In this episode of OPEN COLLAR, Major Gaurav Arya (Retd) discusses India’s ₹3.25 lakh crore plan to acquire 114 Rafale fighter jets, with Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor (Retd). The conversation explores why India is choosing 4.5 generation Rafales over 5th generation stealth fighters, the impact of delayed procurement, and the growing concern over IAF squadron … Read more
Traveling through tunnels is usually just a normal part of a trip, but the Laerdal Tunnel in Norway is something special. The tunnel is 15.2 miles long and goes under a mountain range that looks like it came straight out of a movie. Drivers can go through the tunnel for up to 20 minutes without … Read more
In an exciting development for action cinema, renowned producers Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar join forces with acclaimed director A.R. Murugadoss to create a riveting action thriller featuring the legendary Sunny Deol alongside the talented Jyotika. Set to commence filming in February 2026, this project promises viewers a thrilling pan-Indian experience. A significant new chapter … Read more
Megastar Chiranjeevi gifted director Anil Ravipudi a luxury Range Rover, hailing him as the ‘future of Telugu cinema’ following the success of ‘Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu’. The film, a family entertainer, has garnered significant critical and commercial acclaim, exceeding its budget at the box office. Chiranjeevi praised Ravipudi’s confidence and ability to handle big … Read more
A Daily Gamble With Zero Civic Sense NEW DELHI: Across major metropolitan cities, urban streets have become theatres of risk. Drivers swerving dangerously, bikers speeding and citizens flaunting basic rules of the road. The consequences are visible: accidents, near-misses and growing frustration among those who share the roads.While traffic rules exist on paper, enforcement often … Read more
Every passenger landing in India from overseas, after completing immigration and collecting their baggage, has to pass through Customs, where goods beyond the permitted duty-free allowance must be declared through the Red Channel, else the passenger can simply pass through the Green Channel. India’s duty-free baggage allowance was last updated in 2016, prescribing allowance limits … Read more
Reality show The 50 is all set to entertain the audience with its new and unique concept. Ridhima Pandit and Arushi Chawla are two of the newly confirmed contestants of the reality show. The two took to their Instagram handles and shared the good news about their participation with fans on social media.Both Ridhima and … Read more
Ayesha Curry reacts to fatal Minneapolis incident (Image via Getty) Stephen Curry’s wife, Ayesha Curry, reacted to the fatal Minneapolis incident. It involved a 37-year-old resident, Alex Pretti, who was shot dead by federal agents. The incident shook everyone and generated reactions from individuals across different areas and professions. Ayesha also took a stand on … Read more
Eric Dane, the charming heartthrob from ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and ‘Euphoria’, had to make a tough call last weekend. Hours before the ALS Network’s Champions for Cures and Care Gala on January 24 in Pasadena, the 53-year-old actor pulled out, citing the “physical realities” of his ALS battle. What is ALS? ALS, or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, … Read more
NEW DELHI: The national capital has been placed on high alert on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day, with intensified security checks underway across the Delhi-NCR region. Police personnel conducted thorough vehicle inspections at Gurugram, Chilla, Tikri, Singhu, Kapashera, Badarpur, and Dhaula Kuan borders amid heightened arrangements for the celebrations, according to news agency … Read more