‘Next Sachin’? Shashi Tharoor Urges Gambhir to Pick 14-Year-Old Vaibhav Suryavanshi

The Indian cricketing world is buzzing after 14-year-old sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi demolished world records in the Vijay Hazare Trophy on December 24, 2025. His historic performance prompted Congress MP Shashi Tharoor to send a direct message to Head Coach Gautam Gambhir and Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar, invoking the name of the greatest of them all:…

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CDC Alert: US Flu Crisis Hits 5 Million Milestone as Mutant ‘Subclade K’ Variant evades Vaccines

The United States has reached a critical tipping point in the 2025–26 respiratory season. As of December 22, 2025, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that seasonal influenza cases have officially crossed the 4.6 million mark, rapidly approaching 5 million. The surge is being powered by a dominant and highly aggressive H3N2…

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The ‘Prince’ Is Out: Why Shubman Gill’s World Cup Sacking Is the Death of Indian Cricket’s Star Culture

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the global cricketing fraternity, Shubman Gill—the man touted as the “heir apparent” to the Indian throne—has been axed from India’s squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup. Announced on December 20, 2025, the decision is being hailed as the most definitive proof yet of Head Coach Gautam…

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Dhurandhar: The Blueprint of ‘State-Embedded’ Cinema in the New India Era

While 2025 has seen several blockbusters, Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’ is not just a film—it is a case study in government-embedded filmmaking. Unlike the “loud” nationalism of the past, Dhurandhar uses a sophisticated, gritty aesthetic to align cinematic fiction with real-world state doctrine, effectively “laundering” political narratives through high-octane entertainment. The ‘Ghar Mein Ghus Kar’ Doctrine…

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Japan’s Banking Giant MUFG Seals Landmark $4.45 Billion Deal with Shriram Finance: A New Era for Indian NBFCs

In a historic move that has sent ripples through the global financial markets, Japan’s Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) has officially approved a strategic $4.45 billion (₹39,618 crore) investment in Shriram Finance. Announced on December 19, 2025, this transaction stands as the largest-ever Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India’s financial services sector. The Deal Breakdown:…

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Indian Pharma Exports Jump 9.4% to Hit Record $30.47 Billion in 2024–25

India has further solidified its status as the “Pharmacy of the World” as pharmaceutical exports soared to a record-breaking $30.47 billion in the 2024–25 fiscal year. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal confirmed a robust 9.4% growth, driven by high demand for affordable generic medicines and a shift toward high-value innovation. Global Reach and Market Share India…

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Tamil Nadu’s Special Literacy Push: 1,400+ Prison Inmates to Take Basic Exam in January

In a landmark move toward social reform and rehabilitation, the Tamil Nadu government is set to conduct a basic literacy examination for over 1,400 prison inmates in January 2026. This initiative, part of a broader state-wide push for adult education, aims to empower incarcerated individuals with foundational reading, writing, and numeracy skills. A New Lease…

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IPL Auction 2026, Cameron Green, KKR, Most Expensive Overseas Player, Matheesha Pathirana, Ravi Bishnoi, Rajasthan Royals, IPL Live Updates, KKR Auction Strategy

The IPL Auction 2026 commenced with a bang, setting new financial benchmarks and strategic precedents that promise a fiercely contested season. The biggest headlines of the day centered on the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), who executed a spectacular, high-spending strategy to secure two of the most sought-after players, including the Australian all-rounder Cameron Green. This…

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