Long before Ranbir Kapoor stepped into the role of Lord Ram in the Nitesh Tiwari-directed ‘Ramayana‘, Bollywood had made several ambitious attempts to bring the ancient epic to the big screen. Over the past decades, several projects promised a star-studded cast, big budgets and grand cinematic scale, but despite the hype, none ever reached theatres.Filmmakers…
Eighteen-year-old Arya Satheesh, a high school student from Letterkenny in County Donegal, Ireland, has earned international recognition for inventing Eco Purge, a plant-based biodegradable plastic. The material is designed to help tackle the growing problem of microplastic pollution. As it naturally breaks down, Eco Purge releases specialised enzymes that are designed to help degrade nearby…
‘Thudakkam’ Twitter review: Vismaya Mohanlal earns praise for debut; Mohanlal tribute card wins hearts Jude Anthany Joseph’s ‘Thudakkam’ has opened in theatres with significant curiosity surrounding Vismaya Mohanlal’s acting debut. The film brings superstar Mohanlal’s daughter to the big screen in a prominent role. Early reactions from viewers are now emerging on social media. First…
In Spring 2026, conservationists released 42 eastern indigo snakes into their historical habitats in Florida and Alabama. After a year of specialized care, these reptiles have adapted well, with monitoring indicating successful survival and breeding in the wild. This significant reintroduction effort seeks to restore self-sustaining populations of this unique snake species to their native…
The first trailer for ‘Primetime’, starring Robert Pattinson in the lead role as Chris Hansen, has officially been released. Fans have been praising ‘The Odyssey’ actor for his portrayal of the TV show host who presented the show from its debut in 2004, to its last episdoe in 2007. (Instagram) ‘To Catch a Predator’ was…
‘Dhurandhar’ is now world’s most-watched non-English film in 2026, reveals Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos Ranveer Singh-starrer ‘Dhurandhar’ continues to break new ground. After a record-setting run at the box office, the Aditya Dhar directorial has now won praise from Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos, who called it the most-watched non-English film in the world this year….
In 1900, three seasoned lighthouse keepers mysteriously disappeared from Eilean Mor. When a supply vessel arrived, they found the lighthouse abandoned with signs indicating a hurried exit. Investigations uncovered no indications of violence or outside interference. The prevailing theory suggests a rogue wave may have taken the men by surprise. This enigmatic maritime case continues…
Monkey group. Image Credit: Augustus Binu Interactions between primates and animals outside their families have been documented for a long time, from predator-prey relationships to friendly behaviours. While many of these interactions were earlier dismissed, a systematic review of the scientific literature, media reports and surveys has analysed 427 unique cases of inter-species social interactions….
‘I was spoilt for choice’_ When Aishwarya Rai Bachchan revealed whether she preferred Rajinikanth. Shankar’s ‘Enthiran’ remains a landmark project in Indian science fiction. The film arrived in theatres 16 years ago and brought together Rajinikanth and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in a futuristic story.Aishwarya played Sana, who becomes closely connected with Rajinikanth’s two characters. The…
George crafted a special box for the kneecap and floor tile to make the journey back to Somerset. (Picture: Facebook/Glastonbury Abbey) A kneecap believed to have belonged to a medieval abbot has been returned to Glastonbury Abbey in Somerset, England, more than 70 years after it was taken by an 11-year-old schoolboy during an archaeological…