Akshay Kumar’s journey in Hindi cinema is unlike most others. Over three decades, he has effortlessly switched between action, comedy, drama, and social entertainers, never slowing down and always staying relevant. But before he became the box office force and action icon audiences know today, there were several quiet but defining moments that slowly shaped…
Mount Uturuncu, a Bolivian volcano, is not on the brink of a massive eruption as previously feared. New research reveals its ‘zombie’ behaviour stems from migrating hydrothermal fluids and gases, not an imminent magma buildup. A huge shadow has been hanging over the Bolivian Plateau for many years. Standing more than 6,000 meters above the…
Just outside the remote Russian village of Dargavs lies a place that continues to fascinate and unsettle visitors in equal measure. Known as the “City of the Dead”, this medieval necropolis is located in the Caucasus mountains and is believed to contain the remains of more than 10,000 people. From a distance, it appears peaceful…
Virat Kohli, regarded as one of the greatest ODI batters of his generation, may have retired from Tests and T20Is, but the 50-over format still remains his strongest domain. With 14,797 runs in 311 ODIs at a staggering average of 58.71 and strike rate of 93.82, including 54 centuries and 77 fifties, Kohli continues to…
Indian audiences are still waiting for ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ to arrive on JioHotstar, but overseas viewers are already watching a very different film. Aditya Dhar’s blockbuster espionage thriller began streaming internationally on Netflix from May 14, eight weeks after its theatrical release — under the title ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge – Raw and Uncut’. And…
In 1967, Jocelyn Bell Burnell discovered an unusual, regularly pulsing radio signal. This led to the identification of pulsars, rapidly rotating neutron stars, a previously theoretical celestial body. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons Looking into the heavens in the middle part of the twentieth century did not always require viewing the starry night through a glass…
Bhojshala complex is temple of Goddess Vagdevi, Hindus have right to worship: Madhya Pradesh high court BHOPAL: The Madhya Pradesh high court on Friday recognised the disputed Bhojshala complex as the temple of Goddess Vagdevi (Saraswati).The Indore bench of the high court said, “We have noted the continuity of Hindu worship at the site through…
Top leaders like Bill Gates and Warren Buffett learned a crucial lesson by working behind a Dairy Queen counter. This hands-on experience revealed operational realities often missed by senior management, highlighting how distance from the ground floor can compromise decision-making. One of the fundamental principles of career advancement in any field is that the higher…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Friday on the first leg of his five-nation tour, receiving a ceremonial escort from UAE F-16 fighter jets as his aircraft entered Emirati airspace.On arrival in Abu Dhabi, Modi was accorded a guard of honour before beginning high-level engagements with UAE President…
India’s merchandise trade deficit widened sharply to $28.38 billion in April as imports rose 10 per cent year-on-year despite a steep decline in inbound shipments from Middle East amid continuing geopolitical disruptions.Government data released on Friday showed India’s imports increased to $71.94 billion in April from $65.38 billion in the year-ago period, while exports stood…
Suriya’s much-awaited action drama ‘Karuppu’, directed by RJ Balaji, finally reached theatres after facing unexpected release delays and financial hurdles. The film, which stars Trisha Krishnan as the female lead, was originally planned for a grand release a day earlier. However, some last-minute problems on the production front led to the cancellation of many of…
While most celebrities at Cannes 2026 arrived in dramatic gowns, glittering corsets, and giant couture trains, Punjabi actor Roopi Gill chose to do something far more personal. She walked the red carpet carrying a piece of Punjab with her – and honestly, that’s what made her debut feel so memorable. The actor attended the festival…
The world’s largest meteorite never made it to a museum. Image credit – Wikimedia Meteorites are usually shown as small rocks housed behind glass panes in a museum display. Yet, some of the biggest meteorites ever unearthed resemble trucks more than they do stones. Such colossal chunks of iron and rock fell to the surface…
NEW DELHI: NIA’s chargesheet has pulled back the curtain on a sophisticated doctor-terror module, which signals an evolution in the trajectory of Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH) — from a forest-based terror outfit to an urban threat. This transformation, intel sources said, was scripted by Pakistan-based terror handlers who traded Zakir Musa’s era of visual propaganda for…
A significant $55 million donation revitalised the Mid-Manhattan Library, transforming it into the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons It is natural to conclude that in the evolving world of information technology, the traditional library has become less relevant than ever before as a central hub of urban life. These libraries are romanticised…
RCB icons Virat Kohli, AB de Villers and Chris Gayle (Image: X) Virat Kohli opened up on the deep emotional bond he shares with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, explaining how the franchise not only shaped his own cricketing journey but also helped global stars like AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle become iconic figures among Indian…
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are reportedly considering a temporary move to Europe amid legal pressure and public scrutiny stemming from Lively’s dispute with Justin Baldoni. The couple, who live in New York with their four children, have been dealing with months of headlines over the ‘It Ends With Us’ case. The report claims they…
How to stop a sunny garden border from looking washed out by late summer? Image credit – Wikimedia A beautiful garden with bright colours in the spring and early summer can start looking dull and lifeless in late July because of the heat or intense sunlight. However, according to gardening experts, the lack of proper…
In 1978, utility workers in Mexico City unearthed the massive Coyolxauhqui Stone, a significant Aztec artefact. This discovery revealed the Templo Mayor, the empire’s religious and political centre, buried beneath the modern city. Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons Any digging in the concrete of a modern metropolis would most likely bring up only remnants of ancient…
LUCKNOW: A devastating thunderstorm that swept across Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday left behind a trail of destruction, killing as many as 117 people.According to data released by the Uttar Pradesh Relief Commissioner’s office, 113 deaths occurred due to violent storms and collapsing structures, while four people lost their lives in lightning strikes.The disaster, which unfolded…
