On This Day in History June 1: From Genghis Khan and Scotch whisky to Marilyn Monroe, Superman's debut, The Beatles and other major eventsJune 1 marks significant historical moments. From Genghis Khan's capture of Peking in 1215 to the birth of Marilyn Monroe and the launch of...
31 May, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
Jason Kothari's entertainment startup Mythik raises $5 million, at valuation of over $50 millionMythik, a media tech firm by ex-Freecharge CEO Jason Kothari, secured $5 million in fresh funding, extending its previous $15 million raise...
21 May, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
US-born teen Buddhist lama balances monastic life and pop culture in Himalayan foothillsA young American teen, Jalue Dorje, embraces his destiny as a reincarnated lama. He navigates a dual life, blending his love for video game...
15 May, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
Quote of the day by Socrates: 'By all means, marry. If you get a good wife, you’ll become happy; if you get a bad one, you’ll become a philosopher.' - ancient quote on marriage that still feels shockingly modernQuote of the day by Socrates' famous marriage quote, "By all means marry. If you get a good wife, you’ll become happy; if you get a bad one...
09 May, 2026, 08.39 AM IST
'Aesthetic catastrophe': Why Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey', his costliest movie ever, is being trolledChristopher Nolan's new film, The Odyssey, is generating buzz and controversy online. Critics are questioning the casting choices and histo...
07 May, 2026, 10.46 PM IST
The story of the cooks of Chernobyl, 40 years laterForty years ago, a nuclear disaster struck Chernobyl. Women from Rivne Nuclear Power Plant were sent to cook for clean-up crews. They faced...
03 May, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
Clayface trailer drops — and it’s nothing like a superhero movie: DC’s horror gamble will leave you shakenWith its unsettling visuals and bold direction, the Clayface trailer makes one thing clear: this isn’t just another superhero movie, it’s a...
23 Apr, 2026, 09.04 PM IST
Popeyes x One Piece collab launches anime-inspired menu and exclusive collectibles — Where is it available?Popeyes one piece: Popeyes is introducing its first anime collaboration with One Piece, launching a limited-time menu and collectibles acro...
13 Apr, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
Sam Kieth dies at 63: Comic book maverick behind ‘The Maxx’ and ‘The Sandman’Comic book industry mourns Sam Kieth, the visionary creator of The Maxx and an early artist on The Sandman, who passed away at 63. Kieth wa...
22 Mar, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
Rare copy of comic book that introduced the world to Superman fetches $15 millionThe copy of Action Comics No. 1 was originally sold for 10 cents. In 1996, actor Nicolas Cage purchased it from Metropolis Collectibles and...
10 Jan, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
Superman’s first comic, once owned by Nicolas Cage, sets $15 million recordA rare copy of "Action Comics No. 1," the comic that introduced Superman, has sold for a record $15 million in a private deal. This sale si...
10 Jan, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
Reading comic booksComic books offer a unique reading experience that combines visual and textual elements, akin to movies. They explore complex themes like m...
12 Sep, 2024, 11.29 PM IST
Tintin drawing becomes the most-expensive comic book art, sells at $3.1 mnThe 1936 work in Chinese ink, gouache and watercolour was destined as 'The Blue Lotus' cover.
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Marvel superheroine Kamala Khan's origin story dates back to India's partitionKamala is a fictional superheroine appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics.
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Five comics to watch out for in 2015 by Jatin Varma, founder, Comic Con IndiaJatin Varma, founder, Comic Con India, shares the list of comics that surprised him in 2014 and the ones he is looking out for in 2015.
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Rare copy of 1st Superman comic book fetches $3.2 millionA rare copy of Action Comics #1 that introduced Earth to Superman has become the world's most expensive comic book, selling for a whopping ...
26 Aug, 2014, 06.13 PM IST
Graphic redemption for comic booksComic books have become something of a cult hobby in the west — akin, perhaps to what stamp-collecting was for preceding generations.
11 Nov, 2013, 04.00 AM IST