Actor R Madhavan was awarded the Padma Shri, one of India’s highest civilian honours, by President Droupadi Murmu at the second investiture ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on June 23. His wife Sarita Madhavan and son Vedaant Madhavan had joined him for the ceremony. The actor opted for a navy blue classy…
With the release of ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ only a few days away, fans have still been left wondering about whether other old cast members will be returning or not. American actor Adrian Grenier, who played Anne Hathaway’s love interest, Nate in the 2006 film has been quite a hot topic, with many still…
In a major development in the closely watched divorce case involving Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor C Joseph Vijay, his wife Sangeetha Sornalingam has withdrawn her divorce petition. The Chengalpattu Family Court formally closed the case after Sangeetha informed Judge Sujatha of her decision during a video-conference hearing on Friday, August 7. The withdrawal…
1 dead, 1 critically injured in Times Square stabbing; police kill suspect At least one person was killed and another critically injured after a woman allegedly stabbed two people in New York City’s Times Square before she was fatally shot by police, authorities said.The stabbings occurred at around 42nd Street and Seventh Avenue on Monday,…
One year after beavers were released into the wild at Studland in Dorset, their activity has dramatically reshaped part of the local landscape A pair of wild beavers released in Dorset have transformed a dense woodland into a bright, wetland habitat within just 12 months of arriving in their new home. Data shared by the…
During his appearance on ‘The Late Show,’ acclaimed director Christopher Nolan shared intriguing insights into his cinematic interpretation of Homer’s ‘The Odyssey.’ He plans to present the story nonlinearly, beginning with Penelope and Telemachus impatiently waiting for Odysseus. The film features Anne Hathaway in the role of Penelope, Tom Holland playing Telemachus, and Robert Pattinson…
As drones became cheaper and more widely available, they also created new challenges for law enforcement. Unauthorised drones began appearing near airports, public events and restricted government facilities, raising concerns about safety and security. While technologies such as signal jammers and net-launching systems were still evolving, the Dutch National Police explored an unconventional solution inspired…
Nearly 2,000 years after Mount Vesuvius buried the thriving Roman city of Pompeii beneath volcanic ash, one of its ancient streets has become an unlikely symbol of renewal. Every spring, vibrant red poppies and other wildflowers bloom between the worn basalt paving stones that once carried Roman chariots and pedestrians, creating a striking contrast between…
Anshula Kapoor has sparked a wider conversation around body-shaming, vulnerability and the importance of creating supportive online communities after sharing a candid social media reel. The entrepreneur, mental health advocate and body positivity campaigner recently posted a video titled “Men’s comments vs Women’s comments”, drawing attention to the very different responses she received from male…
Vijaya Mehta no more at 91: Bharati Achrekar pens emotional farewell to her mentor: ‘I will forever cherish the lessons you gave me’ Indian theatre bid farewell to one of its greatest visionaries as legendary director Vijaya Mehta passed away at the age of 91. A pioneering force in Marathi and Hindi theatre, Mehta’s remarkable…