In the autumn of 1726, an extraordinary claim gripped Britain and left even some of the country’s most respected physicians baffled. A poor woman from Surrey named Mary Toft insisted she had given birth not to a baby, but to rabbits. The bizarre story quickly spread beyond her village, attracting surgeons, scientists and even the…
After the success of ‘Krishnam Pranaya Sakhi,’ Golden Star Ganesh has kept himself away from the big screen, and fans are anxiously waiting for his next venture. While the actor has been busy signing multiple projects behind the scenes, there has been little clarity on when audiences will see him back in theatres. That wait…
Shabana Azmi reveals how Vijaya Mehta turned forgotten punchlines into unforgettable moments: ‘She inevitably messed up the punch line’ As the Indian film and theatre fraternity continues to mourn the loss of legendary actor-director Vijaya Mehta, Shabana Azmi has shared a heartfelt remembrance of her mentor and collaborator. Looking back on their association, Azmi celebrated…
Chinese authorities on Thursday revealed that the pilot who crashed a light aircraft into Beijing’s tallest building last week had long suffered from anxiety and had written repeatedly about “ending his life” in his diary, with investigators concluding that the incident was caused by “personal reasons”.The findings come nearly a week after the crash raised…
Shahid Kapoor insisted on air purifiers during Delhi schedule of ‘Cocktail 2’ amid poor AQI, crew member claims: ‘Would just take off the mask before the shot’ Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna filmed several portions of their romantic entertainer ‘Cocktail 2’ at real locations, with Sicily and Delhi serving as major backdrops. While…
(AI image used for representational purposes only) “Look before you leap.”What does the proverb meanA leap is different from an ordinary step. Once a person has left the ground, there is little room to change direction or rethink the decision. That is what gives this old English proverb its lasting power. It uses a simple…
Another big twist has happened in the legal battle over the alleged leak of Thalapathy Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan.’ The case remains one of the biggest piracy probes in recent Tamil cinema, with authorities investigating how the film was allegedly leaked online before it was certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and before…
For centuries, sailors crossing the Atlantic occasionally encountered floating mats of brown seaweed drifting far from land. These patches were largely associated with the Sargasso Sea, a region of relatively calm waters in the North Atlantic where free-floating sargassum has long formed part of a unique marine ecosystem. That picture has changed dramatically over the…
Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna starrer ‘Dhurandhar’ heads to Japan; ‘Pralay’ star shares special message ahead of July 10 release Following its record-breaking theatrical run, Ranveer Singh‘s spy action thriller ‘Dhurandhar’ is now set to entertain audiences in Japan. Ahead of its July 10 release, the actor shared a special video message inviting Japanese moviegoers…
Pakistan’s authorities under fire over reconstruction of Vedic-era city of Taxila The UN has asked Pakistan to reverse the “reconstructions” that undermined the integrity of two historical sites in Taxila, warning that failure to act would result in their placement on Unesco’s ‘danger list’.Taxila, known in ancient times as Takshashila, is one of South Asia’s…