Hidden among the gleaming skyscrapers of Tokyo’s busy Nihonbashi district is a tiny Shinto shrine where prayers have taken on an unusual modern meaning. Instead of asking for good health, academic success or prosperity, thousands of music lovers visit Fukutoku Shrine hoping to secure something that has become incredibly difficult to obtain in Japan: concert…
Soren with all his gifts and snacks from his neighbors (Image: Leah Farrow) When Leah Farrow asked her local Facebook group if anyone would let her autistic son knock on their door for his birthday, she hoped a few kind neighbours would say yes. Instead, 83 households spent a summer afternoon opening their doors to…
Hardik Pandya (AFP Photo) Hardik Pandya’s prolonged absence from competitive cricket has once again brought the issue of player workload, game time and injuries into focus, with India also dealing with fitness concerns involving several other players.Pandya has not played competitive cricket since the final week of IPL 2026. He was expected to return for…
The Hindi film industry is mourning the loss of veteran producer and former Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) chairperson Pahlaj Nihalani. He passed away at the age of 76 and left behind decades of contribution to Indian cinema. The news of his demise quickly spread across the industry and prompted reactions from actors, filmmakers…
Swainson’s hawks (All about birds photo) A piece of abandoned farmland in California, once covered with weeds and unwanted grasses, has become home to a rare bird that had not been confirmed nesting in the area for about 30 years. In 2023, conservation workers began restoring 150 acres of land near the Sacramento River. They…
Mammootty on fourth National Award_ ‘I am very fortunate’; says ‘a lot of people’ supported him. Megastar Mammootty received the Best Actor honor at the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Mammootty, in a chat with the media, reflected on receiving his fourth National Film Award for…
‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ continues its historic dominance at the box office, amassing a staggering Rs. 844.76 crore in worldwide gross collections. This global haul is fueled by a robust Rs. 619.76 crore from the domestic Indian market and a powerful Rs. 225.00 crore from overseas territories. Currently, the high-octane sequel has already secured a…
The conflict between the US, Iran and Israel is no longer just in the Middle East, it is quietly slipping into portfolios, monthly budgets, and yes, even that study-abroad dream!Back on February 28, the US and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran, and the ripple effects are now being felt right at home. At the…
NEW DELHI: As IPL 2026 nears, a major off-field development has taken centre stage, with Rajasthan Royals, the champions of the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), being acquired for a massive $1.63 billion by a consortium led by US-based entrepreneur Kal Somani. Despite the scale of the deal, the ownership transition will…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has already changed the way teams approach T20 batting, but feels the 15-year-old still has one aspect of his game to refine before establishing himself across all formats. Speaking on Ajinkya Rahane‘s YouTube channel ahead of India’s five-match T20I series against…