Stars hit the red carpet at Los Angeles’s Peacock Theatre for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, showcasing a mix of bold fashion and standout beauty looks.

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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.

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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.

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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

Releases on June 4 on HBO and Max in US, June 5 on Sky Atlantic and Now TV in UK 

Releases on June 14 on Hulu in the US and Disney+ in the UK 

Premieres on June 15 on AMC+, releases on June 18 on AMC 

Premieres on June 15 on Netflix internationally 

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AI Imagines The Spiritual Side Of Hollywood Actresses


Ever imagined Hollywood actresses as Indian monks? If not, then you can’t miss this!


An Instagram page named Wild.trance has shared an AI-generated photo of renowned Hollywood actresses like Emma Watson, and Zendaya, among others. The pictures show them wearing saffron sarees, earrings, and bangles.


In the photo, Emilia Clarke, mother of dragon Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones, is dressed as an Indian monk. She’s also sporting a teeka.

In the picture, Scarlett, who is known for playing Black Widow in MCU films, is wearing orange monk clothes and is doing namaste!

This Indianised version of Zendaya will leave you spellbound!

Emma Watson is looking mesmerising in this saffron monastic outfit.

Beauty lies in simplicity, and this picture of Angelina Jolie is the best proof!

Like her glamorous side, Aniston’s spiritual side will surely take your breath away.

Wearing orange monk clothes, Lawrence is the epitome of elegance.

Salma Hayek, the Eternals actress, is looking breathtaking in a red saree with gold jewellery.

AI Imagines The Spiritual Side Of Hollywood Actresses


Did you know that RM learned English by watching the American hit sitcom Friends? 




BTS management agency Big Hit Entertainment’s CEO, Bang Si-hyuk, couldn’t recognise V for an entire year! 




The youngest member of the group is scared of microwave ovens and didn’t use one because he was scared that it would explode. 




Out of the seven members of BTS, only J-Hope is one who doesn’t have his ears pierced and has no interest in it. 




Before becoming a member of one of the famous K-pop boy bands, Suga was working as a delivery boy.
 


Jin loves his toys so much that he can beat up any BTS member who harms his favourite toy. 




In 2013, Suga revealed that he once stole Jungkook’s underwear, which the rapper thought he had lost. 



10 Fun Facts About BTS Members 


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India's Digital Rupee or eINR or the E-Rupee is a tokenised version of the country's currency, the Indian Rupee (INR). It was proposed in 2017 and the nation's central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), launched its pilot project in March 2023.


While the USA is yet to formally launch its e-currency, as per reports, the nation is well on its way to developing a bank-to-bank digital currency.


DCash was launched by the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank in March 2021, making it the first monetary union to utilise a CBDC.


China was one of the pioneers in the field of digital currency. The nation started exploring a potential digital currency in 2014 and launched its CBDC pilot in 2020. Its currency is called the digital yuan, or e-CNY.


The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) partnered with international collaborators to launch Ubin+ in November 2022 for cross-border foreign exchange (FX) settlements using wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC).


Jamaica's central bank, the Bank of Jamaica (BoJ), legalised its digital currency 'Jam-Dex' in 2022.

In October 2021, Nigeria launched its own central bank digital currency (CBDC) called the eNaira.

The island nation launched the world's first central bank digital currency called the Sand Dollar in 2020.

In August 2021, the Bank of Ghana partnered with Giesecke+Devrient (G+D), a German company to pilot Africa's first CBDC, 'the Digital Dirham'.


In today's technology-forward time, everything is digital, so why not currency? Let's take a look at some countries with their own digital currencies.

9 Countries That Have Digital Currencies

Top 10 America’s Richest Self-Made Women

Diane Hendricks is the CEO of ABC Supply, one of America's major wholesale distributors of roofing, siding and windows. In 1982, Hendricks co-founded the company with her late husband, Ken, in Beloit, Wisconsin. She has presided over it since his death in 2007.

2. Judy Love And Family ($10.2 Billion)



In 1964, Judy Love and her husband Tom (d. March 2023) established the truck stop and convenience store chain Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores. She and her four children now own the firm. Since 2014, her sons Greg and Frank have served as co-CEOs.



In 1979, Judy Faulkner established Epic Systems in a Wisconsin basement. Faulkner, a computer programmer, is the CEO of the $4.6 billion (2022 revenues) corporation in which she controls a 47 per cent stake.

Lynda Resnick and her husband Stewart are worth billions from cultivating fruits and nuts, almonds and oranges in California's Central Valley, to grapefruits in South Texas. They co-founded and continue to co-own the Wonderful Company, one of America's largest farming businesses. They are worth an estimated $10.6 billion as a couple.

Thai Lee is the CEO of SHI International, a $14 billion (sales) IT company with 15,000 customers, including Boeing and AT&T. Lee was born in Bangkok and raised in South Korea before moving to the United States for high school.  

JB Hunt Transport Services was formed in 1969 by Johnelle Hunt and her husband Johnnie (d. 2006). They sold their home eight years ago to generate funds to establish a rice hull packing firm.



Utah-based Gail Miller is the proprietor of the Larry H. Miller Group, which includes holdings in real estate, healthcare, banking, and entertainment. She and her late husband Larry (d. 2009) grew a single Toyota dealership into the eighth-largest car dealer group in the United States before selling it to Asbury Automotive for $3.2 billion in 2021.

Marian Ilitch and her late husband, Mike, launched Little Caesars Pizza in 1959. Mrs I, as she is called, controls the pizza chain, which has annual systemwide sales of more than $4.5 billion.



Elizabeth Uihlein is the president of Uline, which supposedly is North America's largest distributor of shipping, packaging, and industrial supplies. Uline, headquartered in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, generates an estimated $6.1 billion by selling over 40,000 goods to businesses across the US through its 800+ page catalogue.

Peggy Cherng is the co-founder and CEO of Panda Express, a $5.4 billion (estimated revenue) Chinese fast-food business with over 2,300 stores. She quit her engineering position in 1982 to assist her husband, Andrew Cherng, in opening Panda Express' first store in Los Angeles' second-biggest mall.

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With a net worth of $195 million, the former politician and novelist stands tenth on the list of the richest authors in the world.

Well-known American novelist with a net worth of $220 million, Grisham is the ninth-richest author on the list.

You feel content and fulfilled with where you are in life, recognising that success is not just about external achievements but also about inner satisfaction and happiness.

One of the best-selling English novelists, Bradford has sold over 80 million copies in 90 countries. She was awarded an OBE by Queen Elizabeth II for her contributions to literature. She has an estimated net worth of $300 million.

An American novelist, Steele is Forbes World's best-selling living author and has sold over 800 million copies. She has a net worth of $310 million.

The "Playing the Odds" novelist is the fifth-richest author with a net worth of $390 million.

Stephen King, or King of Horror, best known for his book "The Shining," with a net worth of $400 million, is the fourth-richest author in the world.

An American author with a net worth of $560 million, Patterson is the third-richest author on the list.

British author Joanne Kathleen Rowling, best known for the Harry Potter franchise, is the second-richest author with a net worth of $1 billion.

With a net worth of $1.3 billion, Badinter is known for her philosophical treatises on feminism and women's role in society. In 2010, she was named "France's most influential intellectual."

Here are the 10 richest authors in the worth. Wanna their net worth? Click here then!

Top 10 Richest Authors in the World

WTC Final: Highest Individual Scores in India-Australia Tests

India's LGBTQ+ Discourse Over The Decades

Bombay Dost, India's first magazine for queer men is founded.

Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, which deemed gay sex a penable offence, faces its first legal challenge.

Theatres showing Deepa Mehta's 'Fire', based on a lesbian relationship, are vandalised across India.

Soul Kitchen disco in Delhi hosted India's first reported 'gay night'.

Naz Foundation seeks the legalisation of homosexual intercourse between consenting adults.


Naz Foundation challenges Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code in the Delhi High Court.

Ghee (clarified butter) is considered a medicinal food in Ayurveda and is often combined with rice. This combination is easy to digest and provides nourishment to the body without taxing the digestive system.

Delhi High Court decriminalises gay sex and deems Section 377 of IPC a violation of fundamental rights granted by India's constitution.


India's Supreme Court upholds Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) to recriminalise gay sex.

India's Supreme Court invalidates Section 377, making homosexuality legal in India. "I am what I am, take me as I am," the then-Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra said while stating the court's judgement.


India's Supreme Court hears a batch of petitions seeking to legalise same-sex marriages in India. The fight for LGBTQ+ dignity continues in India.

While homosexual acts are no more a criminal act, Indians are still pursuing marriage equality in the top court.

International Sex Worker's Day 2023: 6 Bollywood Movies Based on Sex Workers

Starring Kareen Kapoor Khan, the movie was released in 2004 and explores the story of a street-smart prostitute and her friendship with a widower.

Released in 2017, the movie features Vidya Balan (Begum Jaan) who runs a brothel housing girls who raised themselves after being abandoned by their families.

Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Rani Mukherjee star in this psychological horror film bringing out the lives of sex workers in Mumbai.

The movie is about a little girl named Lakshmi who is kidnapped and made a prostitute, highlighting the sensitive subjects of human trafficking and child prostitution.

Starring Tabu and directed by Madhur Bhandarkar, the film explores the life of Chandni, who is forced to be a bar dancer after her parents die.

One of Bollywood's recent blockbuster hits, the movie directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and starring Alia Bhatt explores the life of a young girl named Ganga who is forced into prostitution and the underworld.  

On June 02, the world observes International sex worker's day Here are some Bollywood movies depicting lives of a sex worker.

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US agent Luke Hobbs and British Mercenary Deckard Shaw put their rivalry aside and work together to stop a genetically enhanced supervillain.

Dom comes across a mysterious woman, Cipher, who entraps him in the world of terrorism. The group reunites to stop Cipher and save Dom.

The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006)

To avoid a jail sentence in America, a teenager moves to Japan with his father and becomes a major competitor in drift racing. Although the movie is an outlier in the franchise, it introduced Han, one of the best characters in the F&F.

Dominic Toretto, an ex-convict, and Brian O'Connor, an FBI agent, wish to take down Arturo Braga, a heroin importer who killed Dom's close friend. The two men put their differences aside to catch him.

Brian partners with Roman Pierce, his friend and a criminal, to bring a drug lord to justice and erase their criminal record. A few characters return from the first instalment, which means the evident absence of Vin Diesel.

Fast X is the first part of the epic two-part conclusion to the F&F franchise. After several missions, Dom and his family face their most lethal opponent.

Hobbs seeks the help of Dom and his team to catch a team of mercenary drivers who are impossible to find. They agree to help him in exchange for full pardons for their past crimes.

Dom lives a quiet life with Letty and his son. But he has to call back his crew to stop the world's most skilled assassin and high-performance driver, Dom's forsaken brother.

Paul Walker's mid-production death devasted fans emotionally. Furious 7, one of the best F&F films, was about Dom and his family's fight against Shaw's brother.

The original movie, directed by Rob Cohen, is an inescapable artefact of the time of its creation. Brian goes undercover and befriends Dom and his crew to investigate some high-speed robberies in LA.

Fast Five is the best Fast and the Furious movie. Dom and Brian bring a team together one more time, while Hobbs tries to chase them.

Fast & Furious is a multi-billion-dollar franchise that has entertained the world for twenty years. Here are all the Fast & Furious movies ranked.

Facebook and Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg is the tenth-richest person in the world with a wealth of $99.2 billion.

Sergey Mikhailovich Brin, one of the founders of Google, stands in ninth place with a wealth of $106 billion.

One of the founders of tech giant Google, Larry Page, stands in eighth place with a wealth of $112 billion.

With a wealth of $113 billion, Buffett is the seventh-richest person in the world.

Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, with a wealth of $115 billion, is the sixth-richest person in the world.

The co-founder of Oracle Corporation is the fifth-richest person in the world, with a wealth of $118 billion.


The mastermind behind Microsoft, Bill Gates is the fourth-richest person with a wealth of $126 billion.

Amazon's Jeff Bezos is the third-richest person in the world, with a wealth of $146 billion.

The French business tycoon Arnault is now the second-richest person in the world, with a net worth of $187 billion.

Taking the prize as the richest person in the world again is Elon Musk with a net worth of $195 billion.

10 Richest Persons In The World

All Spider-Man Movies in Chronological Order

Spider-Man (2002), Spider-Man 2 (2004) & Spider-Man 3 (2007)


The best way to start the Spider-Man movie series is to begin with Toby Maguire's three Spider-Man movies. He fights with the Green Goblin, Doctor Octopus, Sandman, and Venom.

The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) & The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014)

Andrew Garfield's Spider-Man and Emma Stone as his love interest, Gwen Stacy, are a delight to watch. He fights Electro, Rhino, and a new Green Goblin.

After Captain America: Civil War, Tom Holland shines in Spider-Man: Homecoming. It skips the origin story and showcases Peter Parker's troubles, like balancing heroism and high school, and fighting villains like Vulture, played by Michael Keaton.

In this animated version, Miles Morales teams up with other variants of Spider-Man in New York and saves the universe from the dreaded Kingpin. It tackles the idea of the multiverse in the MCU.

After Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame, Tom Holland's Spider-Man bagged the limelight. He travels on a class field trip to Europe and encounters the villain Mysterio.

Spider-Man visits Dr Strange and asks the Sorcerer Supreme to change the events to help protect his secret identity. It's no secret that Toby Maguire and Andrew Garfield return as Spider-Man.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)

The movie sends Miles Morales to five alternate universes where he crosses paths with several heroes. The film, released in theatres on June 2, 2023, is the latest addition to the Spider-Man movies.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) is the latest addition to the legendary movies that started with Toby Maguire's Spider-Man in 2002.

Two women, Pat Henschel and a pro baseball player Terry Donahue, fall in love in 1947. Together they begin a 65-year journey of love and overcoming prejudice.

An introverted Chinese-American student helps a school jock impress a girl she desires secretly. They both connect and learn about the nature of love.

The 2019 Netflix documentary is about a couple who take over a Los Angeles adult book store in 1976 and make it the biggest distributor of gay porn in the United States.

The documentary captures the depiction of transgender people in Hollywood. It showcases the impact of Hollywood's portrayal of transgender people in the community and America.

Many people in the transgender community believe that Marsha P Johnson, a transgender legend, was murdered. Filmmakers re-analyse the 1992 death of Marsha P Johnson which was ruled a suicide.

Two shepherds, Ennis and Jack, develop a sexual and emotional relationship. However, their relationship becomes complicated when both get married to their girlfriends.

A crooked legal guardian drains the savings of her elderly wards. However, she meets her match when a woman she tries to mess with turns out to be more powerful than she first appears and has connections with powerful gangsters.

A struggling comedy writer, freshly broken up, moves to Sacramento with his conservative father and younger sisters to help his sick mother. However, as his mother's condition worsens, he tries to convince everyone that he's okay.

Directed by Rob Savage, the movie is about Sadie Harper and her little sister still reeling from their mother's death. When they bring a terrifying entity to help their father's patient, it preys on the family and feeds on their suffering.

The representation of the queer community on screen has improved over the years. Here are some of the best LGBTQ+ movies to stream on Netflix.

9 Must-Watch LGBTQ+ Movies on Netflix

According to the data published by the World Population Review, 1 in every 15 adults in any given year, and 1 in 6 people will experience depression at some point in their lives. Here are 10 countries, as per WHO estimates, with the highest depression rates. Take a look:

The European country stands in tenth place with a depression rate of 5.6%.

Officially known as the Republic of Finland, the Nordic country in Northern Europe stands in ninth place with a depression rate of 5.6%.

With a depression rate of 5.6%, Belarus stands in eighth place on the list.

Portugal stands in seventh place, with a depression rate of 5.7%.

In the sixth position stands Greece, with a 5.7% depression rate.

Making its way into the top 5 countries, Brazil, with a 5.8% depression rate, is in fifth position.

With a 5.9% depression rate, Australia stands in fourth place.

Estonia stands in third place with a 5.9% depression rate.

One of the most powerful countries, the US also has a 5.9% depression rate.

At the top is Ukraine, with a 6.3% depression rate.

Here are 10 countries, as per WHO estimates, with the highest depression rates. Take a look:

10 Most-Depressed Countries in The World

Kajol and Kriti Sanon are coming together for another exciting movie titled Do Patti.

Teams with Most FA Cup Title Wins

184* by Chris Lynn & Gautam Gambhir (KKR) vs Gujarat Lions

Michael Schumacher: 155

Years Active: 1991-2012


Sebastian Vettel: 122      




Years Active: 2007-2022


Alain Prost: 106     
    
   
Years Active: 1980-1993


Kimi Räikkönen: 103     
    
Years Active: 2001-2021

Fernando Alonso: 102     

Years Active: 2001-present


Max Verstappen: 82   
  
  
Years Active: 2015-present


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Telangana Formation Day: 7 Facts About India's Youngest State

Telangana means Trilinga Desam (the land of three). It earned the name due to the three ancient Shiva Temples at Kaleshwaram, Srisailam, and Draksharamam in Telangana.

Telangana was ruled by prominent dynasties, from the Mauryans to the Golconda Sultanate. During British rule, it was under the Nizams who ruled the region for almost two centuries until independence.

Hyderabad, the capital of Telangana, is one of the fastest-growing IT hubs in India, competing with Bengaluru. It has the second-largest IT imports in the country.

Telangana contributed $175 billion towards India's GDP in the financial year 2022-23, making it the ninth-largest state in terms of GDP.

Telangana is the 11th-largest state in India in terms of area. It has 33 districts, 129 municipalities, 12,769 panchayats, and a population of 37 million.

Vijaydashmi is a major festival in Telangana. It also has iconic regional festivals, like Bathukamma and Bonalu.

Palapitta (Indian Roller or Blue Jay) is the state bird of Telangana. Jinka, Jammi Chettu, and Tangedu are the state animal, tree, and flower, respectively.

Telangana, India's 29th state, separated from Andhra Pradesh in 2014. Here are some amazing facts about the youngest state in the nation.

2023 NBA Finals: Denver Nuggets Beat Miami Heat

Game 1 of the NBA Finals started with Nuggets taking the early and they never did let it go once they had it.

Denver eventually won Game 1 of the NBA Finals 104-93 despite Miami Heat charging in the final quarter.

6 Lesser-Known South Indian Snacks Every North Indian Must Try

Parippu Vada, fritters made with pulses, is an excellent accompaniment to your evening tea. It's simple to prepare and popular with kids.

Pazham Pori, a popular Malayali food, is prepared from ripe bananas which are sliced, dipped in all-purpose flour, and then deep fried.

Ada or Ela Ada is a steamed dessert made up of coconut and jaggery placed within rice paste wrapped in banana leaves.

Achappam, commonly known as Rose Cookies, is made from rice flour, coconut milk, sugar, and eggs.



Mysore bonda, also known as ulundu bonda, is cooked with urad dal, spices, and fresh coconut chunks.

Aval or rice flakes vilayichathu is a simple tea-time snack. It is made from rice flakes mixed with jaggery and coconut.


Punugulu, one of Hyderabad's most famous street snacks, takes the basic dosa and elevates it with chopped onions, coriander, and yoghurt blended into the batter before being deep fried to a crisp golden brown.

6 Nations That Allow Minors to Consume Alcohol


 The country of 15 million people allows teenagers above 16 to purchase and consume alcohol, provided they have written consent from their parents or guardians stating that they know their child is consuming alcohol.

 The country allows its citizens to freely purchase and consume alcohol once they turn 16. Selling alcohol to children below 16 is a punishable offence in the country; however, it is not enforced strictly.

 The legal alcohol purchase age here is 16. Home to just over 30,000 people, the island restricts selling alcohol to anyone below 16 years old. However, the rules are hardly enforced.

 The European country of more than 600,000 people has set its legal drinking age at 16, making it a premium location for booze-loving teens. The Hunnegdrpp, which is made of honey, and the Nssdrp from Viandn, which is made of nuts, are the most popular alcoholic beverages that the country offers.

 Underage consumption of alcohol is prohibited in Belgium until the age of 16. Spirits have a slightly higher age requirement of 18; however, some fall through the cracks and can still be purchased by 16-year-olds, such as port, sherry and martinis.

Burkinabes as young as 13 can legally purchase alcohol in bars and eateries. Additionally, Burkina Faso does not control the number of outlets or their hours of operation. The nation's laws governing the marketing of alcohol are deficient by WHO criteria.

Here is the list of nations that allow minors, those less than 18 years old, to consume and purchase alcohol in the world.

Top 10 Cryptocurrencies For Investment In June 2023

1. Bitcoin (BTC) Market cap: Over $550 billion

It was introduced in 2009 by an anonymous person using the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto.


2. Ethereum (ETH) Market cap: Over $220 billion

Ethereum, both a cryptocurrency and a blockchain platform, is highly favoured by programmers.

3. Tether (USDT) Market cap: Over $80 billion

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