How a low-budget fever dream sparked a Chinese box office revoltThe indie animated film 'Niu Lai' has captured the hearts of audiences across China, achieving unforeseen box-office success. About an ende...
20 Aug, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
China replaces traffic police with robocops: Wheeled robot warns helmetless riders and monitors trafficA Chinese technology company is testing robot traffic officers in Hangzhou to automate repetitive road-monitoring duties. Reuters reported ...
20 Aug, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
Get bullish about 'it's so bad that it's good'A Chinese animated film, 'Niu Lai', has become a viral sensation due to its poor quality. Audiences are flocking to see the movie for its p...
20 Aug, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
KKR to invest about Rs 400 crore in Reliance-backed BookMyShow at Rs 6,000 crore valuationKKR is investing Rs 380-400 crore in Reliance-backed BookMyShow at a valuation of around Rs 6,000 crore, after more than two years of negot...
19 Aug, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
In 2002, a Maryland angler caught a huge fish he had never seen before. The discovery sparked panic, inspired horror movies and the species became one of America's most notorious invasive fishA strange fish caught in a Maryland pond in 2002 soon became the center of a nationwide invasive species scare. The discovery of the northe...
18 Aug, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
Cannes to Venice, India’s forgotten films are getting a second act at the world’s biggest festivalsThis year, arguably for the first time, restored Indian classics have made it to the top four international film festivals -- from Cannes t...
16 Aug, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
Niu Lai aka The Ox Comes: Made for $47 by two people over 5 years, this Chinese animated movie is so bad that people started buying tickets just to watch it. It has now earned close to $1 millionThe animated film 'The Ox Comes' from China has taken the internet by storm, captivating audiences with its uniquely crude computer-generat...
16 Aug, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
'Hoping to make most of it and win medal': PV Sindhu ahead of BWF World Championship on home soilPV Sindhu anticipates competing at the 2026 BWF World Championships in India. She aims to leverage home support for a medal performance at ...
16 Aug, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
Worlds Apart: Indian badminton's medal hopes rise against global competitionIndia hosts the BWF World Championships with a strong medal-winning legacy. Chinese dominance has waned, creating an open field for many co...
16 Aug, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
The Mandalorian and Grogu OTT release date revealed: When and where to watch the Star Wars movie starring Pedro PascalExciting news for Star Wars fans! The Mandalorian and Grogu movie is coming to OTTs. After its theatrical release in May the film has made ...
14 Aug, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
Apple TV adds The Martian, Titanic, The Sixth Sense and more movies at no extra costApple TV subscribers can now stream popular Hollywood movies at no extra charge. A new section in the Apple TV app offers a collection of o...
14 Aug, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
Mizoram MLA Rashik Mohan Chakma to file review petition against SC judgment on dual membership in ADCs, state assembliesA Mizoram MLA will file a review petition against a Supreme Court order. The order concerns dual membership and office of profit for Autono...
12 Aug, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
Former Deloitte IT manager stole 423 laptops, sold them while on leave to cover stock trading lossesA former Deloitte IT manager admitted stealing 423 laptops over 17 months. He sold the computers to fund his stock trading addiction and in...
11 Aug, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
"Don't put much expectation...": Indian doubles coach Tan Kim Her to Satwik-Chirag ahead of BWF World ChampionshipsIndian doubles coach Tan Kim confirms Satwiksairaj Rankireddy is fully fit for the championships. The focus for Satwik and Chirag Shetty is...
09 Aug, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
Taiwan plans 16% defence spending hike for 2027Taiwan's cabinet will propose a sixteen percent defense spending rise for 2027. This proposed budget will exceed one trillion Taiwan dollar...
09 Aug, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
India not in favour of separate BRICS currency: Piyush GoyalBRICS group comprises 11 major emerging markets and developing countries of the world -- Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, ...
07 Aug, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
Taiwan kicks off annual military drills to counter a potential Chinese attackTaiwan began annual military exercises simulating a Chinese invasion response. These drills test 24-hour defense capabilities and counter C...
06 Aug, 2026, 10.27 AM IST