Asian voters emerge as swing bloc in Texas

IANS | August 21, 2026 10:48 AM

Washington, Aug 21 (IANS) Asian-American voters could become a decisive constituency in Texas elections, with new polling indicating strong support for Democrat James Talarico but also revealing that many voters know little about him.

US sanctions Cuban spy, nine regime entities

IANS | August 21, 2026 10:34 AM

Washington, Aug 21 (IANS) The United States has imposed sanctions on three Cuban officials and nine entities, including the country’s construction ministry, accusing them of supporting Havana’s repressive apparatus and activities that threaten US national security.

Adam Sandler reveals Drew Barrymore had real reactions to his songs in their films

IANS | August 21, 2026 10:33 AM

Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) Hollywood star Adam Sandler has revealed that actress Drew Barrymore hears his songs for the first time while filming their movies, making her reactions to tracks such as “Forgetful Lucy” from “50 First Dates” and “I Want to Grow Old with You” from “The Wedding Singer” completely genuine.

Trump targets 1,000 US space launches annually

IANS | August 21, 2026 10:32 AM

Washington, Aug 21 (IANS) President Donald Trump launched an ambitious drive to conduct more than 1,000 space launches and reentries annually from American soil by 2030, as the United States seeks to expand its commercial space economy and counter challenges to its dominance beyond Earth.

Anaswara Rajan's 'Itlu Arjuna' to release on October 9

IANS | August 21, 2026 10:31 AM

Hyderabad, Aug 21 (IANS) The makers of director Mahesh Uppala's upcoming romantic entertainer 'Itlu Arjuna', featuring actors Anish and Anaswara Rajan in the lead, have now announced that their film will hit screens worldwide on October 9 this year.

Delhi-to-Sweden love story premieres in New York

IANS | August 21, 2026 10:26 AM

New York, Aug 21 (IANS) A documentary tracing an Indian street artist’s extraordinary bicycle journey from Delhi to Sweden for love premiered in New York, bringing a real-life story of caste, culture and human connection to an American audience.