Author: DB Bureau

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, building Democratic backing for her sudden presidential run, rallied supporters on Monday with a debut campaign speech vowing to go after Republican nominee Donald Trump like the courtroom prosecutor she once was. “I took on perpetrators of all kinds. Predators who abused women, fraudsters who ripped off consumers, cheaters who broke the rules for their own gain,” Harris told campaign workers 28 hours after President Joe Biden, 81, abandoned the 2024 White House race and endorsed her. “So hear me when I say I know Donald Trump’s type. In this campaign, I will proudly, I…

Sharks off the coast of Brazil have cocaine in them and scientists believe the drug may be altering their behaviour. In a study conducted on 13 Brazilian sharpnose sharks from waters near Rio de Janeiro, marine biologists found high levels of cocaine in their muscles and livers. While it is not known how the sharks have been feeding on the drug, some theories exist. Scientists believe that the cocaine likely came from the drainage of illegal labs that produce drugs or from the excrement of drug users through untreated sewage. It could also be that the sharks fed on bundles…

A Hindu temple in Canada’s Edmonton was defaced with anti-India graffiti on Monday. The BAPS Swaminarayan Temple was targeted early this morning, the Hindu American Foundation said, adding that the slurs used in the grafitti attacked Indian-origin Canadian MP Chandra Arya. The organisation shared a photo of the defacement in a post on X. “The @chcconline is confirming that the @BAPS temple in Edmonton, Canada became the latest Hindu temple targeted for an attack early this morning. The temple was defaced with slurs threatening @AryaCanada, one of a few Hindu Members of the Canadian House of Commons. We are outraged…

After successfully guiding the Indian team to T20 World Cup 2024 triumph as head coach, Rahul Dravid is reportedly gearing up for a new adventure in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Since his tenure as the head coach of the Indian team came to an end, Dravid has been linked with multiple franchises in the T20 league. Earlier, reports suggested that the batting great could decide to join Kolkata Knight Riders, especially as the franchise saw their mentor Gautam Gambhir leave the team to fill the void left by Dravid in the Indian team as head coach. But, it has…

In the world of cinema, actors often go to extraordinary lengths to bring their characters to life, sometimes undergoing remarkable physical transformations that leave audiences in awe. Here, we spotlight nine Bollywood actors who undertook unrecognizable transformations for their roles, proving their dedication and versatility.  Amitabh Bachchan – Paa Amitabh Bachchan truly merits all the praise and awards for his portrayal of Auro in Paa. With a distinct voice, appearance, and body language, Auro is a character that will undeniably stand out in Big B’s filmography for its delightful uniqueness and charming childishness. The prosthetic makeup is remarkably authentic, completely…

Braving the Mumbai rain, a large number of Bollywood celebrities attended the last rites of T-Series co-owner Krishan Kumar’s daughter Tishaa Kumar on Monday evening. Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Fardeen Khan, Jackie Shroff, Kartik Aaryan, Farhan Akhtar and producer Ritesh Sidhwani, Farah Khan, Sajid Khan, producer Anil Thadani, Jaaved Jaaferi, Riteish Deshmukh arrived to pay their last respects. Sanjay Kapoor, Maheep Kapoor, Bhavana Pandey were also pictured arriving to attend the last rites. Family members like Divya Khosla, Tulsi Kumar and a devastated Krishan Kumar were spotted at the venue. For the unversed, Tishaa Kumar died after a prolonged battle…

Kannada actor-director Tharun Sudhir is all set to marry actress Sonal Monteiro on August 11. Tharun confirmed the news by posting a video on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday. The clip captures the couple in a cinematic setting—an empty film theatre—where they are seen sharing a romantic moment in matching black outfits. They also change into stunning golden ethnic attire for another segment in the video. In his caption, Tharun wrote, “Tharun here, directing my greatest love story yet, with my leading lady, Sonal.” He also added a Kannada text that roughly translates to, “May your blessings be upon the auspicious beginning…

Priyanka Chopra perfectly balances between her work and personal lives. The Citadel actor, who is currently shooting in Australia, took some time off to enjoy “whale watching” with her daughter Malti Marie and mother Madhu Chopra in Queensland. Priyanka is seen wearing a violet ensemble in the pictures. She adds a dash of style with her pair of shades and a cap. Priyanka shared pictures with Madhu Chopra and her daughter. She also shared glimpses of a delicious spread and Malti Marie’s toys. Priyanka shared a sun-kissed picture of herself, seated on a yacht. Sharing the pictures, Priyanka wrote in…

Not even the heavy Mumbai rain could stop the audience from visiting their nearby theatres to watch Vicky Kaushal nailing Tauba Tauba in Bad Newz. Oh, and, the actor made sure to thank his fans for their unconditional love and support in the most special way. On Saturday, Vicky paid a surprise visit to a movie theatre in Mumbai. In a video shared on Instagram, we can hear fans cheering “Vicky…Vicky”. The actor also poses for fun selfies with his beloved fans inside the theatre. Vicky has also expressed his gratitude to the people who braved the weather to watch Bad Newz.  In a heartwarming…

The failed assassination bid on former US President Donald Trump is the “most serious” security lapse since the then President Ronald Regan was shot in 1981, the head of the US Secret Service conceded to lawmakers on Monday. US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle conceded this during her testimony before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee about the attempted assassination of Trump, wherein she was grilled by lawmakers, including two Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and Ro Khanna. Mr Khanna asked Cheatle to resign as the Director of the US Secret Service. “If you have an assassination attempt on a…