Imagine you are one of the iconic heroes of a famous franchise like ‘Star Wars’ and your own child is not that excited about it! mark hamillHe got this taste from his own son.Hamill has spent decades at the center of ‘Star Wars.’ After all, he is Luke Skywalker, the face of a saga that has shaped pop culture for generations. You would think that the magic of Star Wars would be a family tradition in their house. But life is rarely so orderly. Turns out, his son isn’t that much “interested” in his father’s great work on screen.

Mark Hamill’s revelation: What did he say?

According to USA Today, in a recent interview, Mark Hamill opened up about sharing his world of ‘Star Wars’ with his children. Hamill revealed that his eldest son, Nathan, grew up here. Hamill brought him to the set during “Return of the Jedi,” let him sit in Yoda’s hut, and even had him sit on the Emperor’s throne. According to Hamill, “He was totally into it.” Hamill continued, “He could sit in Yoda’s house because he was younger. It was completely proportional. He sat on the emperor’s throne. He was in the pet store and they were letting him play with things. When I did ‘The Muppet Show,’ it was the same thing. I thought, ‘What an amazing experience that was for him.’ … I was almost jealous of all these experiences he had.”However, his younger son Griffin, born in 1983, saw things differently. In fact, Hamill laughed about it, saying: “My other son, Griffin, is more analytical and serious, and he says: ‘You know, the Star Wars movies are not for me. They’re too commercial for my liking,'” Hamill shared.It wasn’t harsh – just an honest confession from someone of a different generation.However, Hamill revealed that his daughter likes the movies, unlike his younger son, saying, “My daughter loves them. Kids are just different!”For Hamill, this moment was definitely a little painful. But it’s also a reminder: As much as ‘Star Wars’ seems like a permanent fixture, tastes change, especially across generations. Generations change. What surprised audiences in 1977 isn’t always the same for kids growing up today, surrounded by endless choices and fascinating influences. Even at Luke Skywalker’s house, you don’t get a guaranteed ticket for fans.

More on Mark Hamill and ‘Star Wars’

For those unaware, Hamill has a deep connection to ‘Star Wars’. Hamill rose to fame as an idealistic farm boy who becomes a Jedi Knight. That role changed his life, but Hamill’s career continued to grow. He built a reputation on Broadway, became a legend in voice acting (his Joker is iconic), and popped up in everything from “The Big Red One” to “The Fall of the House of Usher.” But Luke Skywalker always remains the original.The truth is, ‘Star Wars’ has always been about change. george lucas Started something massive, and it’s just growing: movies, TV, comics, games. This is a cultural chariot. But this means that the audience also keeps changing. What seemed revolutionary decades ago is just one story among thousands for a new audience.These days, Hamill is still playing in the ‘Star Wars’ sandbox. He voiced the animated Luke in ‘Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy,’ and now he’s teaming up with Lego to launch a new series of sets that use interactive Smart Play technology. The bricks glow, make noises and react as you build, which is a far cry from the simple toys of the 80s and a testament to the developments that have happened over the years.

New Delhi: As the campaign for the Puducherry Assembly elections gathers pace, the Congress has drawn up a comprehensive welfare and governance roadmap with a special focus on jobs, social security and full statehood for the Union Territory.Congress MP and leader of opposition in Lok Sabha addressing an election rally in Lawspet. Rahul Gandhi “We are committed to granting full statehood to Puducherry,” the party chief said, reiterating the promise.He alleged that the current government of the Union Territory does not reflect the will of the people and is “imposed from Delhi”.

What did Congress announce?

Congress has announced a number of measures aimed at boosting employment and reducing financial stress on families. The party has promised monthly financial assistance of Rs 2,000 to unemployed youth and creation of 30,000 new jobs in both public and private sectors.Focusing on women’s welfare, the party has promised free bus travel for women in Puducherry. It has also proposed to relax the upper age limit for government jobs up to 40 years with the aim of increasing employment opportunities.In the healthcare sector, Congress has promised a comprehensive insurance cover of Rs 20 lakh for each family in the Union Territory.Along with welfare measures, the party has also emphasized on governance reforms. It has assured that local body elections will be held within six months of coming to power, and also reiterated its long-standing demand for full statehood for Puducherry.Hitting out at the BJP, Rahul Gandhi accused it of failing to fulfill its promise of granting statehood and alleged that the UT was being run by “remote control” bypassing the local leadership.He also made allegations of corruption, claiming that “30 percent commission is taken on all contracts” and that the government had become a “collection agent”.Urging voters to support the Congress and its alliance partners, Rahul Gandhi said the party aims to form a government that truly represents the voice of the people of Puducherry.Puducherry Assembly elections will be held for 30 seats in a single phase on April 9, with counting of votes taking place on May 4. The tenure of the current assembly is going to end on June 15.

उन्नाव समाचार: उत्तर प्रदेश के उन्नाव जिले में प्रेम प्रसंग को लेकर हुआ बड़ा विवाद खूनी संघर्ष में बदल गया. बिहार थाना क्षेत्र के बैजुआमऊ गांव में दो परिवारों के बीच हुई तकरार अचानक हिंसा में बदल गई। इस दौरान प्रेमिका के भाई ने प्रेमी के पिता पर कुल्हाड़ी से हमला कर दिया, जिससे उनकी मौके पर ही मौत हो गई. घटना में तीन अन्य लोग भी गंभीर रूप से घायल हो गये. घटना के बाद पूरे इलाके में दहशत फैल गई. सूचना मिलने पर पुलिस मौके पर पहुंची और मामले की जांच शुरू कर दी.

प्रेमिका के घर से निकलने के बाद विवाद शुरू हो गया
जानकारी के मुताबिक शनिवार दोपहर करीब साढ़े 12 बजे राजकुमार की बेटी मालती अपने पड़ोसी पुत्तीलाल के बेटे पवन के घर गई थी। दोनों के बीच प्रेम प्रसंग चल रहा था और मालती अपनी मर्जी से वहां रहने गयी थी. इस बात को लेकर दोनों परिवारों के बीच तनाव उत्पन्न हो गया।

शाम को विवाद बढ़ गया, कहा-सुनी मारपीट में बदल गई
शनिवार देर शाम मालती के परिजन पवन के घर पहुंचे। यहां दो पक्षों के बीच पहले विवाद हुआ, जो धीरे-धीरे गाली-गलौज और फिर मारपीट में बदल गया। माहौल अचानक तनावपूर्ण हो गया और स्थिति बिगड़ गई.

कुल्हाड़ी से हमला, मौके पर ही मौत
आरोप है कि इसी दौरान दीपक नाम के युवक ने पुत्तीलाल (50 वर्ष) के सिर पर कुल्हाड़ी से हमला कर दिया. गंभीर चोट लगने से पुत्तीलाल मौके पर ही गिर पड़ा और उसकी मौत हो गई। इस हिंसक झड़प में सुनीता, अमन और राजेश्वरी भी घायल हो गईं.

पुलिस की कार्रवाई, तीन आरोपी हिरासत में
घटना की जानकारी मिलते ही पुलिस मौके पर पहुंची और घायलों को एंबुलेंस से सामुदायिक स्वास्थ्य केंद्र बीघापुर भेजा, जहां उनका इलाज चल रहा है. पुलिस ने शव को पोस्टमार्टम के लिए भेज दिया है। सीओ बीघापुर मधुपनाथ मिश्र ने बताया कि तीन नामजद आरोपियों को हिरासत में लेकर पूछताछ की जा रही है।

Germany is undergoing a historic industrial transformation, symbolized by the construction of the world’s tallest 364-meter-high wind turbine. It is an engineering feat built in a historically mined area, marking a significant shift toward generating clean, renewable energy from fossil fuels. By building at a minimum height of 364 metres, they will be at higher altitudes where winds will be stronger and more consistent, therefore better able to generate more electricity as well as better stabilize clean electricity networks. Not only is it going to be the tallest wind turbine on record, but this project will provide real scientific evidence that dormant carbon-intensive assets are capable of being reclaimed and transformed into global leaders in sustainable innovation.

Germany sets a new record with the world’s tallest wind turbine at a height of 364 meters

Building the 364 meter high structure required special engineering to resist atmospheric turbulence and structural loading. According to the technical assessment report prepared by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, increasing the height of the turbine rotors allows turbines to reach ‘low-level jets’ – fast-flowing winds that are often more stable than low-level winds. Because of this increase in turbine hub height, the turbines will have a much higher capacity factor than they would if they were installed at or near ground level. This means that even when there are very few winds blowing on the Earth’s surface, these turbines will generate electricity almost continuously.

Why are former coal mines ideal wind farms?

Selecting an area in a previously historic coal mining area will provide efficient integration into the grid. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) indicates that the re-use of ‘brownfield’ sites (former industrial sites) offers the highest efficiency for energy production as they usually contain the necessary power transmission lines and transformer station infrastructure to supply large amounts of electricity into the national grid. Therefore, using previously destroyed mining communities for site location minimizes the environmental impact of any new transmission lines, while providing an opportunity for the redevelopment of the economy of traditional mining communities.

Physics of carbon-fibre blades

To ensure safe operation at extreme altitudes, the turbine will use advanced materials science. Studies by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have shown that as turbines become larger, blade weight becomes a limiting factor in turbine operation. To overcome this problem, carbon-fibre-reinforced polymer composites will be used in the construction of the 364 meter high turbine blades, giving them a much better strength/weight ratio than conventional fiberglass blades. As a result, the turbine blades will capture more kinetic energy without placing excessive load on the main bearing or nacelle.

How a giant vertical wind farm takes up space

The overall success of the project serves as a blueprint for the European Environment Agency’s (EEA) goal of achieving climate neutrality. Germany will demonstrate how a single ultra-tall turbine can replace multiple smaller units, thus providing an opportunity to reduce ‘land-use intensity’. Further scientific modeling has indicated that these taller turbines could generate twice as much energy as their conventional counterparts; Therefore, they will be important to meet the energy production requirements of downstream industries while avoiding excessive expansion of land use.

The bowling ends at the home grounds of former India captains – Anil Kumble and Rahul Dravid – have been named after them. (Photo Courtesy: X-Post of Star Sports)

Bengaluru: For more than two decades, Anil Kumble And Rahul Dravid Standing shoulder to shoulder for India, Karnataka and Royal Challengers Bangalore became the backbone of teams built on discipline and excellence. Rarely were they on opposite sides. Now at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, that has changed – symbolically.Bowling ends at the home grounds of former India captains have been named after them, a decision taken by the Karnataka State Cricket Association in February this year to honor two of its most illustrious sons. Go beyond limits with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!Ahead of Sunday’s southern derby between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super KingsKumble and Dravid formally unveiled the end with their families.In a brief but emotionally charged pre-match ceremony, the great players were given a standing ovation by the packed stadium. Chinnaswamy, a place that shaped their journey from promising cricketers to legends, erupted in applause as the two walked out together – once more.His former Indian teammate and current KSCA president Venkatesh PrasadAlong with Secretary Santosh Menon, he was presented with a citation. Kumble began his address in English before switching to Kannada, but his words were largely drowned out by the deafening cheers from the stands. Both Kumble and Dravid thanked KSCA for the honor and acknowledged its role bcciHis family and fans on his journey.Being with his family made the occasion even more special. Kumble was accompanied by his wife Chetna and children Aruni, Mayas and Swasti, while Dravid was accompanied by his mother Pushpa and brother Vijay.After the ceremony, Kumble immediately returned to his broadcaster duties, while Dravid spent some time greeting players from both teams. At the Chinnaswamy Stadium, where they created their legacy together, Kumble and Dravid are now tied together forever in history.

फिलहाल रोडवेज की ट्रैंपो ट्रैवेलर्स देहरादून-मसूरी, नैनीताल-हल्द्वानी रूट पर चलती है। इसमें छोटे यात्री सफर करते हैं. चारधाम यात्रा को देखते हुए रोडवेज हरिद्वार से ट्राम ट्रैवलर की बुकिंग की सुविधा भी देगा। इसके लिए छह ट्रैंपो ट्रैवलर्स का बेड़ा होगा। रोडवेज ने भी यात्रियों की सुविधा और विकल्पों पर ज्यादा फोकस किया है। फिलहाल चारधाम रूट पर ऋषिकेश से रोडवेज बस सेवा संचालित होती है, इस बार हरिद्वार से भी बसें चलाने की तैयारी है। चारधाम यात्रा के लिए 100 बसों का बेड़ा भी रिजर्व रखा जाएगा।

कार्यशालाएँ बेहतर होंगी

चारधाम यात्रा मार्ग पर वर्कशॉप को भी बेहतर बनाया जाएगा, ताकि बसों में कोई तकनीकी खराबी हो तो उसे नजदीकी वर्कशॉप में ठीक किया जा सके। रोडवेज जीएम संचालन क्रांति सिंह ने कहा कि इसे देखते हुए श्रीनगर और ऋषिकेश वर्कशॉप में और अधिक सुविधाएं मुहैया कराई जाएंगी।

ये भी पढ़ें…टिहरी: घनसाली में गैस सिलेंडर के लिए आधी रात को एजेंसी के बाहर उमड़ी भीड़, प्रशासन ने अफरा-तफरी के बीच लौटाया

चारधाम यात्रा की तैयारियां की जा रही हैं। 100 बसों का बेड़ा रिजर्व में रहेगा। इसके साथ ही रूट पर बसों के फेरे बढ़ाए जाएंगे। टेम्पो ट्रैवलर की बुकिंग की सुविधा भी दी जाएगी। यात्रा को देखते हुए रोडवेज ने एक नोडल अधिकारी भी नियुक्त किया है. – रीना जोशी, प्रबंध निदेशक परिवहन निगम

Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ officially registered its name as the second Hindi film to cross the Rs 1,000 crore earning mark in India. Starring Ranveer Singh, the espionage thriller has earned Rs 1,014.97 crore domestically and Rs 1,605.74 crore globally, and has outperformed blockbusters like ‘Jawaan’ and ‘KGF 2’. Despite the IPL 2026 season, the film has maintained record-breaking occupancy in theatres. Now the third highest-grossing Indian film globally, the espionage saga is touching the Rs 1,700 crore mark worldwide as it dominates the box office in its third week.

Aditya DharThe espionage thriller, ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ entered its 19th day of theatrical run on Monday, April 6, 2026. Overall in India the total amount is Rs. With an unprecedented collection of Rs 1,013.77 crore after eighteen days. 28.75 crore, an increase of 12.1 percent over the previous day. 25.65 crores, Ranveer Singh Starr has officially crossed Rs. 1,000 crore Bharat nett milestone, becoming the second Indian film in history to achieve this feat in domestic nett collections alone after Allu Arjun’s ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’, and the first Hindi film to do so. Worldwide earnings increased to Rs. 1,605.74 crore, India’s gross is Rs. 1,213.74 crore and foreign earnings of Rs. With earnings of Rs 392 crore, ‘Dhurandhar 2’ has become the third highest-grossing Indian film of all time globally. Notably, the film has been unaffected by the 84-match IPL 2026 season, and has maintained evening engagement despite major cricket clashes.dhurandhar 2 review

‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ first week and second week estimates

Taking advantage of the Gudi Padwa and Eid holidays, the film broke opening records worldwide. The pace of Dhurandhar 2 has consistently left behind the big blockbusters like Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Jawaan’ and Yash’s ‘KGF Chapter 2’. The film took a record-breaking opening of Rs 674.17 crore and set the stage for its global dominance. Despite dealing with the initial rush, it showed remarkable staying power by adding Rs 263.65 crore in the second week.A significant moment came on the 11th day, Sunday, March 29, when the film grossed Rs 68.10 crore. This surge allowed the sequel to surpass the lifetime collection of the original 2025 ‘Dhurandhar’ of Rs 840.20 crore in just 11 days, a feat it took the first film more than three months to achieve.On the global front, the film collected Rs 7 crore from overseas markets, taking the global total to Rs 1,605.74 crore.

‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ Day 19 Live Tracking

On Day 19, ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ continued its historic run with 4,648 shows across the country. Live tracking shows that the film has already earned Rupee. 1.20 crore Today, bringing its total Indian net collection to a massive level Rupee. 1,014.97 crore. with total domestic gross Rupee. 1,215.16 croresThe Ranveer Singh starrer continues to be a powerhouse at the box office as the final figures for the day are still being calculated.

Day and week wise collections for ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’

Week 1 collection: Rs. 674.17 croresWeek 2 Collection: Rs. 263.65 croresDay 16: Rs. 21.55 croresDay 17: Rs. 25.65 croresDay 18: Rs. 28.75 croresDay 19: Rs. 1.20 crore

Total: Rs. 963.03 crores

Language wise distribution of ‘Dhurandhar 2’ day 19

For the 19th day, the film’s earnings were mainly driven by the Hindi version, making Rs. 1.16 crores. Contributions from regional markets added to the total, with the Telugu and Tamil versions earning Rs. 0.01 crore and Rs. 0.03 crore respectively.

More about ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’

‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ follows the high-risk journey of Jaskirat Singh Rangi, a man driven by personal tragedy who is recruited by RAW. After a drastic transformation, he is revealed to be Hamza Ali Mazari, India’s deadliest spy hiding in Karachi. The story also includes real-world events like 2016 demonetisation and renaming of Pathankot station. Ranveer Singh played the dual identity of Jaskirat Singh/Hamza Ali Mazari in an almost 4-hour career-defining performance. Sanjay Dutt While the portrayal of the formidable SSP Chaudhary Aslam is Arjun Rampal Features the cold, calculating ISI mastermind Major Iqbal. Rakesh Bedi He plays Jamil Jamali, an Indian mole in the Pakistani political system, a character inspired by real-life Pakistani politician Nabeel Gabol. Sara Arjun plays a key role in the emotional core of the film while Yami Gautam appears in an important and surprising cameo. The breakout star of ‘Dhurandhar 2’ is Udaybir Sandhu, who plays Pinda, who has become a global sensation overnight. His haunting line, “Ghar di yaad nahi aayi tujhe, Jassi?” (Don’t you miss home, Jassi?), has become the most viral dialogue from the film, trending on social media platforms for several weeks. With a runtime of 229 minutes, it is one of the longest mainstream Indian action films, yet it has maintained record-breaking theater occupancy even during the IPL 2026 season.Disclaimer: The box office numbers and data in this article are compiled from a variety of public and industry sources. Unless explicitly noted, all figures are approximate, representing a fair representation of the film’s box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or additional international market reports are finalized. This data is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only.

रानीगंज थाना क्षेत्र के दुर्गागंज जयरामपुर गांव में एक दर्दनाक घटना सामने आई है, जिससे पूरा इलाका सदमे में है. यहां दो साल की मासूम बच्ची की संदिग्ध परिस्थितियों में मौत हो गई. बताया जा रहा है कि बच्ची रविवार की दोपहर अपने घर में अन्य बच्चों के साथ लुका-छिपी खेल रही थी. खेलते-खेलते वह अचानक गायब हो गई, जिससे परिवार में चिंता का माहौल हो गया। इस घटना के बाद पूरे गांव में मातम छा गया है और हर कोई इस हादसे से सदमे में है.

घंटों तलाश के बाद भी कोई सुराग नहीं मिला
परिजनों ने बताया कि पहले तो उन्हें लगा कि बच्ची घर के किसी कोने में खेल रही होगी, लेकिन जब काफी देर तक वह नहीं दिखी तो उन्होंने उसे ढूंढना शुरू किया. घर के सभी कमरों, छत, आंगन और आसपास के इलाकों की तलाशी ली गयी. यहां तक ​​कि आसपास लगे सीसीटीवी कैमरों की फुटेज भी देखी गई, लेकिन बच्ची का कोई पता नहीं चला. धीरे-धीरे परिवार वालों की चिंता बढ़ती गई और पूरे परिवार में दहशत फैल गई।

बेड बॉक्स में मिला बच्ची का शव
काफी देर तक तलाश करने के बाद परिजन एक बार फिर घर के अंदर ध्यान से तलाश करने लगे। इसी बीच उनकी नजर कमरे में रखे बेड बॉक्स पर पड़ी. जैसे ही बक्सा खोला गया तो अंदर का नजारा देखकर सभी हैरान रह गए। लड़की बिस्तर के अंदर बेहोश पड़ी थी। बताया जा रहा है कि बक्से के ऊपर भारी गद्दा और बिस्तर रखा हुआ था, जिससे अंदर हवा का आना-जाना पूरी तरह बंद हो गया था.

ऑक्सीजन की कमी से मौत हो गई
आशंका है कि बच्ची लुका-छिपी खेलते समय उसी बक्से में छिप गयी होगी. ऊपर रखे गद्दे के कारण उसे पर्याप्त ऑक्सीजन नहीं मिल पाई और वह बेहोश हो गई। परिजन तुरंत उसे निजी अस्पताल ले गए, लेकिन वहां डॉक्टरों ने उसकी हालत गंभीर बताई। इसके बाद बच्ची को रानीगंज ट्रॉमा सेंटर ले जाया गया, जहां डॉक्टरों ने जांच के बाद उसे मृत घोषित कर दिया.

परिवार में मचा हाहाकार
बच्ची की मौत की खबर मिलते ही परिवार में कोहराम मच गया. माता-पिता का रो-रोकर बुरा हाल है। इस दर्दनाक घटना से पूरा गांव गमगीन हो गया है. इस हादसे से लोग बेहद दुखी हैं और मासूम बच्चे की मौत पर शोक मना रहे हैं.