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Akshaye Khanna is 10/10, Ranveer Singh is 100/10, Legendary: Inside Bollywood’s Biggest Praise for Dhurandhar. AI-Generated.
Bollywood often celebrates its stars with superlatives, but every once in a while, a compliment lands with unusual weight. That moment arrived when veteran actor Suniel Shetty described Akshaye Khanna as “10 out of 10” and Ranveer Singh as “100 out of 10, legendary” for their performances in Dhurandhar. His words quickly went viral, not just because of the numbers attached, but because they captured what audiences and critics have been feeling since the film’s release.
By Aarif Lashari14 days ago in The Swamp
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Chapter 3: She Packed Her Pride and a Little Bit of Fire San Francisco, 1950 Joining the Naval Reserves had felt, to E.C., like stepping into a shelter—steady pay, a uniform that fit like purpose, a brotherhood that didn’t ask too many questions. But Truman’s orders shattered that illusion like glass under a boot heel. North Korea loomed like a dark cloud on the horizon, and suddenly duty called with salt on its breath and ocean in its veins. This time, it wasn’t the Army—it was the Navy. A whole different beast. A whole different war.
By Lizz Chambers14 days ago in Chapters
EU Scrambles to Avert Trump Greenland Tariffs, Prepares Retaliation. AI-Generated.
The European Union is moving swiftly to prevent a potential trade confrontation with the United States after Donald Trump threatened tariffs connected to Greenland, a move that has unsettled European capitals and revived memories of past transatlantic trade wars. While EU officials are seeking urgent dialogue to calm tensions, they are also quietly preparing retaliatory measures should negotiations fail.
By Aarif Lashari14 days ago in The Swamp
Iran’s Khamenei Blames Violent Protests on Trump. AI-Generated.
Iran is once again at the center of international attention after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei blamed violent protests on former U.S. President Donald Trump, accusing Washington of fueling unrest inside the country. The comments come amid widespread demonstrations, a heavy security crackdown, and rising international concern over human rights and regional stability.
By Aarif Lashari14 days ago in The Swamp
High-Speed Train Crash in Southern Spain Leaves at Least 21 Dead. AI-Generated.
A devastating high-speed train crash in southern Spain has left at least 21 people dead and dozens injured, shocking the nation and triggering a major emergency response. The incident, which occurred on a busy rail route connecting key southern cities, has reignited concerns over railway safety, infrastructure maintenance, and emergency preparedness in one of Europe’s most advanced rail networks.
By Aarif Lashari14 days ago in Earth
EU to Hold Emergency Leaders’ Summit Over Trump’s Greenland Threats. AI-Generated.
Europe is bracing for another major diplomatic shock as the European Union prepares to hold an emergency summit in response to Donald Trump’s renewed threats involving Greenland. What began as provocative rhetoric has quickly escalated into a serious geopolitical issue, forcing EU leaders to confront questions of sovereignty, trade retaliation, and the future of transatlantic relations.
By Aarif Lashari14 days ago in The Swamp
