Rajinikanth’s 1971 Bengaluru bus conductor ID card, issued when he was Shivaji Rao Gaikwad goes viral, leaving fans stunned |

A decades-old identity card of Superstar Rajinikanth from his bus conductor days has gone viral on social media, bringing back memories of his humble beginnings before entering cinema. Long before becoming one of India’s biggest film stars, Rajinikanth was known as Shivaji Rao Gaikwad and worked as a bus conductor in Bengaluru. This old BTS…

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Sri Lanka: Ex-Navy chief arrested over recruitment of Rajapaksa’s son

Wasantha Karannagoda. | Photo Credit: Shanker Chakravarty Colombo Sri Lanka’s anti-graft authorities on Friday (July 3, 2026) arrested former Navy Commander Wasantha Karannagoda in connection with the alleged illegal recruitment and overseas training of Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa. The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court later granted him bail. Issuing a statement following the arrest, the Commission to Investigate Allegations…

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Washington’s Reflecting Pool to be drained again as Trump warns vandals face prison time

Cleanup continues on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, after recent renovations following a directive from U.S. President Donald Trump to paint it blue ahead of the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence,, in Washington, D.C., U.S., on June 22, 2026 | Photo Credit: Reuters The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Washington’s National ⁠Mall is set to…

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India vs England: ‘It will be one hell of a decision’ — Ravichandran Ashwin backs unchanged India XI despite Sanju Samson debate | Cricket News

Team India (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has backed India to resist making changes for the fourth T20I against England despite the team’s disastrous run of form, saying sticking with the same playing XI would send a strong message of stability — even if it means Sanju Samson misses out…

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