Image: The Nature Conservatory Since ancient times, communities living along the eastern parts of Indonesia have been employing a traditional system referred to as sasi in order to preserve the ocean waters on which they depended for their survival. Even before marine protection systems were invented and even before fishing quotas were established through conservation…
A worker in Phillippines uses black tape to adjust the prices of their sign at a gasoline station as oil prices continue to rise. (AP photo) The Philippines has declared a national energy emergency, warning of an “imminent danger” to fuel supplies as the escalating Middle East conflict threatens to disrupt global oil flows.President Ferdinand…
Young audiences turned out in droves to movie theaters around the country this weekend. It wasn’t for the big budget ‘Star Wars’ movie, ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’, which fell sharply in its second weekend, however, but for a small budget horror from a 20-year-old first-time filmmaker that began on the internet. ‘Backrooms’ breaks box office…
Veteran actress Mumtaz is now 78, but she continues to impress with her timeless charm and remarkable fitness. Defying age with ease, she credits her disciplined lifestyle—marked by strict eating habits, consistent workouts, and guidance from Akshay Kumar—for keeping her in top form. In a recent interview, she also spilled the beans on her fitness…
US judge: No quick dismissal of Adani case A US judge ordered the Justice Department on Friday to justify its decision to drop criminal charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, declining to rule immediately on Adani’s lawyers’ request to dismiss the case.Brooklyn-based US District Judge Nicholas Garaufis said federal prosecutors’ May 18 announcement that they…
Paul Blackthorne has revealed that he knew little about cricket when he played Captain Andrew Russell in Aamir Khan’s ‘Lagaan’. Looking back at the film 25 years after its release, the British actor said clever editing and a patient crew helped him appear convincing at the crease.He also recalled suffering heat stroke after falling asleep…
The 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), set to begin on March 26, faces uncertainty after a warning was issued by the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to foreign players against participation in the tournament. The Jamaat-ul-Ahrar faction of the group has advised overseas players to withdraw from the tournament, citing security concerns.The development comes…
India, world’s third-largest oil importer and consumer, has waived excise duty on blended petrol. The exemption covers E22, E25, E27 and E30 fuel blends, which contain varying proportions of motor spirit and ethanol. As per the finance ministry’s notification, these blends consist of 78%, 75%, 73% and 70% motor spirit mixed with 22%, 25%, 27%…
Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar is going through a personal loss after the passing of his mother, Mohini Mani. After the reports stated that she passed away in Chennai due to age-related health issues, fans and celebrities expressed condolences. Veteran actor Kamal Haasan also expressed his sadness after hearing the news. Kamal Haasan’s post Kamal Haasan…
Aamir Khan got emotional at IFFM, admitting overconfidence on Laal Singh Chaddha’s Rs 200 cr budget, expecting Rs 300 cr. He compared its failure to losing a child but found solace in family. The film flopped at Rs 130 cr box office but shone on OTT. Aamir Khan still can’t get over his 2022 flop,…