A wall of flames advances as a wildfire burns near Burgohondo, in Ávila province, Spain (Picture credit: AP) Spain declared a national emergency over wildfires for the first time on Friday, while France requested European Union assistance to battle a major blaze on its Atlantic coast, as an intense heatwave drove destructive fires across southern…
Ben Affleck and Casey Affleck’s mother, Chris Anne Affleck, passed away at 83, six months after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. (Instagram) Trigger warning: This article contains mentions of cancer.Chris Anne Affleck has passed away after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer six months ago. She was 83 years old at the time of her passing….
Vietnam is planning to require social media platforms to stop users under the age of 16 from posting content, commenting or reacting to posts, under a draft decree aimed at strengthening online protections for children, according to a document reviewed by Reuters.The proposed rules would require social media accounts belonging to children under 16 to…
Late legendary filmmaker Bharathiraja’s long-cherished dream project, the screen adaptation of Vela Ramamoorthy’s acclaimed novel ‘Kuttra Parambarai’, is finally being revived on a grand scale. Previously stalled due to prolonged rights controversies and copyright debates, the story is now being reimagined as a Rs 50-crore web series directed by Sasikumar. Featuring a screenplay penned by…
Artificial intelligence has fuelled a global race to build faster chips, larger data centres and more powerful computing systems, propelling companies like Nvidia into the spotlight. Yet some of the biggest beneficiaries of the AI revolution are businesses that few people would associate with cutting-edge technology. In Japan, manufacturers known for making toilets, glass fibre…
Scientists prepare a field for Miscanthus plants in northern Czech Republic (AFP photo) More than four years of war have left lasting damage across parts of Ukraine. It has not only affected buildings and infrastructure, but also the natural environment. Areas that once supported forests, wildlife and agriculture have been reduced to barren lands which…
Before making a name for himself in Bollywood, Suniel Shetty had dreamt of becoming a cricketer. A passionate sports enthusiast, the actor never imagined that years later, his daughter Athiya Shetty would marry Indian cricketer KL Rahul. The couple tied the knot in 2023 and are now parents to a daughter, Evaarah Vipula, who was…
When planning to shift to the Moon, where would humans live? Prior to the move, one would have to carry all the cement, water and building materials from Earth and build homes first. The entire idea seems practically impossible and this is why a recent study has provided an interesting alternative to all this hard…
In the end, the world runs on profit. From animals to humans, people hire other beings to become rich and when they are not of any use to them, they throw them away to die without a thought. This is where a different strata of humans and their courage of humanity comes into light. While…
Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ strong opening is all set to mint money at the box office. The actor’s last film before his political career is performing very well, with packed shows in Tamil Nadu and other regions. With good buzz and a strong fan base, the movie is set for another good day at the ticket…