vada is a popular Indian snack mostly eaten during festive occasions and stands at sixth place in the list of worst-rated Indian snacks with a 3.4-star rating. 

A traditional egg-based dish has a rating of 3.4 stars and is the fifth worst Indian street food. 

Mumbai’s famous sandwich made with green chutney, butter, garam masala, potato, tomato and cucumber with a 3.2-star rating is the fourth worst-rated Indian street food. 

This Gujarati dish, originating from Kutch, is the third worst-rated Indian street food with 3.2 stars. 

With a 2.9 rating, Sev is the second worst-rated Indian street food. It is a crispy, noodle-like snack made from gram flour with spices. 

Hailing from Maharashtra, Dahi Puri is a popular Indian snack. Taking the spot of worst-rated Indian snack, it has a rating of 2.8 stars.

10 Worst-Rated Indian Street Food 

Top 10 Movies to Reach $1 Billion Fastest at the Box Office

There are only 53 movies that have successfully earned $1 billion at the box office. Here's a list of the top ten movies that reached the figure.

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New OTT releases this week (September 14-20, 2026): Lust Stories 3, Waiting Hai, Irumudi- 5 new titles coming on Netflix, Prime Video and more

BRICS in pictures: Leaders, diplomacy and viral moments from Delhi summit

Why European Meteor missiles use ramjet engines compared to standard US solid rockets

Why Chinese PL-15 air-to-air missiles use dual-pulse motors compared to European interceptors

Why do air defence missiles explode near their target instead of hitting it?