Released in 2011, ‘Ra.One’ was one of the most ambitious science-fiction superhero films in Indian cinema. Directed by Anubhav Sinha and starring Shah Rukh Khan in a dual role alongside Kareena Kapoor Khan and Arjun Rampal, the film pushed the boundaries of visual effects and technology in Bollywood. Produced by Gauri Khan under the banner…
‘Jailer 2’ box office collection day 12. Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer 2’ is collecting revenue as the action sequel begins yet another day in theaters. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, this sequel has shown strength in multiple language markets, although its day-by-day takings have been slowing down for the third week. With its good performance during the opening…
Textile residues adhering to artefacts excavated at Sanxingdui (Photos: Antiquity) Scientists examining 3,000-year-old objects recovered from the Sanxingdui archaeological site in China’s Sichuan Province have found traces of silk on 101 artefacts, including bronze masks, gold, jade and ivory objects. According to a study published in the journal Antiquity on Sunday, researchers used microscopic and…
At 34, Margo Fairchild turned a small DIY project into a home of her own, building a 240-square-foot property in Caroline County, Virginia, largely with her own hands. What began with making a spice rack eventually grew into a construction project that took 15 months to complete and involved everything from insulation and electrical work…
For generations, Australia’s tiny native stingless honey bees have been part of Indigenous medicine. Scientists now believe they may hold clues to tackling one of modern medicine’s biggest challenges: antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Researchers at the University of Sydney examined the potential medicinal benefits of honey and propolis (a mixture of plant resin and beeswax that bees…
‘Sankarabharanam’ to return to theatres in November. The timeless Telugu musical drama ‘Sankarabharanam’ is preparing for another theatrical outing, more than four decades after its original release. The 1980 classic will return to cinemas worldwide in November with an upgraded digital presentation. The restored version will feature 4K Ultra HD visuals and 7.1 Surround Sound….
PC: Andrew Davis Tucker/UGA The University of Georgia has received an $8 million grant from NOAA Fisheries to lead a three-year initiative to restore salt marsh habitat along the South Atlantic coast. The project will cover areas from North Carolina to Florida and will assess whether dredged sediment can help restore marshes threatened by rising…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was left out of the India’s playing XI for the fourth T20I on Friday, despite scoring 45 off just 19 balls in the previous match, as the fit-again Ishan Kishan returned to the side.Sooryavanshi had featured in the second and third T20Is in place of Kishan, who was out with an injury. India…
Picture Credit: Instagram ‘Kantara’ fame actor and filmmaker Rishab Shetty joined hands with director Sandeep Singh on the upcoming period drama ‘The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’. The Kannada actor will be seen portraying the legendary 17th-century Maratha warrior king. Rishab Shetty to play Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj On Friday, October 30, Rishab Shetty, Bhushan…
What next for Israel after Netanyahu’s poll setback? Israel is facing weeks, and possibly months, of political uncertainty after the final election results showed that neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu‘s bloc nor the opposition secured the 61 seats needed to form a government.The results have left the country with a hung parliament, with Arab-led parties…