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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicOppenheimer

Topic: Oppenheimer

Oppenheimer — ‘father of atomic bomb’ swore by Gita, put it all at stake to oppose hydrogen bomb

Theoretical physicist, now the subject of a big-ticket Hollywood movie, believed the bomb was needed to end World War 2, but also struggled to cope with its potential consequences.

‘Whataboutery over Manipur’ & Barbie vs Oppenheimer

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

‘Oppenheimer’ faces online outrage in India over Hindu scripture scene

The scene features Cillian Murphy reciting a verse from Bhagwad Gita just before sexual intercourse. Many users called it a ‘scathing attack on Hinduism’.

Oppenheimer joins the ranks of Wolf of Wall Street. A biopic that lionises the hero, no warts

Just the way Scorsese showed Jordan Belfort, and Luhrmann depicted Elvis, Oppenheimer comes out a hero. Convenient narratives trump uncomfortable truths.

Back-to-back shows, unlimited popcorn refills: PVR banks on ‘Barbenheimer’ after Bollywood flops

The combined advance sales for 'Oppenheimer' & 'Barbie' for Fri-Sun were 9,00,000 tickets — highest for any film outside Marvel or 'Avatar' series, said company co-CEO Gautam Dutta.

Don’t dismiss ‘Barbenheimer’ as a fleeting social media trend—it’s a genius marketing lesson

Unlike Barbie’s high-ended marketing spree, Oppenheimer let its rivals do the hard work.

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US military intervention in Venezuela — the 3 lessons to remember

The US military operation in Venezuela raises global concern. Experts say that Trump’s action could weaken global legal standards and fuel geopolitical instability.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.