The inventor of Mesmerism, Franz Mesmer, believed there was an invisible fluid referred to as the ‘magnetic fluid’ that flowed through all living things and that an imbalance could lead to an illness. He claimed to be able to restore this balance using magnets and through a process called ‘laying on of hands’. A Royal…
The disappearance of a Los Alamos National Laboratory employee that baffled investigators for nearly a year has taken a grim turn after her remains were discovered in a remote New Mexico forest. Melissa Casias, 54, vanished in June 2025 and was the subject of an extensive search effort. Authorities recently confirmed that human remains found…
In an insightful statement, filmmaker Karan Johar discussed the recent departures from his talent agency, including the exit of rising star Janhvi Kapoor. He emphasized his commitment to nurturing in-house talent while maintaining connections with those who have moved on. Acknowledging the relentless scrutiny young celebrities endure, Johar highlighted its toll on their mental health….
LSG’s strategic advisor Kane Williamson (left) and global director of cricket Tom Moody during an interaction with TOI in Lucknow Tom Moody, TOI’s joint Sports Guest Editor, feels ‘a blanket approach is as reckless as a reckless approach’. The Lucknow Super Giants think-tank gets together to discuss the challenges and rewards of the IPL…LUCKNOW: They…
Nepal government on Tuesday announced that it would reopen files related to the royal massacre of 2001, in which the entire family of then-king Birendra Shah was killed.Home Minister Sudan Gurung made the announcement soon after assuming office.On June 1, 2001, all family members of king Shah, including queen Aishwarya, were killed by then crown…
Matheesha Pathirana (Pic credit: KKR) NEW DELHI: A struggling Kolkata Knight Riders received a timely lift on Sunday with the arrival of Sri Lankan pace sensation Matheesha Pathirana, offering a ray of hope to a side languishing at the bottom of the points table. The franchise confirmed his arrival ahead of their crucial afternoon clash…
The South film industry had another busy day with legal developments, significant personal announcements, political clarifications, and exciting updates from films in the making. Stories from the Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam film industries grabbed attention and kept fans engaged throughout the day. Here’s a roundup of the biggest South cinema stories you shouldn’t miss….
Show business is full of those “what if” stories. Gina Gershon’s story is one of the more surprising ones. Early in her career, she got the chance to star in one of the most famous horror franchises ever, ‘Friday the 13th’. For a young actor, turning down something that big isn’t easy. But Gina did…
China removed its vice minister of foreign affairs, Sun Weidong, from his post, according to an official announcement by China’s ministry of human resources on Tuesday. The decision was made by the state council, the country’s top administrative body. However, no reason or timeline for the removal of the top diplomat was provided.As per records…
For a few precious months each year, the brightest and most photogenic region of the Milky Way rises high enough above the horizon to create one of nature’s most spectacular night-time displays. June marks the beginning of peak Milky Way season across much of the Northern Hemisphere, offering photographers their best opportunity to capture the…