A video from New York shows a Shah Rukh Khan fan named Gaurav rented a billboard in Times Square to play the teaser for SRK's upcoming film Jawan. The Jawan teaser broadcast on the giant billboard was viewed by many gathered in the popular tourist destination. Fan club Shah Rukh Khan Universe shared the video online, calling it a "king sized celebration" ahead of Jawan's release. The viral video highlights the craze surrounding the highly anticipated SRK film, which releases on September 7. Fans worldwide are finding creative ways to showcase their excitement for Jawan's debut.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has succeeded in making its Chandrayaan-3 lunar lander Vikram lift off and re-land softly a second time on the moon's surface. ISRO commanded Vikram's engines to fire, raising it about 40cm before touching down 30-40cm away. ISRO shared video capturing the smooth manoeuvre. All of Vikram's systems performed well in the hop experiment, and instruments were redeployed post-jump. The lander and Pragyan rover will soon enter hibernation as the lunar night approaches, after excelling in their mission. India has proven its ability to precisely control Vikram's launch and landing twice on the moon.

Valarmathi, an Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientist who was the voice behind rocket launch countdowns in Sriharikota, has died of cardiac arrest. Her last countdown was for the July launch of Chandrayaan-3, India's third lunar mission. The Chandrayaan-3 lander and rover successfully touched down on the moon's south pole in August, making India the fourth country to accomplish this feat. Valarmathi's iconic voice narrated many historic ISRO missions. Her passing is a loss for India's space programme. She helped inspire the nation during her decades-long career calling out countdowns for rocket launches.

The annual Shobha Yatra procession for Krishna Janmashtami, organised by Shri Ram Mandir took place in Southall on Sunday. The procession was led by a chariot and folk dancers. High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami visited the Ram Mandir during the event and observed the festivities. He interacted with organisers and participants of the procession celebrating Lord Krishna's birth. In a speech, the High Commissioner shared an inspiring message on unity, saying "The notion that we may have journeys that start in different places but the journey is one, is common to all our religions." MP Virendra Sharma also attended the event, highlighting its role in bringing together the community. The Shobha Yatra was organised to spread harmony on Krishna's appearance day.

Ahead of the release of his film 'Jawan' on September 7, Shah Rukh Khan shared a spoiler during a Twitter #AskSRK session, urging fans not to miss the opening. When asked for a spoiler, SRK replied "Just don't miss the beginning please." This comes as 'Jawan' has already created buzz, recording the highest ever advance bookings for a Bollywood film. In just 24 hours, it crossed ₹10 crore in pre-sales with over 300K tickets sold, beating 'Pathaan'. If booking momentum continues, 'Jawan' could top 'Baahubali 2's' 650K opening day record. SRK's tease hints at a powerful start for the eagerly awaited film.

India made its mark at the recent Embassy Festival held in The Hague, Netherlands. India's stall proved hugely popular, drawing large crowds eager to appreciate and experience Indian handicrafts, fabrics, food, millets and Ayurvedic products on display. The Mayor of The Hague, Jan van Zanen, also visited the India stall. Energetic Garba dancers in colorful costumes lit up the Creative Arena stage, transporting the audience to the land of Gujarat. With vibrant cultural showcases and diverse offerings, India emerged as one of the most sought-after country participants at the global Embassy Festival.

Priyadarshini Patil, a 40-year-old Indian-origin woman living in Australia, died by suicide last week amid a prolonged custody dispute over her two children. Patil took her life after learning an online hearing for the case was deferred to November. Her tragedy highlights the struggles faced by Indian parents engaging in custody battles with foreign governments, similar to recent cases in Norway and Germany. As an NRI, Patil was fighting Australian authorities to regain custody of her children. Her case serves as a sobering reminder of the devastating human toll of such cross-border custody disputes. (Image Courtesy: News18)

Indian-American presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has minimized his policy differences with fellow Republican contender Donald Trump. In an interview, Ramaswamy stated he and Trump were the two "America first" options in the 2024 race. He said they align on policy "90-plus percent of the way," with only "very small differences." Ramaswamy outlined some slightly more hardline stances he would take on issues like affirmative action and education. But overall he emphasized building on the "very good foundation" laid by Trump's agenda. Despite competing for the nomination, Ramaswamy framed himself and Trump as united by a shared patriotic vision for America.

A young boy has gifted a handmade model of the Vikram lander to the head of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), S. Somanath. The boy, a neighbour of the ISRO chief, presented the model on behalf of all the neighbours, according to a social media post by ISRO scientist P.V. Venkitakrishnan. The gesture comes as ISRO receives widespread public support following recent successful missions like the Chandrayaan-3 moon landing and launch of Aditya-L1 solar observatory. Even Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated ISRO scientists on the Aditya-1 launch. The gift highlights grassroots admiration for ISRO after high-profile Indian space achievements. (Image courtesy: @DrPVVenkitakri1 on X)

India's lunar rover has finished its historic walk across the moon's surface near the south pole after less than two weeks. The rover was put into sleep mode as the lunar daylight ended, according to India's space agency. It completed its assignments and transmitted the data collected back to Earth via the lander before shutting down. The rover and lander were only expected to operate for one lunar day. Now the rover's battery is fully charged and its solar panel positioned to receive light when the next sunrise occurs in a few weeks. Scientists are analyzing the data gathered, looking for signs of frozen water.