Workers secure a giant 70-foot Lionel Messi statue with ropes in Kolkata as authorities assess structural safety concerns after reported wind movement/ Photo credit: AFP A 70-foot statue of Argentine football legend Lionel Messi in Kolkata is set to be removed after engineers reportedly found the structure unsafe following complaints from local residents that it…
Colombian superstar Shakira gave a free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday night, an event that the city’s mayor said drew 2 million people to one of the world’s most iconic waterfronts.The performance followed similar shows by Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga last year, which also were attended by huge…
The teaser of ‘Gatta Kusthi 2’ has finally arrived and is already creating excitement among fans. The sequel brings back the popular pair of Vishnu Vishal and Aishwarya Lekshmi after the success of the first film. Directed by Chella Ayyavu, the movie looks set to continue the lead couple’s fun-filled journey. Packed with comedy, emotions,…
Permanent alimony doesn’t automatically end maintenance: Orissa High Court refuses to shut wife’s claim (AI image) The Orissa High Court in an important decision on the interplay between divorce, permanent alimony and statutory maintenance has made it clear that a prior observation treating payments as permanent alimony does not, by itself, extinguish a subsisting maintenance…
From a small rural hut in India to invitations to high-level NASA-linked programmes, Dr Anand Megalingam’s journey does not feel like a straight academic success story. It feels more like something stitched together through setbacks, sudden turns, and long stretches of uncertainty. A tractor driver’s son who once walked kilometres to school, later dropping out…
Donald Trump nixed a private meeting between New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani and Colombian leader Gustavo Petro. It was supposed to be New York mayor Zohran Mamdani’s first meeting with a foreign leader but President Donald Trump nixed the scheduled meeting of Mamdani with Colombian president Gustavo Petro, a fellow democratic socialist. The Washington…
Ishaan Khatter opened up about his mother Neelima Azeem’s incredible sacrifices in a recent interview, revealing how she single-handedly raised him and Shahid Kapoor while setting aside her own dreams as a dancer. Despite being a deeply passionate artiste, Neelima always chose motherhood first, and Ishaan credits her for shaping the person he is today….
Before becoming one of the most popular stars of the Telugu industry, Vijay Deverakonda took time learning how to act in theater. Recently, the actor talked about that phase of his life and revealed how his theatrical performances enhanced his skills and made him confident. These days, Vijay Deverakonda is recognized by his screen presence…
Events surrounding the construction of a tunnel in Varberg, Sweden, which is planned to be part of the West Coast Line expansion project, were discovered to be the location of several objects that will change how we view Varberg and its history. During the digging, construction crews unearthed 6 shipwrecks (4 of which date to…
‘Welcome to the Jungle’ receives CBFC clearance after 18 changes; Disha Patani and Jacqueline Fernandez scenes affected Ahead of its theatrical release on June 26, Ahmed Khan’s comedy entertainer ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ has received certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). However, the film was cleared only after a series of edits…