Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' grossed $264.1 million worldwide during its opening weekend, exceeding its reported $250-million production budget. The Matt Damon-starrer earned $124.5 million in the US and Canada and $139.6 million overseas. An adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek epic, the film also stars Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o and Charlize Theron.

Actress Shabana Azmi joined the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) protest march to the Parliament against the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak on Monday. "All of us who are here have come for a peaceful protest to exercise the right granted to us by our country's constitution," she said. "We've absolutely no intention of causing any kind of violence," Azmi added.

One of FIFA World Cup 2026's viral moments saw K-pop group BTS meet American streamer iShowSpeed. Overjoyed, Speed greeted every member with hugs, handshakes, and even performed his signature backflip. RM revealed he watches Speed's videos, while J-Hope welcomed him warmly. BTS later shared clips of the meeting, and fans loved seeing Speed dance to Dynamite during halftime.

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey continued its record-breaking run in India, collecting an estimated ₹21.90 crore net on Day 3. The film's India gross crossed ₹73.19 crore, making it Nolan's biggest opening weekend in the country. Led by Matt Damon, the epic also posted a massive $264 million global opening, continuing its strong worldwide momentum.

Content creator Shreya Kalra lashed out at Lock Upp co-contestant Ram Kapoor while speaking to Shilpa Shinde, accusing him of crossing her personal boundaries after he kissed her on the cheek following a task. "Maintain some boundaries... Even my dad doesn't kiss me that much," she said, adding she would stop him if he tried to kiss her again.

Korean boy band BTS scripted history at the FIFA World Cup 2026 by becoming the first-ever K-pop group to perform at the tournament's official halftime show. The septet delivered an electrifying performance of their superhit English song Dynamite, joining Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, and others on the global stage and making the historic event unforgettable for ARMY worldwide.

Ajay Devgn's Dhamaal 4 continued its steady box office run, earning an estimated ₹8.50 crore on Day 10. The comedy entertainer has now collected around ₹118.75 crore net in India. Driven by strong family audiences and an impressive second weekend, the film is expected to cross the ₹120 crore milestone soon if it maintains its momentum.

Akhil Akkineni's Lenin continued its steady box office run by earning ₹3.22 crore on Day 10, taking its India net collection to ₹43.92 crore. The action drama has now grossed ₹60.60 crore worldwide, supported by a strong second weekend. The film was directed by Murali Kishor Abburu and stars Sunil and Bhagyashri Borse, with heavy thematic inspiration from the Mahabharata.

Industrialist Anand Mahindra took to X to share an Indonesian reggae rendition of the classic Hindi song Neele Gagan Ke Tale. Praising the arrangement by YouTube channel Albumology, Anand said it has a universal feel and will be part of his playlist. The song was originally sung by Mahendra Kapoor, and he highlighted how its lyrics celebrate nature and sustainability.

Actress Sahiba Bali dismissed rumours of dating Arjun Kapoor after they were spotted together at Lord's during the India vs England third ODI. Sharing a photo with him, she wrote, "Don't believe everything." In another Instagram Story, she humorously reacted to an X post that mistakenly identified her as Anushka Sharma, repeating, "Don't believe everything."