Monica Bellucci once spoke about aging, motherhood, and choosing her own pace in life. The Italian actor, now 61, became a mother in her 40s and said she never rushed into major milestones. Her remarks reflected her views on confidence, freedom, and how age can bring strength instead of fear. Monica Bellucci on aging and…
Cameron Green (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Abhishek Nayar has downplayed concerns over Cameron Green not bowling so far in IPL 2026, saying it’s just an unfortunate situation. The Australian all-rounder, bought for Rs 25.2 crore, is currently unable to bowl due to a lower back injury, though he is…
Dutch microbiologist Professor Henk Jonkers holds a sample of self-healing concrete, an innovation that uses bacteria to repair cracks automatically. Concrete is the backbone of modern civilisation, supporting everything from homes and skyscrapers to bridges, tunnels and dams. Yet even this remarkably strong material has a costly weakness. Tiny cracks inevitably develop over time because…
In an industry where relationships can sometimes shift with the success or failure of a film, Sikandar Kher believes genuine friendships can stand the test of time. Despite the competitive nature of showbiz, the actor has maintained close bonds with several of his contemporaries, including Abhishek Bachchan and Ranbir Kapoor.Sikandar revealed that one of the…
Goddard physicist Henry Plotkin inspects the retroreflector array destined for the 1964 Beacon Explorer A satellite, PC: Henry Plotkin/ Nasa On October 29, 1964, a team at NASA‘s Goddard Space Flight Centre in Greenbelt, Maryland, recorded the first successful laser returns from an artificial satellite. The target was Beacon Explorer B, also known as Explorer…
Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed, right, celebrates (AP/PTI) Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla has clarified that the board has no authority to intervene in the controversy surrounding the Sunrisers franchise signing Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed for the upcoming season of The Hundred.The franchise, which is owned by Sun TV Network, has…
Zeel Desai in action during the Billie Jean King Cup in New Delhi. (Image: DLTA) New Delhi: Indian team were expected to have an easy time against Mongolia in the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group 1 tie in New Delhi on Friday and that proved to be the case. Non-playing captain Vishal Uppal rung…
Fresh controversy recently emerged around the Malayalam film ‘Aja: Sundari’ after local traders in Vilangad, Kozhikode raised allegations regarding unpaid dues linked to the film’s production activities.According to Asianet News, the complaints claimed that payments for goods supplied during the film’s shooting schedule remained unsettled. Reports say that several businesses in the area were affected….
India’s digital payment journey has evolved from passwords, PINs and OTPs to fingerprints and facial authentication, making transactions faster and more seamless. Now, with AI, the next step could be completely hands-free payments, where systems recognise users, assess transactions and authenticate payments almost invisibly.The country may allow AI agents to make small UPI payments without…
Preble’s meadow jumping mouse (Image Credit: Wikipedia) Colorado’s efforts to protect the threatened Preble’s meadow jumping mouse are gaining momentum as conservationists work to restore the streamside habitat the tiny species depends on. In northern Colorado, restoration has focused on improving riparian areas, reconnecting streams with their floodplains and encouraging landowners to protect suitable habitat….