On the evening of 26 September 1954, the Japanese passenger ferry Toya Maru prepared to cross the Tsugaru Strait, the narrow but often treacherous stretch of water separating the islands of Honshu and Hokkaido. Thousands of passengers relied on ferries to make the crossing long before the construction of the Seikan Tunnel, and despite worsening…
File Pic: RCB players celebrate with IPL trophy. (Pic credit: RCB) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has cemented its status as the most valuable franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL), becoming the first cricket team in history to breach the US$300 million brand value mark.According to global investment bank Houlihan Lokey’s 2026 IPL Brand Valuation…
The trailer for ‘Jumanji: Open World’ has sparked an unexpected debate among Indian movie buffs—but it has nothing to do with the film’s action or its returning cast. As Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart and the rest of the gang gear up for another adventure, eagle-eared viewers noticed what they believed was a familiar melody tucked…
Claire Macdonel who was attacked by a barracuda on her 13th birthday (Photo credit: FOX26) A 13-year-old girl from Sugar Land, Texas, is recovering after a rare barracuda attack during a family vacation in Turks and Caicos. Claire Macdonel is now back home in the Houston area and is preparing to undergo tendon repair surgery…
When Kangana Ranaut compared her journey with Shah Rukh Khan, revealed why she never felt part of Bollywood: ‘They are stupid, they are dumb’ BJP MP and actor Kangana Ranaut has been in the headlines in recent days following her exchange with Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) spokesperson Saurav Das over her remarks on Gen Z….
China has achieved a major milestone in its pursuit of commercial nuclear fusion by completing the construction and testing of a colossal 582-ton superconducting magnet designed for its next-generation “Artificial Sun” programme, according to Xinhua News Agency. Measuring 21 metres in length, the toroidal-field magnet is the largest of its kind ever built for a…
Melbourne, July 29 (IANS) Australia head coach Andrew McDonald believes attempts could be made to coax Ben Stokes out of retirement for next year’s Ashes Australia head coach Andrew McDonald believes the perfect build-up to the 2027 Ashes would be Ben Stokes making a dramatic return from Test retirement, admitting it would create a “fairytale”…
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck share a new bond of friendship. (Image credits: Instagram) Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, the former lovers who tried to mend their relationship twice, have found a new outlook on their bond. While the ‘Bennifer’ might seem messy to the public, they are rebuilding their foundation and seeking confidants in…
The sounds of singing birds drifting through a leafy forest may do more than create a peaceful atmosphere; they could measurably improve mental health. A new study has found that spending just 10 minutes in a restored urban forest while listening to birdsong reduced people’s stress, increased positive emotions and made them feel more mentally…
Suneel Darshan recalled casting Priyanka Chopra in Andaaz over Kareena Kapoor. Initially unimpressed, he later felt she resembled young Rekha, noting her nose issue, fixed later via surgery. Andaaz became her real breakthrough after The Hero flopped. Priyanka now works on Varanasi, Amri, and Judgment Day. During the early phase of his career as a…